The Ad Blocker Pro Shield extension is classified as adware because of its behavior. It’s advertised as an extension that blocks ads but it does the opposite. If you find it installed on your device, you may have noticed an increase in ads when browsing. You may also be surprised to find this extension installed as adware often uses deceptive…
FOX ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Dharma family. Because it targets personal and important files, it’s considered to be a very serious and dangerous infection. The ransomware can be identified by the .unique ID.[secretuser@tuta.io].SCRT extension added to encrypted files. Unfortunately, you will not be able to open files that have this extension. To be able to open them, you…
safetoworkwith.com is a deceptive website that not only hosts a scam but also tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “safetoworkwith.com wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature, and if you click “Allow”, you will start seeing ads on…
The “Login From A New Device” email is a generic phishing attempt that tries to phish your email login credentials. The email is disguised as a notification from the email service provider about an unrecognized login attempt. The email asks that users check their accounts as soon as possible by clicking on the link if the login attempt was not them.…
adsforleads.top will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads. When you get redirected to it, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “adsforleads.top wants to show notifications”, and if you click “Allow”, the site will be permitted to show ads on your desktop. Some of those ads could expose you to dangerous content, including malware and scams. Thus,…
truthwasisadl.org is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads by misusing a legitimate browser feature. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “truthwasisadl.org wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, you will authorize the site to show ads on your desktop.
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CipherLocker ransomware is malware that takes files hostage by encrypting them. The ransomware targets personal files and makes them unopenable. Encrypted files will have the .clocker extension added to them, and the extension is how the ransomware can be identified. Unfortunately, to be able to open the files, you will need to use a decryptor on them. However, getting the…
The “One Time Verification” email falls into the phishing category. The email falsely claims that you need to verify your email address to prevent account interruptions. The email is disguised as a notification from the email service provider and asks that recipients confirm their email addresses. The email includes a button, which will lead users to a phishing site. It’s aiming…