Insom ransomware is a malicious infection that encrypts files. It’s a very dangerous type of malware that essentially takes users’ files hostage. The malware is part of the Makop ransomware family and can be identified by the .inson extension added to encrypted files. This ransomware not only demands a ransom payment but also threatens to publish users’ files on a…
Kaseek is a browser hijacker, promoted as a useful extension. These infections are promoted as extensions that improve the browsing experience. Kaseek installs via deceptive installation methods, and once installed, it makes unwanted changes to the browser’s settings. It forces users to use a questionable search engine that may insert sponsored content into search results. This is done to redirect…
“Virus Alert (05261)” is a fake virus alert that claims your computer has been locked due to unusual activity and a supposed malicious infection. The fake alerts ask that users call the provided phone number to get assistance, which is why it’s classified as a tech support scam. Users can ignore the alert as there is no malware on their…
Users are warned to be cautious of the Rafel Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that targets Android devices. The malware allows its operators to completely access the infected device, steal data, access messages, intercept and access multi-factor authentication alerts, encrypt files, and lock the device. The malware is known to target high-profile individuals and organizations.
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coisigne.com is a deceptive website that uses a legitimate browser feature to deceive users into allowing ads on the desktop. When you get redirected to it, your browser will show a browser alert saying “coisigne.com wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, the site will be able to spam ads on your desktop.
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cleandiskpc.com is a scam website that not only shows a fake virus alert but also tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. When you get redirected to the site, you will see a warning that your computer has malware on it and that you are being tracked. A browser alert also appears saying “cleandiskpc.com wants to show…
If you receive the “Final Warning” email that threatens to release an explicit video of you watching pornography, you can ignore it. This email falls into the sextortion scam category, and all of its contents are false. There is no malware on your computer, nor is there a video of you watching pornography.
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The “Donation Grant For You” email falls into the spam email category. It’s a very common type of email that claims recipients have been selected to receive a large sum of money. This particular email claims that you will receive a donation of $8.5 million, supposedly from Mackenzie Scott, who is known for having donated large sums of money to various…