Xcbg ransomware is file-encrypting malware. It’s a generic version of the notorious Djvu/STOP ransomware. The malware essentially takes files hostage. Once the malware encrypts your personal files, you will not be able to open any of them unless you first decrypt them. If you have copies of your files in a backup, you should have no trouble with file recovery.…
AdBlock 360 is an adware program disguised as an adblocker tool. Users are usually tricked into installing it, either via software bundling or because of false advertising. Either way, once on a computer, AdBlock 360 adware will start spamming your screen with ads, as well as redirect you to highly questionable websites. It’s worth mentioning that adware isn’t a particularly dangerous…
XHAMSTER Ransomware is a file-encrypting malware. It’s one of the most dangerous malware types out there because it encrypts files and essentially holds them hostage. This particular ransomware can be identified by the .XHAMSTER extension added to encrypted files. It also renames files. The cybercriminals that operate this malware will offer to decrypt the files for victims willing to pay…
Aberebot Android banking trojan is back under a new name Escobar. The new Escobar malware is an Android banking trojan that aims to steal information that would allow the malware operators to access bank accounts and steal money. However, judging by the malware author’s posts on a hacker forum, it seems the malware is still in the testing phase as…
Bloom is an adware program that can sneak into computers without users noticing and spam them with intrusive ads. It’s not a particularly dangerous infection because it does not directly harm the computer. However, it’s also not something you want on your computer because it will constantly expose you to questionable ads, some of which could be dangerous. If you…
Bpqd ransomware is malware that encrypts files. This malware comes from a notorious ransomware family known as Djvu/STOP. The cybercriminals operating this malware family release new versions on a regular basis, with hundreds already released. Bpqd ransomware is one of the most recent versions to be released and it can be identified by the .bpqd extension added to encrypted files. If…
Smscoldne.xyz is a questionable website with no content that aims to trick you into allowing ads on your desktop. It misuses a legitimate browser feature, which is why you’ll see a browser alert saying “Smscoldne.xyz wants to show notifications” as soon as you enter the website. We don’t recommend allowing it to show notifications because you could be exposed to…
“Kaspersky – Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!” is a common scam that falsely claims your computer is infected with viruses in order to trick you into buying bogus subscriptions. It should also be mentioned that Kaspersky is a legitimate anti-virus vendor and it has nothing to do with this scam. Scammers are merely misusing the name in order…