Fast! may be advertised as a useful system optimizer but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It may be installed using deceptive installation methods and show fake scan results to pressure users into buying subscriptions that they don’t actually need. The program may claim to be able to speed up users’ computers but it won’t have any noticeable…
Miia ransomware is file-encrypting malware. This malware comes from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family and can be identified by the .miia extension added to encrypted file names. The malware targets personal files, encrypts them, and demands payment for their recovery. A free Miia ransomware decryptor is currently not available, and only users with backups can recover files for free at the moment.
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“Mailbox Abuse Notice” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ email login credentials. The email falsely claims that your email provider noticed an unusual login from an unrecognized device and advises that you review your recent activities. If you interact with the email and click on the link, your email login credentials may be phished…
“Roundcube Password Set To Expire” email falls into the phishing email category. The email falsely claims that users’ passwords are about to expire, and users need to click on the link to keep the same password. Failure to engage with the email will supposedly lead to the accounts being blocked. If users click on the link, they will be asked…
sss-2024-new.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature to do that, which is why you will get a browser alert saying “sss-2024-new.com wants to show notifications”. If you allow this particular site to show you notifications, you will see ads on your desktop. If…
“I’ve Got Access To Your Smartphone” email falls into the sextortion scam email category. It’s a very generic sextortion email that falsely claims a video of the recipient watching pornography has been made and will be distributed to all contacts unless a payment of $1,000 is made to the sender. The email contents are completely false, and users can just…
Hlas ransomware is file-encrypting malware. It belongs to the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. This version can be identified by the .hlas extension added to encrypted file names. Unfortunately, once files are encrypted, they need to be put through a decryptor to open them, and acquiring it is difficult. At the moment, only users who have backups can recover files for free.
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Trial_recovery ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It’s a severe infection that can result in permanently lost files. The ransomware can be identified by the .trial-recovery.[random characters].[random characters].-encrypted extension added to all encrypted file names. If you have a backup of your files, you can start file recovery as soon as you remove Trial_recovery ransomware from your computer. However, users without…