Nnqp ransomware is a generic file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a dangerous piece of malware that essentially takes files hostage until a ransom payment is made. Nnqp ransomware is mostly identical to most other ransomware from this family but you can differentiate it by the extension it adds to encrypted files. In this case, it’s .nnqp. These files…
Hudf ransomware is a file-encrypting malware that belongs to the Djvu/STOP malware family. While it’s not a particularly unique infection, it’s quite dangerous because it essentially takes files hostage by encrypting them. Unfortunately, unless you pay the sum requested by these cybercriminals, you will not be able to decrypt the encrypted files. If you have a backup, you should be…
Over the last couple of years, there has been a significant increase in sextortion scam emails threatening users with non-existent videos of them watching pornography. “I have got two not really pleasant news for you”, “If you want us to be silent, read”, “I am sorry to inform you but your device was hacked”, are just a few examples of…
Ringtgandmotiv.xyz is a very generic scam website. If you get redirected to it, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “Ringtgandmotiv.xyz wants to show notifications”. The site essentially misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to ask users for permission to show push notifications. However, if you grant a site like Ringtgandmotiv.xyz permission, your desktop will be spammed with…
Tech support scammers falsely claim that there is something wrong with your computer so they can trick you into paying for tech support services you do not actually need. Tech support scams are a huge issue that costs millions of dollars to consumers every year. While not very sophisticated, these scams take advantage of users who know little about computers.…
Shgv ransomware is part of the Djvu/STOP family of file-encrypting malware. If your files have the .shgv file extension added to them, your computer is infected with the Shgv ransomware. Because it encrypts files and essentially takes them for hostage, it’s a very dangerous computer infection. Unfortunately, you will be unable to open any of the encrypted files unless you first…
Salesrepresw.xyz is a highly questionable website that pushes a social engineering scam. The site misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with users’ permission to show notifications on the desktop. In some situations, this can be a useful feature. However, instead of useful notifications, sites like Salesrepresw.xyz show advertisements. And not completely safe ones either. If you allow Salesrepresw.xyz to show…
Yqjs ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It’s part of the notorious Djvu/STOP ransomware family operated by a cybercrime gang that releases new ransomware on a regular basis. These malware infections essentially take personal files hostage in order to extort money from victims. If you find that your files have been encrypted and now have .yqjs added to them, you…