Ppvw ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a type of malware that encrypts files and makes them unopenable unless a decryptor is first used on them. However, obtaining a decryptor is difficult as only the malicious actors behind this ransomware have it. They will demand a payment for it. However, even paying does not guarantee file…
Trojan:Win32/Expiro is the detection name Microsoft Defender uses to detect Expiro, a file infector type of malware. It’s a very serious infection that spreads itself by infecting various executable files on the computer, removable drives, and even network shares. This malware can be used for a variety of purposes, including launching DDoS attacks, opening a backdoor for other malware to…
The “Capital One Fraud Monitoring Department” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to trick users into revealing their Capital One login credentials. The email is disguised as a security alert from Capital One, supposedly informing users about suspicious activity detected in their bank accounts. This has supposedly resulted in a temporary hold being placed on the account holders’…
Gyza ransomware is file-encrypting malware that comes from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a type of malware that takes files hostage by encrypting them. Once files are encrypted, the ransomware operators demand payment for their recovery. In this case, the payment is $980. However, even paying the ransom does not guarantee file decryption. Only users who have backups can recover…
Eqza ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a dangerous malware infection because it encrypts personal files and could lead to permanent file loss if users have no backups. The ransomware can be recognized by the .eqza extension added to encrypted files. Unfortunately, files with that extension will not be openable unless you first use a decryptor…
Zpww ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It comes from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family, and can be identified by the .zpww extension it adds to files it encrypts. Unfortunately, files with that extension will not be openable unless you first use a decryptor on them. However, getting it will be difficult because the only people who have it are the…
Wwty ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. This ransomware version can be identified by the .wwty extension added to encrypted files. It’s a particularly dangerous infection because it encrypts users’ personal files, and users will not be able to open them unless they first use a decryptor on them. The malicious actors operating this ransomware will offer…
GuardGo is classified as a browser hijacker, but is promoted as a security extension that prevents users from visiting suspicious websites. The hijacker sets boyu.com.tr as the homepage, which is why the site will load every time you open your browser. However, GuardGo is not the only browser hijacker to promote boyu.com.tr. The site is promoting a questionable search engine that inserts…