Afvdeukmy.xyz is a highly generic website that pushes a social engineering scam. The site essentially tries to trick users into allowing advertisements on their desktops. As soon as you get redirected to the website, a browser alert will pop up asking you to allow the site to show you notifications. This site is essentially misusing a legitimate browser feature which users…
Hfgd ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. The cyber criminal responsible for operating this malware family release new versions on a regular basis, with hundreds of versions released already and thousands of infected users. Once this malware is inside the computer, it will encrypt files, essentially taking them hostage. When files are encrypted, users will not be…
Mmuz ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It comes from the Djvu/STOP malware family. Cybercriminals operating this ransomware family have released hundreds of ransomware versions that are essentially identical to one another, infecting thousands of users. This ransomware will encrypt your personal files and then demand that you pay a ransom in order to get a decryptor that would help…
Windows Firewall Protection – Your PC is infected with 5 viruses is a fake virus alerts that claims Windows Firewall has detected viruses on your computer. These fake claims are made in order to trick users into purchasing fake/questionable programs and/or to phish personal and financial information. It’s a very typical scam that can often be encountered when visiting high-risk…
Rguy ransomware is file-encrypting malware that comes from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous malware infections you can get because it essentially takes files hostage. Once inside a computer, it encrypts files and then demand that users pay money in order to recover them. For users who have copies of their files…
Uigd ransomware is a generic file-encrypting malware from the notorious Djvu/STOP ransomware family. Because it encrypts files and demands money for their recovery, Uigd ransomware is considered a serious malware infection. It can be recognised by the .uigd extension added to encrypted files. You will be unable to open any files with this extension. If you have backup, file recovery should not…
Windows Defender Security Center POP-UP is a tech-support scam that falsely informs users about non-existent viruses/malware on the computer. Supposedly, Microsoft has blocked the computer because it’s infected with malware. However, all these claims are untrue. These fake alerts are pushing scams and want users to call fake tech-support numbers that would connect users to professional scammers. The scammers would…
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.…