Users often end up seeing this blue window on their computer screens (stating that Windows has encountered a problem) after executing a malicious file, which prevents them from accessing Windows by locking the screen. This happens after installation of malware programs classified as 'screen locker
ProgramInitiator adware feeds users with various advertisements and functions as a browser hijacker. It promotes addresses of fake search engines (z6airr.com and adjustablesample.com) by modifying certain browser settings. This adware can read various sensitive information from websites. Note t
"Your iPhone is now online and located" is a smishing scam. The term "smishing" is closely related to "phishing". This type of scheme is promoted via text (SMS) messages and typically attempts to extract personal information from potential victims - often, under the guise of legitimate company r
This ransomware was discovered by GrujaRS. Cyber criminals behind Heroes of the Storm (or simply Crypt32) ransomware use the same name as developers of a legitimate game. In fact, the game has nothing to do with this malware. Heroes of the Storm ransomware is designed to encrypt files and create
Foxy Newtab hijacks browsers by changing certain settings (such as the address of a fake search engine) to tryfoxy.com and collects browsing-related information. Commonly, users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applic
Eco Search is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings to promote ecosearch.club (a fake search engine). This browser hijacker also monitors users' browsing activity. Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate Eco Search, it is also cl
WSHLP is a ransomware-type program and part of the Dharma ransomware family. Generally, malware of this type is designed to encrypt files, rename them, and provide victims with instructions about how to contact the developers through a ransom message. WSHLP renames encrypted files by adding the v
In most cases, cyber criminals/scammers behind phishing emails contact potential victims via email, text message or telephone. They attempt to trick people into providing sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords. In this particular case, scammers send emails disguised as me
PDFSearchio is dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote pdfsearchio.com (a bogus search engine). This browser hijacker also has data tracking capabilities, which are used to collect browsing-related information. Since mos
Like most browser hijackers, RecipeSearch promotes a fake search engine address by changing browser settings. In this case, it assigns them to hp.myway.com. It can also access and collect various data. Users often download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, for this reason, they are