Discovered by Michael Gillespie, ERIS is a ransomware-type malicious program. Cyber criminals who create malware of this type use it to encrypt other users' files and extort money by forcing them to pay a ransom. Like most programs of this type, ERIS renames all encrypted files and changes their e
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Cezor is a high-risk ransomware infection discovered by Petrovic. Once infiltrated, Cezor encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".cezor" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.cezor"). Encrypted data immediately becomes
nanoadexchange[.]com is a URL address used by various rogue advertising networks, which typically employ deceptive applications and websites. Therefore, users are redirected to this website when their computers are infected with potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or adware, or when they vis
Astaroth is high-risk trojan-type virus. It is typically distributed using spam email campaigns. Criminals send hundreds of thousands of emails that contain deceptive messages encouraging users to open attached files (Microsoft Office documents). Once opened, these files run commands that inject A
The Kissanime website provides free online anime videos, which can be viewed on mobile and desktop devices. It is also possible to download them in various formats and provide different viewing experiences. Note, however, that this is an untrustworthy site that uses rogue advertising networks. Th
"Outdated browser detected" is a scam that advises computer users to update their browsers to the latest versions. These sites cannot be trusted, since scammers use them to trick people into downloading and installing potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or visiting dubious web pages that migh
traveldealscenter.co is yet another fake search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, traveldealscenter.co may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it using a browser-hijacking application called Tra
apple.com-shield-devices[.]live (or "apple.com-shield-device[.]live") is a deceptive website used to promote a potentially unwanted application (PUA). When opened, the site states that it has detected viruses and encourages visitors to remove them with the Cleanup My Mac app. Do not trust this
feed.getlive.news is a fake search engine promoted via a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Get Live News, which can be downloaded from the getlive.news website. This app promotes feed.getlive.news by changing the settings of a hijacked browser. Furthermore, PUAs usually collect variou
Similar to dancewithlittleredpony.com, freeonlinepdftools.com, thegoodcaster.com, and many others, chainthorn.com is yet another rogue website designed to feed users with dubious content and redirect them to other dubious sites. Research shows that many users arrive at chainthorn.com inadvertentl