Local ransomware is a type of software designed to lock victims' files (by encryption) and deny access to them unless a ransom is paid. I.e., to decrypt data, victims must purchase a tool from the cyber criminals who designed the ransomware. Local is a part of the Scarab ransomware family and was
searchtown.net is a fake search engine promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called Patriot PDF Converter. Generally, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing browser settings. Additionally, these PUAs are often designed to gather informa
The WorkDefault app supposedly enhances the browsing experience (provides fast searches, accurate search results, etc.), however, it is actually software that is categorized as adware. Typically, apps of this type serve unwanted advertisements and, in some cases, also gather information relating
"Dear Chrome User, Congratulations!" is a deceptive message delivered by various rogue websites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at the "Dear Chrome User, Congratulations!" website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements
ServiceLegacy is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) classified as adware. Adware is software that serves users with various advertisements. In some cases, apps of this type collect information relating to users. ServiceLegacy supposedly provides fast searches, accurate results, and other
dsruseedsdreed[.]com is one of many rogue websites available online. It shares similarities with muchinspardorop.info, mega-deals.mobi, vinuser.biz, and thousands of others. These sites operate by presenting users with dubious content and generating redirects to other untrustworthy/malicious websi
cousebutheches[.]pro is a scam website that generates redirects and trick users into installing a third party (or fake) Flash Player update. These updaters are often used to proliferate PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) and even malware (malicious software). Few visitors to cousebutheche
Sharing many similar traits with folmetor.com, telecomer.live, datsadstrack.com, and countless others, anwap-download[.]club is a rogue website. It operates by generating redirects to other dubious and even malicious webpages, as well presenting users with highly dubious content. Note that few v
Similar to alballaim.com, joophesh.com, procontent.me, and watchonline.click, aleailarm[.]com is a rogue website. It generates redirects to various other untrustworthy and malicious websites and feeds users with dubious content (e.g. 'clickbait'). Note that few users access this site willingly -
GetFlightUpdates is a rogue application released by Mindspark Interactive Network. It provides quick access to flight-related information, supposedly concerning flight schedules, arrivals, cancellations, etc. GetFlightUpdates is categorized as a browser hijacker due to the unauthorized changes it