Target777 is a ransomware-type program also known as Defray777. Developers distribute it so that they can blackmail people - the program encrypts files and keeps them in that state until a ransom is paid to cyber criminals. Target777 developers target mostly companies rather than regular users. R
search.searchfch.com is a fake search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (Yahoo, Facebook, Gmail, etc.). On initial inspection, search.searchfch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however,
apple.com-cleaning-os.live is a rogue, deceptive website that promotes various potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). At time of research, it performed this by displaying a fake virus alert message. Ironically, people are forced to visit this website when they already have other PUAs installe
CrazyCrypt is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Following successful infiltration, CrazyCrypt encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".crazy" extension, the victim's unique ID, and developer's email address. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sampl
Cripton is a new version of Creeper ransomware. This is a program that cyber criminals (the developers) use to blackmail people. Once a computer is infected, Cripton encrypts all data stored on the system (making files unusable) and generates a ransom message within a file called "DECRYPT_MY_FILES
getofficex.org (or newtab.getofficex.org) is a fake search engine that is promoted through a browser hijacker, a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called OfficeX. Typically, search engines that are promoted using apps of this type cannot be trusted. According to OfficeX's developers, this ap
Discovered by Cyber Security (GrujaRS), ARTEMY is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called Scarab. After successful infiltration, ARTEMY encrypts most data. During encryption, ARTEMY renames each encrypted file to a random string and adds the ".ARTEMY" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is
becausaldevel.info is a standard rogue website designed to redirect visitors to other dubious sites or to display malicious content. It is very similar to many other websites of this type including, for example, onlinepushnotification.com, parliery.info, and motheremutand.info. People do not gene
Phropiex (also known as Trik) is a botnet designed to proliferate various infections. It essentially infiltrates the computer and allows cyber criminals to remotely control it. In most cases, infected machines (also known as bots) are used to send spam emails, thereby distributing additional malwa
"You certainly do not know me" is a scam, which is proliferated as a spam campaign. Scammers (cyber criminals) send emails to many people to extort money from them. In this case, the email also contains a website link that should not be opened. This is a common scam - if you receive the email, ign