Spotlight (or Spotlight.app) is a rogue application designed to promote the searchbaron.com website. Unlike other browser-hijacking applications, Spotlight does not modify any system/browser settings - it simply redirects users to searchbaron.com whenever they enter a search query. Spotl
First discovered by malware researcher, Amigo-A, Adame is yet another variant of high-risk ransomware called Phobos. After successful infiltration, Adame encrypts most stored data, thereby rendering it completely unusable. Additionally, Adame appends each filename with the victim's unique ID, dev
Identical to vnrherdsxr[.]com and blatwalm[.]com, rgvqcsxqge[.]com is a URL address that cyber criminals employ to redirect users to other dubious websites and to promote content and unwanted applications. Research shows that many users visit rgvqcsxqge[.]com inadvertently - they are redirected
The apple.com-shield[.]live website is designed to promote an app called Cleanup My Mac. This app can supposedly remove viruses detected by the associated website (apple.com-shield[.]live), however, this deceptive site displays a fake virus alert to trick people into believing that their compute
Rogue applications that are categorized as browser hijackers and modify Safari browser settings have a generic name: "Safari Redirect Virus". When installed, browser-hijacking apps change settings of the affected browser and record various information (usually browsing-related). Typically, peopl
JSWRM is yet another high-risk ransomware infection discovered by GrujaRS. Following successful infiltration, JSWRM encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the victim's unique ID, developer's email address, and ".JSWRM" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filen
Search.epolife.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.jakecares.com, search.javeview.com, and many others. On initial inspection, this dubious site may seem legitimate, however, be aware that this site gathers various information about your web browsing activity. Furthermore,
MediaDownloader is a rogue application that falsely claims to allow download and conversion of various media files. On initial inspection, MediaDownloader may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware (advertising malware) and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). T
Ave Maria is high-risk trojan designed to steal various information and to cause "chain infections" (spread other infections). It is typically proliferated using various spam email campaigns. Criminals send thousands of deceptive emails that contain infectious attachments, most of which are Micro
Pox is yet another high-risk ransomware discovered by GrujaRS. As with most of these infections, Pox stealthily infiltrates computers and encrypts stored files, thereby rendering them unusable. In doing so, Pox adds the ".Pox" extension to each filename (for example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.P