Discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Gr3g is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During encryption, Gr3g appends the "[developers_email].Gr3g" extension to the name of each file. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed
"Excessive POPUP ADS Or SECURITY ISSUES" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these apps infiltrate systems without users' consent. As well as caus
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications), AstrologySearcher is a deceptive application that supposedly provides access to various astrology-related information. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this potentially
Decoder is a ransomware-type virus derived from a family of ransomware software called GlobeImposter. Once infiltrated, Decoder encrypts various files stored on the system. This malware appends filenames with the ".decoder" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.decoder".
Displayed by a malicious website, "Suspicious Connection" is a fake error message similar to Error #0x0072ee7, Firewall Breach Detected, Internet Explorer Critical ERROR, and many others. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by unwanted programs that infiltrate syste
GifaPalooza is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). By claiming to provide access to various GIF images, GifaPalooza attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that this app often infiltrates systems without co
Similar to You Are Today's Lucky Visitor, "Awesome Gift Of The Day" is a pop-up scam displayed by a malicious website. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. As well
According to the developers, redisearch.com significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that redisearch.com is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site by employing browser-hijacki
According to the developers, search.gag.cool is a high-quality Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results. Initially, this site may appear legitimate, however, developers promote search.gag.cool by employing a browser hijacker (a form of unwanted software that modifies brow
Intrusive advertisements marked as "Sponsored Links" are delivered by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these programs infiltrate systems without permission, or users install them inadvertently without their consent. As well as delivering intrusive ads, PUPs record