First discovered by Michael Gillespie, King Ouroboros is a ransomware-type virus based on an open-source ransomware project called CryptoWire. Immediately after infiltration, King Ouroboros encrypts stored data using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. Furthermore, it renames compromised data using
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Recme is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called Scarab. Once infiltrated, this ransomware encrypts most files and renames them using the "[hexadecimal_number].recme" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed t
qip.ru is a fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results, providing the latest news and other useful features. Judging on appearance alone, qip.ru may seem legitimate, however, developers promote this site using a rogue browser called QiP S
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, BtcKING is a ransomware-type virus designed to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt most stored files (making them completely unusable). During encryption, BtcKING appends filenames with the "ID [victim's_ID].BtcKING" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" migh
Omerta is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. As with most ransomware, Omerta infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data. During encryption, Omerta renames files using ".[vankacrypter@protonmail.com].omerta" and "[random_characters].[XAV
"Porn Site Virus" is a scam message designed to scare and trick users into paying a ransom. Cyber criminals typically deliver this message via spam emails, however, some users continually encounter this message as a pop-up. This indicates the presence of adware-type apps. Research shows that adwa
Developers present Smart PC Mechanic as a great tool to improve system performance. On initial inspection, Smart PC Mechanic may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is likely to infiltrate systems without consent and is practically useless for regular users. For these reasons, Smart PC Mechani
private.websafesearch.com is a fake search engine identical to search.iezbrowsing.com and search.theappzworld.com Developers state that this site enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Furthermore, it looks very similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search
frompus.club is a fake search engine identical to goverial.club By offering improved results, frompus.club attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, developers promote this site using a browser-hijacking application called Frompus. In addition, frompus.club and Frompus record informa
"Your Mac Is Infected With 3 Viruses" is a fake error message similar to Please Call Apple Support, Bankworm Virus, We Have Detected A Trojan Virus, and many others. It is displayed by malicious sites that users often visit inadvertently (they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs [PUP