Solo-Bar is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to change the appearance of their homepages. Although Solo-Bar may seem legitimate, be aware that it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative associat
Discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Cyclone is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data with AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".Cyclone" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is
Local Weather Radar is a rogue application that supposedly provides local weather forecasts. Many users believe that Local Weather Radar is legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, it modifies web browser options and tracks various
Identical to search.lotoboyz.com, search.froktiser.com, and many others, search.josepov.com is a fake Internet search engine. By offering improved search results, search.josepov.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this site is promoted using browser-hijacking downloader
3Spiral Wave presents itself as a legitimate and useful application that supposedly enhances users' Internet browsing experience by providing a unique homepage together with a number of 'useful features' (shortcuts to popular sites, weather forecasts, etc.). These claims often trick users into be
Today In History is a deceptive application that supposedly provides history-related facts. Initially, Today In History may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems without permission and records sensitive data. Furthermore, it is categorize
Zlocker is another ransomware-type virus discovered by S!Ri. Immediately after infiltration, Zlocker encrypts most stored data and adds the "╘" symbol as an extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg╘". Henceforth, it becomes impossible to u
Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, WORK is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called CryptoMix. Immediately after infiltration, WORK encrypts stored files and renames them using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].WORK" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "1B
"ISP HAS BLOCKED YOUR PC" is another fake error displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by unwanted programs that typically infiltrate systems without consent. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, unwanted apps can deliver in
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Skeleton is a new variant of Blind/Napoleon ransomware. Immediately after infiltration, Skeleton encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".[skeleton@rape.lol].skeleton" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to