First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, WHY is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called STOP. Immediately after infiltration, WHY encrypts most stored files and adds the ".WHY" appendix to the name of each compromised file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to
Similar to Safe Cleaner for Mac, Mac Clean Pro, and many others, Mac Purifier is a dubious application presented as a great system optimization tool. Judging on the features offered, Mac Purifier may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers proliferate this app using a deceptive marketin
ERDNT.LOC is the name of a threat detected by the AVG and Avast anti-virus/anti-spyware suites. ERDNT.LOC is presented as a significant threat and, therefore, AVG and Avast eliminates it immediately. You should not worry, since the ERDNT.LOC threat is mostly a 'false positive'. As mentioned
click-now-on-this.online is a rogue website similar to wpformb.com, shalledinition.club, adxml.click, and many others. It redirects users to various other deceptive (potentially, malicious) sites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at click-now-on-this.online inadvertently - they are redire
RYUK is a high-risk ransomware-type virus that infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data, thereby making it unusable. Due to its similarities with Hermes ransomware, there is a high probability that these two viruses have the same developer. Unlike most other viruses, this malware does
yourmobile2018.com is identical to 1bcde.com, ilowcost.ru, audienceline.com, and many other rogue websites that cause unwanted redirects to various other untrustworthy sites. Users often visit yourmobile2018.com inadvertently - they are redirected to it by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). In
HidenGate is a deceptive application that falsely claims to provide VPN functions. On initial inspection, HidenGate may seem legitimate, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA). There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) instal
Similar to Offer Email Virus and many others, "DHL Email Virus" is a spam email campaign used to proliferate a high-risk trojan called LokiBot. Cyber criminals send thousands of emails by presenting them as notifications of deliveries. Users are encouraged to open attached documents. Once opened,
Amazon Shopping Assistant is a deceptive application that infiltrates systems during installation of regular (typically free) software - developers proliferate it using the "bundling" method. Immediately after infiltration, Amazon Shopping Assistant delivers intrusive advertisements and records i
Safe Cleaner for Mac is a dubious app that shares similarities with Mac Clean Pro, Secure Mac Tuneup, and many others. It claims to enhance system performance by optimization and removing infected viruses. Safe Cleaner for Mac may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a pote