InternetSpeedRadar is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to test their Internet performance. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons fo
Discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrance Abrams, Clouded is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various files. During encryption, Clouded appends the ".cloud" extension to the name of each compromised file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "
Developers present yoursafersearch.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, yoursafersearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation
MoWare H.F.D is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Jaromir Horejsi. Once infiltrated, MoWare H.F.D encrypts various data and appends the ".H_F_D_locked" extension to the name of each encrypted file (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.H_F_D_locked")
Donald Trampo is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researchers, MalwareHunterTeam. After successfully infiltrating systems, Donald Trampo encrypts various information and appends the ".SN-16_digits-webmafia@asia.com_donald@trampo.info" extension to the name of each encrypted file. Fo
Identical to my-search-start.com, chumsearch.com, coolasearch.com, and a number of other websites, saferqueries.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, saferqueries.com barely differ
DMA Locker is ransomware that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data . Following successful encryption, DMA Locker displays a message stating that victims must pay a ransom in exchange for a private key required to decrypt their files. The displayed lockscreen contains all inf
Developers present my-search-start.com as a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, my-search-start.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it by employing
AnonymizerGadget (NotToTrack) is presented as the fastest proxy application currently available. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is often distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. Furthermore, it generates various intrusive online advertisements.
"Windows Security Alert" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These apps usually infiltrate systems without consent. As well as causing unwanted redirects,