Kraken 2.0 is a ransomware-type virus recently discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. Following infiltration, Kraken 2.0 encrypts most stored data, however, unlike many other ransomware viruses, it does not change filenames or append any extensions. Despite this, the encrypted data is unu
By falsely claiming to be an Internet search engine, search.olivernetko.com aims to give the impression of legitimate software. In fact, this site is promoted as a 'bundle' with various other applications. In addition, search.olivernetko.com continually gathers information relating to users' web
nRansom is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates computers and blocks access to the system. Today, this behavior is quite uncommon to ransomware-type viruses - most encrypt files. Furthermore, there are two variants of nRansom virus: the first discovered by MalwareHunterTeam; and, t
Robin Hood And Family is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Rommel Joven. Robin Hood And Family is not conventional ransomware, since it does not encrypt data - it deletes it and, therefore, is termed "wiper ransomware". After successfully deleting data, Robin Hood
Maps Driving Directions is a deceptive application that supposedly enables GPS-related functionality. Judging on appearance alone, Maps Driving Directions may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There
NMCRYPT is a high-risk ransomware-type virus similar to NM4. Once infiltrated, NMCRYPT encrypts most stored data using AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption algorithms. In addition, this malware appends filenames with the ".NMCRYPT" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.NMCRYPT
Black Heart (also known as BlackRouter) is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Jakub Kroustek. Immediately after infiltration, Black Heart encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".pay2me" extension. Compromised data immediately becomes unusable. Af
Displayed by a dubious website, "WANNACRY DETECTED" is a fake error similar to Application.exe Has Stopped Working, Windows Detected ZEUS Virus, Your Device Is Under Threat, and many other similar sites. Research shows that users are redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted pro
TrickBot is trojan-type malware designed to steal users' private data. Research shows that, in most cases, developers proliferate TrickBot using spam emails, however, it might also be distributed using fake Adobe Flash Player updates. This virus was first identified in late 2016 targeting various
MaxiCrypt is a ransomware-type virus recently discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, MaxiCrypt encrypts most stored data and renames files using the "[random_letters_and_digits].[maxicrypt@cock.li].maxicrypt" pattern. For example, any file could be renamed