Weatherly is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to check local weather forecasts. Judging on appearance alone, Weatherly may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for
favoritesearch.org is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this website barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other reputable search engines. Therefore, many users believe that fav
".Net Frame Work File Missing" is a fake error pop-up message displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this site by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps usually infiltrate systems without permission. As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive online
YourRansom is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts files using RSA-4096 cryptography. During encryption, the virus appends names of encrypted files with the ".gui" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.gui". Following successful encrypt
nonestops.biz is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access websites blocked in their own countries. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, nonestops.biz is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons for
searchmaster.net is presented as an Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, searchmaster.net may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it by employing rogue download/installation set-u
VideoConvert is a rogue application that claims to allow conversion of various video formats. These false claims often trick users into believing that VideoConvert is legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are
SADStory is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Research shows that SADStory is an updated version of CryPy ransomware. Following successful infiltration, this virus encrypts various files stored on the system and appends filenames with the ".sad" extension. Following encrypt
"System notification!" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that PUPs infiltrate systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). In addition, th
Pay_creditcard is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, MalwareHunterTeam. This malware is distributed using the RIG Exploit Kit. Once infiltrated, Pay_creditcard encrypts various data and appends the ".crypted" extension to the name of each compromised file. The virus then op