Karmen is a ransomware-type virus discovered by a group of security researchers called MalwareHunterTeam. This malware is based on Hidden Tear - an open source ransomware project. Once infiltrated, Karmen encrypts various files using AES cryptography. During encryption, Karmen appends the ".grt"
The GoSave rogue browser add-on claims to save time and money by displaying special offers and discounts while browsing shopping websites. This functionality may appear useful and legitimate, however, be aware that GoSave is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. The devel
Advanis is a deceptive company that supposedly helps users to collect various user-system information and, therefore, advertise their products/websites more successfully. To do so, user are encouraged to employ a rogue application - MarketTool. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear
Developers present search.privacyassistant.net as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances users' Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, search.privacyassistant.net may appear legitimate and useful, however, this site gathers var
The Nextcoup potentially unwanted application installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) when users download or install free software. Developers of this adware employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, most users ins
Irrational Number Applications (the developers of Web Shield) claim that their product allows users to observe who is tracking their personal information and to improve Internet browsing performance by disabling certain browser functions. On initial inspection, some users may find this functional
"Invalid Partition Type Was Detected" is a fake error pop-up displayed by a malicious website often visited by users inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs usually infiltrate systems without permission ("bundling" method). As well as ca
Developers present search.volfind.com as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this website barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that search.volfind.com is also legitimat
According to the developers, search.showmoreabout.com is an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that search.showmoreabout.com is legitimate and useful, however, dev
Developers present notblocked.biz as a legitimate application that allows users to visit websites that are restricted in their own countries. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, notblocked.biz delivers intrusive online advertisements and records var