Chromium is an open-source web browser project. Although Chromium project itself is legitimate, it is often misused as a platform for malicious web browsers categorized as adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUP). Most infiltrate systems without users’ permission. In addition, these apps co
InfiniteTear is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. Once infiltrated, InfiniteTear encrypts stored files and appends their names with the ".JezRoz" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.JezRoz"). Following successful encryption, Infinit
search.tapufind.com is another fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results. Its appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that search.tapufind.com is als
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Russenger is a ransomware-type virus that, once infiltrated, encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".messenger-[random_letters_and_digits]" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg.messenger-0
boost.ur-search.com is another fake search engine that claims to generate improved results and, therefore, enhance the web browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, boost.ur-search.com may seem similar to Yahoo, Google, Bing, and other legitimate search engines, and thus many users believe
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, THANATOS is a ransomware-type virus. This malware is designed to encrypt most stored files and add the ".THANATOS" extension to the name of each compromised file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.THANATOS". Once files are encrypted, they b
Developers present webstart.me as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.). These claims often trick users into believing that w
Developers state that the adamant.pristineapp.com search engine significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results and displaying the latest world news. Initially, this website may appear legitimate and useful, however, adamant.pristineapp.com is a fake Internet sea
Identical to feed.emoji-search.com, feed.video-browse.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. At first glance, feed.video-browse.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is promoted using a browser-hijacking app
"Chrome Redirect Virus" is a generic name for all rogue applications that modify Google Chrome web browser settings. Typically, this is done without users' consent and, therefore, these applications are categorized as browser hijackers. Research shows that, in most cases, browser hijackers infilt