eShield is a rogue browser add-on that claims to offer protection when searching the Internet. By using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software), this browser hijacking application installs on Internet
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, MyDIYGenie is a deceptive application that supposedly provides access to hundreds of tutorials on a wide variety of subjects. Judging on appearance alone, MyDIYGenie may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwa
OnlineWorkSuite is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to edit various documents, e.g. spreadsheets, word documents, presentations, etc. Judging on appearance alone, OnlineWorkSuite may seem legitimate and useful, however, this rogue software often infiltrates systems without perm
go.mail.ru (or inline.go.mail.ru) is a deceptive website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results. Some users believe that go.mail.ru is legitimate and useful, however, this site continually monitors web browsing activity. Furthermore, developers
Cry9 is an updated version of a ransomware-type virus called CryptON. Criminals proliferate this malware via RDP (remote desktop services) brute force attacks, which allow them to hijack computers and execute the malicious ransomware installer. Following infiltration, Cry9 encrypts various files u
Identical to Wizzcaster, onclkds.com is an advertising network used by a variety of deceptive apps that often claim to provide a variety of 'useful features'. By delivering these promises, rogue apps attempt to give the impression of legitimacy, however, they often infiltrate systems without users
The EasyPDFCombine application is advertised as an application that allows users to combine PDF files, convert file formats, translate text, and access a dictionary. However, it functions as a browser hijacker (changes the browser's settings to promote a fake search engine). Typically, apps like
Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, BitKangoroo is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".bitkangoroo" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.
Developers present launchpage.org as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating better search results. Judging on appearance alone, launchpage.org barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other legitimate search engines. Therefor
ThunderCrypt is a ransomware-type virus distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Once infiltrated, ThunderCrypt encrypts various data using RSA-2048 (asymmetric) cryptography. Unlike other ransomware, this virus does not append names of compromised files with any extension. Following succ