M4N1F3STO is a ransomware-type virus that locks the computer screen and then displays a ransom-demand message claiming that files are encrypted and will be deleted. Be aware that these claims are false. The message states that files have been encrypted and that only the M4N1F3STO developer i
PayDay is malware based on Hidden Tear (an open-source ransomware project). Following infiltration, PayDay encrypts files using AES cryptography. During encryption, PayDay renames files by appending the ".sexy" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.sexy". Following succes
home.giantsender.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to various popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, home.giantsender.com barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other similar legitimate search engines. Theref
UltraLocker is a ransomware-type virus based on CryptoWire (an open-source ransomware project). UltraLocker is virtually identical to Lomix ransomware and was first discovered by Karsten Hahn. Following successful infiltration, UltraLocker encrypts files using AES-256 algorithm. During encryption
Developers present search.cazeoffice.com as an improved Internet search engine that generates better search results. Judging on appearance alone, search.cazeoffice.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is promoted via deceptive software downloaders/installers designed to modify web bro
Search.shockmute.com is a fake Internet search identical to search.smokycap.com, search.swissfist.com, search.useaget.com, and many others. According to developers, search.shockmute.com significantly enhances the Internet searching experience by generating improved search results. These claims
"Your PC Ran Into A Problem" is malware that locks the screen and displays a fake error message. It is distributed with a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) called "VinCE 1.5". The error states that the computer has ran into a problem and, therefore, victims must contact technical su
"Call Technical Support Immediately" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this website by rogue adware-type applications, which usually infiltrate systems during installation of other (often free) software (via the bundling method). Most offer various
Popcorn Time is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher MalwareHunterTeam. Following infiltration, Popcorn Time encrypts various data stored on the infected computer. During encryption, this ransomware appends the names of encrypted files with the ".kok" or ".filock" extension.
Sage is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn and is a variant of CryLocker ransomware. Following infiltration, Sage encrypts various files and appends the ".sage" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.sage"). Following successful