Recently discovered by Michael Gillespie, Satyr is a ransomware-type virus similar to Spartacus. Once infiltrated, Satyr encrypts most stored files using AES and RSA cryptographies. In addition, this malware appends filenames with the ".Satyr" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.j
NATIONAL SECURITY BUREAU is malware designed to lock the computer screen and display a message stating that the system, together with a number of files, has been blocked, since 'pirated software' was found on the computer. Users are encouraged to pay a fine. This malware infection is very similar
Recently discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, XTBL is ransomware-type virus designed to stealthily infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files. In doing so, this malware adds the ".xtbl" appendix to the name of each encrypted file. Once files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible. Imme
"Your Battery Is Damaged By Viruses" is another fake error displayed by various deceptive websites. Research shows that many users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements (displayed by other malicious sites) or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that inf
Spartacus is a ransomware-type virus recently discovered by malware security researcher, Bart. This malware is designed to encrypt most stored files and append filenames with the ".[MastersRecovery@protonmail.com].Spartacus" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[MastersRecovery@
Identical to newtab-tvsearch.com, funsocialtabsearch.com, mediatvtabsearch.com, and many others, search.smartmediatabsearch.com is a fake web search engine that claims to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (e.g., Fa
SkyFile is a ransomware/trojan virus recently discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Immediately after infiltration, SkyFile encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[random_letters].IKS.sky" pattern. Once files are encrypted, using and distinguishing them becomes impossible. After succes
"System Support Alert" is a fake error message displayed by a number of malicious sites. It is very similar to Dangerous Try To Get Access To Your Personal Logins, This Build Of Windows 10 Is Corrupted, YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED, and many others. Users often visit these websites inadvertentl
chumsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that chumsearch.com is a legitimate website, however, developers promote this website using deceptive so
Tron is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Immediately after infiltration, Tron encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".tron" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.tron"). Once files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible. Immediate