nav-goo.com is another fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, it barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that the site is also legitimat
Discovered by malware security researcher, Leo, Pedcont is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems. Unlike most other ransomware, Pedcont does not encrypt or rename/modify data in any way, but it does display a pop-up window with a ransom-demand message. The message states
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, REBUS is a ransomware-type virus that originates from the Scarab malware family. Immediately after encryption, REBUS encrypts most stored data. In addition, it renames files using the "[32_random_digits_and_letters].REBUS" pattern
System Table is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to change content on visited websites. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, System Table infiltrates systems without consent, delivers intrusive advertisements, and records sensitive data. For these reasons, it
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, LittleFinger is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored files. Note that, unlike other ransomware, LittleFinger does not rename files or add any extension. Despite this, files still become unusable. Immediately after encrypt
z-results.com is a fake web search engine identical to websearchlabs.com and elastisearch.com. By offering improved results, z-results.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that developers promote this website using a browser-hijacking application called Z Results.
PAIN LOCKER is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Immediately after infiltration, PAIN LOCKER encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".[pain@cock.lu].pain" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[pain@cock.lu].pain". Note that the s
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, .BACKUP is a new variant of a high-risk ransomware infection called CryptoMix. Immediately after infiltration, .BACKUP encrypts most stored files and renames each one using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].BACKUP" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might
Similar to pttsite.com, obeyter.com, performingtraffic.com, and many others, onclickbright.com is a rogue site designed to cause redirects to other dubious (potentially, malicious) websites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at onclickbright.com inadvertently - they are redirected by intrus
"Windows Malware Detected" is another fake error displayed by deceptive websites. Research shows that many users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or other malicious sites. PUPs typically infiltrate systems without permission, deliver int