"Bankworm Virus" is a fake error message displayed by various deceptive sites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads delivered by other malicious sites. In most cases, PUPs infiltrate
First discovered by malware security researcher, Leo, Facebook (ransomware) is file-encryption malware that behaves similarly to ransomware-type viruses. Immediately after infiltration, Facebook encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".facebook.facebook" extension (i.e., "sample
pttsite.com is a deceptive website similar to bestadbid.com, dealclicks.us, goldoffer.online, and many others. It redirects users to various potentially malicious websites. Research shows that users typically visit pttsite.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (
Recipe Star is a rogue application that supposedly provides access to thousands of food recipes. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this rogue program often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it promotes a fake web search engine (search.search
Developers state that the Faster Account Access application allows users to access their emails. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Faster Account Access is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons for these
Developers present Mia Khalifa Game (also known as Virtual Girlfriend) as a virtual adult dating game. It is named after American adult actress, Mia Khalifa. This 'game' may seem legitimate, however, Mia Khalifa Game is a virus that belongs to the Maikspy spyware family. In fact, this rogue softw
search.searchsresults.com is another fake web search engine similar to searchytdau.com, my-search.com, srcbar.com, and many others. By offering improved results, search.searchsresults.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, developers promote this site using browser-hijacking
Go Maps and Directions is a rogue application that supposedly provides GPS-related functionality. Initially, Go Maps and Directions may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for these negative associ
searchytdau.com is another fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, etc.) Its appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legi
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, RansomAES is a new ransomware-type virus similar to Satyr. Once infiltrated, RansomAES encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".RansomAES" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.RansomAES". Compromised data immedia