TrickBot is trojan-type malware designed to steal users' private data. Research shows that, in most cases, developers proliferate TrickBot using spam emails, however, it might also be distributed using fake Adobe Flash Player updates. This virus was first identified in late 2016 targeting various
MaxiCrypt is a ransomware-type virus recently discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, MaxiCrypt encrypts most stored data and renames files using the "[random_letters_and_digits].[maxicrypt@cock.li].maxicrypt" pattern. For example, any file could be renamed
"Google Chrome Critical ERROR" is a fake error message similar to System Support Alert, Your Connection To This Site Is Not Private, This Build Of Windows 10 Is Corrupted, and many others. The error is displayed by various malicious sites that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirecte
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