First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Twist is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most files. During encryption, Twist adds the ".[twist@airmail.cc].twist" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg
newtab.win is a fake Internet search engine identical to newtab.review and newtab.today. By offering improved search results and quick access to popular websites, newtab.win attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, developers promote this site via browser-hijacking downloaders/inst
Similar to Call Microsoft Support, CRITICAL ALERT FROM MICROSOFT, Windows Firewall Warning Alert, and many others, "Error Code - 022-100-006" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. This error is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are
"Firefox Requires A Manual Update" is a scam model used to proliferate adware. There are dozens of malicious websites displaying this message. These identical sites appear legitimate, but are used to trick users into believing that their browsers need to be updated. In fact, rather than downloadi
search.freshtab.net is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results and allows users to change their homepage wallpapers. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, search.freshtab.net is promoted using a browser-hijacking application called FreshTab.
search.iezbrowsing.com is a fake Internet search engine relating to eanswers.com. According to the developers, search.iezbrowsing.com significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.iezbrowsing.com may seem legitimate and usef
Identical to nametraff.com, goldoffer.online, bestadbid.com, and many others, yourlink.online is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to other dubious sites. Users are typically redirected to yourlink.online by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without pe
SYSTEM is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, SYSTEM encrypts most stored data. In addition, it renames filenames using the "[32_digit_hexadecimal_number].SYSTEM" pattern. For example, "1.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "28B0C4303AC580100F06CA073D3
Identical to billmscurlrev.com, celeryleek.com, thesterminator.com, and many others, nametraff.com is a deceptive website designed to redirect to various other rogue sites. Users are most likely to visit nametraff.com inadvertently, since they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs
Track Packages is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to track package deliveries. Promises to deliver this functionality often trick users into believing that Track Packages is legitimate and useful. In fact, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted pr