First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Tastylock is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, Tastylock encrypts most stored data and renames encrypted files using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].tastylock" pattern. For example, "sa
Identical to newtab.today, newtab.review is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites. On initial inspection, newtab.review may appear legitimate and useful, however
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Dangerous is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data. During encryption, Dangerous appends filenames with the ".wtf" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.wtf". From this point, files be
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, GenoCheats is a ransomware-type virus based on Hidden Tear. At time of research, GenoCheats was distributed as a 'crack' for Adobe Photoshop and Minecraft. Immediately after infiltration, GenoCheats encrypts most stored data using AES cryptography and appen
3D Shape is a deceptive application that falsely claims to provide unique homepage designs. Judging on appearance alone, 3D Shape may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app typically infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it modifies web browser options and records various se
Your Free Online Forms is a deceptive application that supposedly provides users with various printable forms. By offering this functionality, Your Free Online Forms attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hija
File-Locker is a ransomware-type virus based on Hidden Tear. Immediately after infiltration, File-Locker encrypts most stored data using the AES encryption algorithm and appends filenames with the ".locked" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked"). From this point, comprom
Triangles Move is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to customize their homepage appearance. Initially, Triangles Move may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is known for infiltrating systems without permission. Furthermore, it promotes a fake Internet s
Identical to chromesearch.today, chromesearch.club is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' browsing experience by generating improved results. chromesearch.club's appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, man
According to the developers, IcoshaderON is a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to customize their homepage appearance. On initial inspection, IcoshaderON may seem legitimate, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. One of the m