Discovered by Michael Gillespie, aes256 is a ransomware-type virus named after the encryption algorithm it uses. Following infiltration, this malware encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, a unique decryption key is generated, which is encrypted using RSA-2048 encryption. T
Developers present newtaba.com as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to various popular websites. These claims often trick users into believing that newtaba.com is legitimate
Braincrypt is a ransomware-type virus programmed using Go language. This malware was first discovered by xXToffeeXx. Following successful infiltration, Braincrypt encrypts files and appends the ".braincrypt" extension to the name of each encrypted file. Braincrypt then creates a text file ("!!! HO
e--1.ru is a deceptive website that supposedly allows users to search for products on eBay. On initial inspection, e--1.ru may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site via deceptive software download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various
searchinglab.com is presented as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that searchinglab.com is legitimate and useful, however, this site gathers various inf
home.grandburst.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to popular websites (for example, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, etc.). Judging on appearance alone, home.grandburst.com may se
FlirtyWallpaper is a rogue browser extension that supposedly allows users to change their homepage wallpaper. Many users believe that this app is legitimate and useful, however, FlirtyWallpaper is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates syst
DogBackgrounds is a deceptive application that supposedly allows access to various dog-related wallpapers so that users may change their homepage and search engine backgrounds. Initially, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, DogBackgrounds is categorized as a potentially unwan
First discovered by R0bert R0senb0rg, CryptoBlock is ransomware-type malware that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography (RSA-2048). During encryption, CryptoBlock renames compromised files using the "[random_name].[random_extension]" pattern, thus, making it impossible to recognize the orig
EasyWeatherAlert is a rogue browser extension that supposedly allows users to check weather forecasts and use other related features. This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, EasyWeatherAlert is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. This