iRansom is file encryption ransomware first discovered by Michael Gillespie. Following infiltration, iRansom encrypts files and appends the ".Locked" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.Locked". Following successful encryption, iRansom
search.smokycap.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.fleecompliment.com, search.goldraiven.com, search.joyround.com, and a number of other sites. By offering improved search results, search.smokycap.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, developers promo
Developers present search.fleecompliment.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved search results and, thereby enhancing the web browsing experience. Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it using rogue software down
search.goldraiven.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.wharkike.com, search.follysway.com, and search.joyround.com. According to the developers, search.goldraiven.com significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. Initially, this
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CerberTear is a new variant of Cerber - a high-risk ransomware-type virus based on Hidden Tear (an open-source ransomware project). CerberTear was firstly discovered by Karsten Hahn. Following infiltration, CerberTear encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. Unlike its previous version, howe
DummyLocker is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn. Following system infiltration, DummyLocker encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography and appends the ".dCrypt" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.dCrypt"). Following successful enc
Gremit is a ransomware-type virus which encrypts files stored on the system. During encryption, Gremit appends file names with the ".rnsmwr" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.rnsmwr"). A pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message is then displayed. The Gremit messag
"Your Computer May Be At Risk" is a fake error message displayed by a number of deceptive potentially unwanted programs (PUPs, such as "PC Clean Plus", "PC Purifier", etc.) By offering a variety of 'useful features', PUPs often trick users into believing that they are legitimate programs. In fact
Identical to Kangaroo, Esmeralda is an updated version of Apocalypse ransomware. Following infiltration, Esmeralda encrypts various files and appends the ".encrypted" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.encrypted". A pop-up window is then d