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Nostopped.net Adware
Adware

Nostopped.net Adware

Identical to nonestops.biz, notblocked.biz, stop-block.org, and many others, nostopped.net is a rogue application that falsely claims to allow users to visit websites blocked in their own countries. Judging on appearance alone, nostopped.net may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site is ca

Search.privacy-search.net Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.privacy-search.net Redirect

Developers present search.privacy-search.net as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, search.privacy-search.net may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website records various

Troldesh (.xtbl) Ransomware [Updated]
Ransomware

Troldesh (.xtbl) Ransomware [Updated]

Troldesh is a family of ransomware-type viruses. Malware from this family is created using a 'development kit', which various affiliates utilize with their payment email addresses, and then distribute to infect as many computers as possible. After system infiltration, these viruses encrypt victim

Net Wiz Adware
Adware

Net Wiz Adware

Net Wiz is a rogue application that falsely claims to save time and money by delivering coupons and providing notifications of special deals/discounts available on various online shops. This functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, Net Wiz often infiltrates systems without consen

Enter A Product Key Scam
Ransomware

Enter A Product Key Scam

"Enter a product key" is a false error stating that the Windows copy is not activated. The user is asked to enter a genuine Windows activation key or call "Customer Support" via a telephone number provided (+1-888-414-4284). Unlike other similar fake error messages, this particular one also deliv

Crysis Ransomware [Updated]
Ransomware

Crysis Ransomware [Updated]

Crysis is ransomware-type malware mostly proliferated using deceptive e-mail messages containing infectious attachments and fake software updates (Java, Flash player, etc.) After successful system infiltration, virus-encoder encrypts files stored computers, and depending on the variant, adds:  .w

CreateDocsOnline Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

CreateDocsOnline Toolbar

CreateDocsOnline is a rogue application that supposedly provides MS Office features via a web browser. Judging on appearance alone, CreateDocsOnline might appear legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it modifies web browser settings

Your Internet Connection Is Temporarily Suspended Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Your Internet Connection Is Temporarily Suspended Scam (Mac)

"Your Internet Connection Is Temporarily Suspended" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website that users visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications often infiltrate systems without consent (the "bundling" m

Search.findwide.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.findwide.com Redirect

The findwide virus is a potentially unwanted application that modifies Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings by assigning the homepage and default search engine fields to search.findwide.com. Commonly, computer users install the Findwide toolbar without

PadCrypt Ransomware [Updated]
Ransomware

PadCrypt Ransomware [Updated]

PadCrypt is a ransomware distributed via spam emails. On initial inspection, the attached infected file looks like a PDF, however, it is a zip archive. Once infiltrated, PadCrypt encrypts various files (photos, videos, etc.) using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. It adds .padcrypt extension to t