Smart Search is a deceptive app that claims to find the most accurate Internet search results. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, this is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without permission and continually gathers information relating to web
search.myappzcenter.com is another fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results. Research shows that developers promote this site via several applications/browser plug-ins, including GamesFinder Search, myMoviesCenter Search, and MusicF
MemeTab is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to generate various memes directly from their browser homepages. These claims often trick users into believing that MemeTab is a legitimate and useful application. In fact, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) an
Similar to Firefox Requires A Manual Update, "You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome" is a fake warning message displayed by malicious websites. Users often visit these sites inadvertently. This scam campaign is labeled as SocGholish. Research shows that cyber criminals hijack poorly-protected,
Discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, GPGQwerty is a ransomware-type virus that, once infiltrated, encrypts most stored files. During encryption, GPGQwerty appends filenames with the ".[random_numbers].qwerty" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to a filename s
"You Have Been Selected To Participate In A Survey" is a scam message presented by various websites. Research shows that users typically encounter this message against their will having been redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads displayed by malicious sites. PUPs oft
"Amazon Gift Card" is a generic name for scam messages displayed by malicious websites. In most cases, users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements (displayed by other dubious sites) or rogue applications. Research shows that rogue apps often infiltrate
"You Have Won A Google Gift" is a scam message displayed by malicious websites. Research shows that users typically visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive advertisements (e.g., pop-ups) displayed by other dubious sites. Note that
First discovered by malware security researcher, Brad, .gif is a new ransomware virus belonging to GlobeImposter's malware "family". Criminals spread this malware using spam emails (false job applications with malicious attachments). Immediately after infiltration, .gif encrypts most stored files
"Do Not Ignore This Windows Alert" is a fake pop-up error displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by rogue adware-type applications that infiltrate usually infiltrate systems without consent (bundling method). As well as causing unwante