"Windows Is Resetting Itself" is a regular fake error similar to Comcast Cable Warning Alert, Do Not Ignore This Windows Alert, VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT, and many others. This error message is displayed by various malicious sites that users often visit inadvertently. They are redirected by pote
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Zenis is another ransomware-type virus that, once infiltrated, encrypts most stored files. During encryption, Zenis renames files using the "Zenis-[2_random_characters].[12_random_characters]" filename pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filen
"Call Windows Help Desk Immediately" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. This is a technical support scam. Users often visit such websites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These applications infiltrate systems without c
mobsweet.com is a rogue site identical to dealclick.us, redirecting.zone, nametraff.com, and many others. This website redirects to other dubious sites. In most cases, users visit mobsweet.com inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive ads (displayed by other sites), and potentially unwanted
Mac Space Reviver is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to remove all duplicate files and, therefore, save disk space. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Mac Space Reviver is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that infiltrates systems witho
Identical to popads.net, adplexmedia.com, toroadvertisingmedia.com, and many others, bestadbid.com is a rogue website designed to redirect to various other dubious website. Users often visit bestadbid.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows
First discovered by malware security analyst, Lawrence Abrams, PLANETARY is an updated variant of another high-risk ransomware called HC7. A feature of this malware is that criminals spread it manually. They hijack computer networks remotely and install malware on all connected computers. Immedia
Similar to Security Update Error, Microsoft Corporation HAS BLOCKED YOUR PC, Your Data Is At A Serious Risk, and many others, "Microsoft Edge Critical ERROR" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Research shows that users are redirected to this site by various potentially unwan
Minr is a Monero cryptocurrency-mining service similar to Coinhive, Crypto-Loot, and CoinImp. As with these examples, Minr's service is legitimate - it provides web developers with a JavaScript API that can be embedded into a website. When entering a site, the user's computer resources are used to
Similar to Immediately Call Apple Support, MAC OS Is Infected With Viruses, AppleCare And Warranty, and many others, "We Have Detected A Serious Problem" is a fake error message displayed by malicious sites. Users typically visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by PUPs (potentia