3Spiral Wave presents itself as a legitimate and useful application that supposedly enhances users' Internet browsing experience by providing a unique homepage together with a number of 'useful features' (shortcuts to popular sites, weather forecasts, etc.). These claims often trick users into be
Today In History is a deceptive application that supposedly provides history-related facts. Initially, Today In History may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems without permission and records sensitive data. Furthermore, it is categorize
Zlocker is another ransomware-type virus discovered by S!Ri. Immediately after infiltration, Zlocker encrypts most stored data and adds the "╘" symbol as an extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg╘". Henceforth, it becomes impossible to u
Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, WORK is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called CryptoMix. Immediately after infiltration, WORK encrypts stored files and renames them using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].WORK" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "1B
"ISP HAS BLOCKED YOUR PC" is another fake error displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by unwanted programs that typically infiltrate systems without consent. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, unwanted apps can deliver in
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Skeleton is a new variant of Blind/Napoleon ransomware. Immediately after infiltration, Skeleton encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".[skeleton@rape.lol].skeleton" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to
12startpage.com is presented as a "high-quality" Internet search engine that significantly enhances users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing other 'useful features' (e.g., weather forecasts, quick access to popular sites, etc.). These claims often tr
Clean Grill Grates is a rogue application that typically infiltrates systems without users' consent. According to their website, Clean Grill Grates is legitimate and virus-free, however, this app delivers intrusive advertisements and records sensitive data. For these reasons, Clean Grill Grates is
According to the developers, Your Transit Info Now is a legitimate application that provides information about train schedules and routes. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, Your Transit Info Now infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it stealthily modifi
Identical to KOOL Player, Nix Player is a rogue application that claims to be a high-quality media player. Judging on appearance alone, Nix Player may appear legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) proliferates other dubious applications. Furthermore, there is a hi