Bud is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri. Judging on appearance, Bud may seem similar to another high-risk ransomware virus called Jigsaw. Therefore, there is a high probability that Bud is a new variant of this malware. Once infiltrated, Bud encrypts stored
ZONEware is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrence Abrams. Following successful infiltration, ZONEware encrypts stored data and appends the ".ZW" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.WZ". Following
Developers present Search My Tabs as a legitimate application that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by allowing them to search the list of open browser tabs. On initial inspection, Search My Tabs may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without con
Direct Web Links is a rogue application that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by providing a number of shortcuts leading to various popular websites (for example, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Direct Web Links is classed
LiveShoppers is a dubious application that supposedly helps to save time and money when shopping online by providing various coupons, notifications of special deals/discounts available on online stores, and enabling other similar features. On initial inspection, LiveShoppers may seem legitimate
InfinityLock is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. Cyber criminals proliferate InfinityLock by presenting it as a 'crack' for Adobe Premiere Pro software. Once infiltrated, InfinityLock encrypts files and appends filenames with an extension containing a number
Exolocked (also called “Atchbo Ransomware 2.0v”) is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Exolocked encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".exolocked" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.exolocked". Updated variants o
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Pendor is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During encryption, Pendor appends filenames with the ".pnr" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.pnr") and sets a red circle with an 'x' symbo
"Warning! Malware Detected!" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various unwanted programs. These programs usually infiltrate systems without consent or trick users into download/installation by falsely claiming to
Tabs To Windows is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to split their browsing tabs into separate windows. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Tabs To Windows is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three m