First discovered by S!Ri, Wana Decrypt0r is a new variant of a high-risk ransomware called WannaCry. Once infiltrated, Wana Decrypt0r encrypts most files and appends filenames with the ".wannacry" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.wannacry"). From this point, files become un
Developers present Email Inbox Login as a legitimate application that provides quick access to emails. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Email Inbox Login is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these
David is another ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Martin Stopka. Once infiltrated, David encrypts stored data and adds the ".david" extension to the name of each compromised file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.david". Encrypted files become u
According to the developers, the Snowball Sam application helps users to find various movie streams online. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Snowball Sam is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reaso
Identical to kshowonline.stream, hidemysearch.com, hideyoursearch.win, and many others, search.seemoviesonline.stream is a fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, se
Tornado is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher Martin Stopka. Once infiltrated, Tornado encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".[dongeswas@tutanota.com].Tornado" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[dongeswas@tutanota.com].Torn
According to the developers, the search.playzonenow.com search engine enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.playzonenow.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users b
First discovered by Leo, TBlocker is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt a number of data types. During encryption, TBlocker appends the "_" character to the name of each compromised file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg_". Once files are encrypted, using them becomes i
Developers present Get Sports as a legitimate application that supposedly grants access to various popular sport-related websites. Judging on appearance alone, Get Sports may seem legitimate, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems and continually records private info
First discovered by Michael Gillespie, Dcrtr is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During the process, Dcrtr adds the ".[decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr" extension to the name of each compromised file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg