Safesearch.net is a search engine that has been observed being promoted by the SafeSearch browser extension and even various PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers. Browser-hijacking software operates by causing redirects to (or through) fake and legitimate search
spzan.com is a rogue website identical to many websites, including aptitudemedia.co, eatyellowmango.com, and click-cpa.net. The site redirects to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users are redirected to spzan.com by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These deceptive applicat
save tabs is the name of a browser extension that has the properties of adware - it generates annoying advertisements. Our team discovered save tabs while inspecting deceptive websites. In addition to showing ads, save tabs can read and change data on visited websites. Its creators described it as
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Wyvern is a variant of a high-risk ransomware-type virus called BTCWare. Following successful infiltration, Wyvern encrypts stored data and appends the ".[email]-id-id.wyvern" extension to the name of each compromised file. For e
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications), GetFreeGifs is a deceptive application that claims to provide access to various GIF images. Judging on appearance alone, GetFreeGifs may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app can infiltrate systems without consent.
A new "family" of rogue adware-type extensions has recently been discovered. Developers promote a rogue extension via a malicious website (after opening the website, victims are presented with a pop-up window asking them to install a browser extension). At time of research, the adware was called
Displayed by a malicious website, "The problem is caused by an unusual activity performed on this machine" is a fake pop-up error message claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs
FileSendSuite is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications). FileSendSuite claims to enhance Internet browsing by easing the file sharing process. Therefore, many users believe that this app is legitimate and useful. In fact, FileSendSuite o
Identical to eatyellowmango.com, securetrka.com, codeadnetwork.com, and many others, aptitudemedia.co is a rogue site that redirects to other suspicious websites. Research shows that users often visit aptitudemedia.co inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (P
First discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrence Abrams, SharkMix is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, SharkMix encrypts stored files and renames them using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].SHARK" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be ren