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X3M Ransomware
Ransomware

X3M Ransomware

X3M is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Jakub Kroustek. This malware is very similar to CryptON CryptoLocker ransomware. After successfully infiltrating the system, X3M encrypts files and appends filenames with the ".id-[victim’s ID]_[x3m-pro@protonmail.com]_[x3m@usa.com].x3m" extension. For

Zorro Ransomware
Ransomware

Zorro Ransomware

Zorro is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, Lawrence Abrams. Once infiltrated, this malware encrypts files and appends the ".zorro" extension to the name of each compromised file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.zorro". Zorro then creates a text file ["T

AngleWare Ransomware
Ransomware

AngleWare Ransomware

Identical to MafiaWare, AngleWare is a ransomware-type virus developed using an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, this malware encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography and  appends the ".AngleWare" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg

Search.viewsearch.net Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.viewsearch.net Redirect (Mac)

Search.viewsearch.net (also known as searchword.news) is a fake Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results, and also provides users with the latest news trending on the Internet. Judging on appearance alone, this website may seem legitimate, however, search.viewsearc

Search.testmyspeeds.co Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.testmyspeeds.co Redirect

According to developers, the Test My SPEEDS app allows users to test Internet performance. Judging on appearance alone, Test My SPEEDS may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for thes

NowUSeeIt Player Adware
Adware

NowUSeeIt Player Adware

NowUSeeIt Player is a deceptive app claiming to provide a feature allowing users to play online videos without using Internet browsers - "The NowUSeeIt Player is based on one simple but brilliant idea: an enjoyable online video viewing experience – without the browser! The NowUSeeIt Player offers

Crypt0L0cker Ransomware [Updated]
Ransomware

Crypt0L0cker Ransomware [Updated]

Crypt0L0cker (or TorrentLocker) is a ransomware infection that infiltrates computers using infected email message attachments (message topics often include: “package tracking”, ”speeding tickets”, “unpaid invoice”, etc.) Note that cyber criminals localise these spam email messages to make them app

Vortex Ransomware
Ransomware

Vortex Ransomware

Vortex is a ransomware-type virus developed using AESxWin - an open-source file encryption project. This malware is virtually identical to the Polski and Flotera viruses. Following successful infiltration, Vortex encrypts various files using AES-256 cryptography and appends the ".aes" (or ".ZABLOK

Coolasearch.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Coolasearch.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to chumsearch.com, coolasearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results. These claims often trick users into believing that coolasearch.com is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this

Flotera Ransomware
Ransomware

Flotera Ransomware

Flotera is a ransomware-type virus similar to Polski ransomware. This malware is developed using an open-source file encryption project called AESxWin. Once infiltrated, Flotera encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, Flotera appends names of encrypted files with the ".aes" e