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
Identical to VidSqaure, Unstopaccess, Un-stop, and a number of others, Webunstop is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access websites blocked in their own countries. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Webunstop is classed as a potentially
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