Creeper is a ransomware-type virus first discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, Creeper encrypts stored files and adds the ".creeper" extension to the name of each affected file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.creeper". Following succe
Developers present Free Forms Now as a legitimate application that supposedly provides various printable document forms. Initially, these functions may appear legitimate and useful, however, Free Forms Now is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are th
HrHr is a newly-discovered ransomware-type virus that, once infiltrated, encrypts stored files. During encryption, HrHr adds the ".leenapidx@snakebite.com.hrhr" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.leenapidx@snakebite.com.hrhr". Followi
According to the developers, inspiratiooo.com is a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the web browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, inspiratiooo.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using a br
GANDCRAB is another ransomware-type virus distributed using RigEK toolkit. Once infiltrated, encrypts most stored data and adds the ".GDCB" extension to the name of each compromised file. From this point, files become unusable. Immediately after encryption, GANDCRAB generates a "GDCB-DECRYPT.txt"
My Local Transit is a browser-hijacking application that supposedly provides information about train schedules. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this PUP (potentially unwanted program) infiltrates systems without permission and tracks web browsing activity.
"Windows Detected Potential Threats On Your Computer" is a false error message displayed by various rogue sites. Research shows that users often visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. In addition to
"Win an IphoneX" is a scam message displayed by various deceptive websites. Research shows that, in most cases, users are redirected to these sites by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Therefore, they visit them inadvertently. PUPs often infiltrate systems without permission, deliver intrusiv
Developers present Wise System Mechanic as a great tool to optimize system performance. These claims often trick users into believing that Wise System Mechanic is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This app often infiltrates systems without p
WeatherTab is a deceptive application that, according to the developers, provides the latest weather forecasts. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission and continually records various informat