"Windows Product Key Failure" is a fake error message displayed by various malicious websites. Research shows that users often visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Following infiltration, these ro
Sad is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. Once infiltrated, Sad encrypts stored files using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, Sad appends the ".[user's_ID]" extension to the name of each file. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename suc
Hacking is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Hacking encrypts various information. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".hacking" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.hacking". After successfully encrypting
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications), MyEasyLotto is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to find winning numbers for various lotteries. Many users believe that this functionality is legitimate and useful, however, MyEasyLotto often infiltrate
Discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri, Kristina is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt stored data. During encryption, Kristina appends filenames with the "[id]-[developers_email].crypt12" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg=16
Identical to adprohub.com, consertist.com, deloton.com, adexchangerate.com, and many others, thisclickisforyou.com is a malicious website designed to redirect to various other suspicious sites. Users often visit thisclickisforyou.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted prog
BetterCareerSearch is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). According to the developers, BetterCareerSearch allows users to find various job offers. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, th
Discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Gr3g is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During encryption, Gr3g appends the "[developers_email].Gr3g" extension to the name of each file. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed
"Excessive POPUP ADS Or SECURITY ISSUES" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these apps infiltrate systems without users' consent. As well as caus
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications), AstrologySearcher is a deceptive application that supposedly provides access to various astrology-related information. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this potentially