First discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrence Abrams, and Based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear, Cyber Police is a virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts files using AES cryptography. During encryption, Cyber Police adds the ".locked" extension t
According to the developers, Gordon Deals saves time and money (when shopping online) by providing various coupons and notifying users about special deals/discounts available at online shops. Judging on appearance alone, Gordon Deals may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorize
According to the developers, newtab.today is a "high-quality" Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (Facebook, YouTube, eBay, Twitter, etc.). On initial inspection, newtab.t
OfferssDirect is a deceptive application that supposedly provides various shopping coupons and notifies users of special deals/discounts available in various online shops. In doing so, OfferssDirect supposedly saves time and money. Many users believe that this app is legitimate and useful, however
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Jhash is a virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, Jhash encrypts most stored data using AES cryptography and adds the ".locky" extension to the name of each compromised file. Following successful encryption, Jhash cr
Movies Tab is a deceptive application that falsely claims to allow users to watch various movies online free of charge. Initially, search.movies-tab.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission and collects vari
"Windows Defender Prevented An Unrecognized Software" is a fake error discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. This error message claims that Windows Defender has detected suspicious activity/software on the system. Furthermore, "Windows Defender Prevented An Unrecognized Software" locks the computer scre
search.flagbeg.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.ishimotto.com, search.pensirot.com, search.yofitofix.com, and many others. By offering improved search results, search.flagbeg.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this website is promoted using rogu
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications), HoroscopeBuddy is a deceptive application that supposedly provides daily horoscopes. Judging on appearance alone, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, HoroscopeBuddy often infiltrates systems without permiss
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Powerful Hidden Tear is a virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. This malware is proliferated using the "The Art of Amazon Carding.pdf.exe" file, which means that, prior to infection, victims were trying to learn about carding - a type