"Windiskutility" is a fake error message that locks computer screens, thereby preventing users from performing any further actions. Note that the message is French, which is unusual - most of these viruses contain English text. In any case, it is safe to assume that developers of the "Windiskutil
spicystart.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, spicystart.com is promoted using a rogue browser-hijacking extension called SpicySEARCH.
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (a.k.a. IAC Applications), CouponXplorer is a deceptive application that supposedly grants access to various printable shopping coupons. Initially, CouponXplorer may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) typically i
Identical to chromesearch.today and chromesearch.club, chromesearch.net is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, chromesearch.net may seem legitimate and useful, however, criminals prom
Discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, STOP is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored data using RSA-1024 cryptography. In doing so, this malware appends filenames with the ".STOP" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sampl
Cat Start is a rogue program that falsely claims to allow users to customize their homepage designs. On initial inspection, Cat Start may seem legitimate and useful, however, this program is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons f
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Tastylock is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, Tastylock encrypts most stored data and renames encrypted files using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].tastylock" pattern. For example, "sa
Identical to newtab.today, newtab.review is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites. On initial inspection, newtab.review may appear legitimate and useful, however
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Dangerous is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data. During encryption, Dangerous appends filenames with the ".wtf" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.wtf". From this point, files be
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, GenoCheats is a ransomware-type virus based on Hidden Tear. At time of research, GenoCheats was distributed as a 'crack' for Adobe Photoshop and Minecraft. Immediately after infiltration, GenoCheats encrypts most stored data using AES cryptography and appen