First discovered by malware researcher, MalwareHunterTeam, LLTP is an updated version of a ransomware-type virus called VenusLocker. Once infiltrated, LLTP encrypts files using AES-256 and RSA-2048 algorithms. In addition, the virus renames encrypted files by encoding the original filenames with B
According to developers, eAdvisor helps to save time and money by providing various e-shopping coupons. These claims often trick users into believing that eAdvisor is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons
Dealicious is a rogue application that falsely claims to save time and money by providing various e-shopping coupons. On initial inspection, Dealicious may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online
EasyFileConvert is a rogue application that falsely claims to allow conversion of various file formats. Judging on appearance alone, EasyFileConvert may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three m
Developers present ramblrr.com as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to various popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, ramblrr.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this website gathers various information relating to users'
traff-1.ru is a rogue website that redirects users to various other malicious websites. Developers promote this site by employing various deceptive download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various settings without users' consent. Be aware that the websites that tra
CryptoDevil is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, xXToffeeXx. After infiltrating the system, CryptoDevil stealthily encrypts various files. Unlike other ransomware-type viruses, however, this virus only encrypts files stored within the CryptoDevil folder (and subfolders). I
The Trovi.com browser hijacker infiltrates users' Internet browsers through free software downloads. This website is created by Conduit Ltd (operated by ClientConnect Ltd) and distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Internet users commonly install this browser s
First discovered by malware researcher, Jakub Kroustek, Lick is a ransomware-type virus similar to Kirk. Once infiltrated, Lick encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".Licked" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.Licked". Lick then creates the following f
Identical to funcionapage.com, attirerpage.com, and a number of other bogus sites, amisites.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, amisites.com may seem similar or identi