First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, "Product Key Has Expired" is a fake screen-locking error message stating that the system key has expired. This screen-locker has an official 'builder', which allows prospective cyber criminals to modify settings to create variants of
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC network), FreeManualsIndex is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to find manuals for various tools. Judging on appearance alone, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, FreeManualsIndex is categorized as a p
Developers present myprivacyassistant.com as a "top-notch" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, myprivacyassistant.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other search engines. Therefore, m
Identical to tc-clicks.com, spzan.com, codeadnetwork.com, and many others, yesadsrv.com is a rogue website designed to redirect to other suspicious sites. Users often visit yesadsrv.com inadvertently, since they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate system
creativesrv.com is a deceptive website identical to tc-clicks.com, clicknshare.net, spzan.com, and many others. Research shows that creativesrv.com redirects to various other suspicious websites. Furthermore, users often visit creativesrv.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unw
GetFlightInfo is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications) and claims to allow access to aircraft flight-related information. On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, GetFlightInfo is classed as a pot
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Onion3Cry is malware based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, Onion3Cry encrypts stored data using AES cryptography. During encryption, Onion3Cry displays a fake Windows Update window and appends names of compromised files wi
"High Priority Message" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs usually infiltrate systems without consent. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects
Setli is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access restricted websites and protect their privacy when browsing the Internet. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Setli is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program
SimplePictureEdit is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications). By offering functionality to allow users to edit photos, SimplePictureEdit attempts to trick them into believing that this app is legitimate and useful. In fact, this app usual