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
ConvertersNow is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). This program claims to provide functionality allowing conversion of PDF files to various other formats. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentiall
First discovered by malware security researcher, Dmitriy Melikov, Relock is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called Matrix. Once infiltrated, Relock encrypts stored data (from this point files become unusable) and adds the "_[RELOCK001@TUTA.IO].*" extension to each filename. For instance,
CompariShop is a rogue application identical to LiveShoppers, ShoppyTool, MyCouponize, and many others. By offering functionality to save time and money (coupons, notifications about special deals/discounts on various online shops, etc.), CompariShop attempts to give the impression of legitimacy
According to the developers, Awesome Dealers is a legitimate application that saves time and money when shopping online - it supposedly provides coupons and notifies users of special deals/discounts on various online shops. Initially, Awesome Dealers may seem legitimate and useful, however, this a