First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, EMPTY is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, EMPTY encrypts various stored files and renames them using the "[32_random_characters_and_digits].EMPTY" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename
Similar to Ransomware Detected, Error Virus - Trojan Backdoor Hijack, Your Windows Is Infected, and many others, "Suspicious Incoming Network Connections" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted pro
Kariloo is a deceptive application claiming to help users to find content on the Internet. Initially, Kariloo may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it displays intrusive online advertisements and monitors browsing activity. For these
Identical to wallofmobi.info, clicknshare.net, click-cpa.net, and many others, securetrka.com is a rogue site designed to redirect to various suspicious websites. Users often visit securetrka.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems w
MyStart Shield is a suspicious application that supposedly protects systems from various malware infections. Initially, MyStart Shield may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Research shows that MyStart Shiel
The searchsecretly.net website presented as a legitimate search engine. By offering a feature to search the Internet within 'incognito mode', searchsecretly.net attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this site is promoted via a rogue deceptive browser extension ("Search Secretly")
Developers (Mindspark Interactive Network) state that WorldofNotes is a legitimate application that allows creation of notes and note lists. These claims often trick users into believing that WorldofNotes is a useful program, however, this app hijacks web browsers, modifies browser settings, and o
RecipeHub is a rogue application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. By claiming to provide access to various food recipes, this app attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, RecipeHub is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The main rea
"YahLover.worm" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Be aware that users visit this website inadvertently, since they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps often infiltrate systems during installation of regular software ("bundling" metho
Fooriza is a deceptive application that falsely claims to help in finding various content on the Internet. On initial inspection, Fooriza may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these n