Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Nuclear is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called BTCWare. Once infiltrated, Nuclear encrypts various stored files and appends the ".[email].nuclear" extension to the name of associated filenames (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[blac
Shield Defense is a deceptive application that supposedly protects computers from various malware infections and blocks tracking of Internet browsing activity. Judging on appearance alone, Shield Defense may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app infiltrates systems without permission. Fur
"You may have suspicious activity on your PC" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission (the "bundling" method). As well as causing redire
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