First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Crypto Tyrant is malware based on a ransomware project called DUMB. Once infiltrated, Crypto Tyrant encrypts stored data. Research shows that, unlike most other ransomware-type viruses, Crypto Tyrant does not rename encrypted files or
Bad Rabbit is a ransomware-type virus very similar to Petya and GoldenEye. This malware is distributed via legitimate websites that have been compromised and injected with malicious JavaScript code. The script redirects users to a website that displays a pop-up encouraging them to download Adobe F
PDF Baron is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to convert PDF files to DOC and vice versa. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, PDF Baron is a form of unwanted software that stealthily modifies Internet browser options without permission. Furthermore, thi
search.polimva.com is a fake Internet search engine promoted via the Polimva browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies Internet browser options without permission. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) claims to locate various articles on the Internet. In doing so, Polimva at
"WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected" is a fake error similar to Apple Security Alert, Apple Support Center - Attention!!, Apple Warning Alert, and many others. This error is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted prog
Identical to search.safefinderchoose.com, search.macsafefinder.com, search.anysearchplus.com, and many others, search.anysearchmac.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results. These claims often trick users into
Displayed by a malicious website, "Firewall Breach Detected" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that users are often redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). In addition to redirects, PUPs misuse system resources, delive
"Exploit.SWF.bd Virus" is a fake error displayed by malicious website. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs are designed to misuse system resources, record user-system information, and
Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, Ordinal is a ransomware-type virus based on Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, Ordinal encrypts stored data using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".Ordinal" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.j
Displayed by a malicious website, "Apple Security Alert" is a fake pop-up error similar to Apple Support Center - Attention!!, Apple Warning Alert, Critical Security Warning!, and many others. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by variety of unwanted programs. R