"Ransomware Attack Warning Alert" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent (the "bundling" method). Be aware that these PUPs
Random6 is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Marcelo Rivero. Following successful infiltration, Random6 encrypts various data and renames files using the "[random_characters].[6_character_ID]" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename suc
Developers present search.ssoextension.com as a "high-experience" Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.ssoextension.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted via a
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, ViACrypt is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data. In doing so, ViACrypt appends names of encrypted files with the ".via" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.via"). ViACrypt then creates
TrackaPackage is developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. It is advertised as an app that helps users to track their shipments quickly and easily. TrackaPackage is a browser hijacker. It is because this app changes browser's settings to promote a fake search engine (hp.myway.com). Also, it coll
Karo is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researchers, MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Karo encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".ipygh" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.ipygh"). Karo then creates an HTML file ("ReadMe.htm
AdsKeeper is a legitimate advertising network, however, research shows that it is used by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These applications often infiltrate systems without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, adware generates intrusive online advertisem
ProductManualsFinder is a deceptive application that falsely claims to provide access to thousands of technical manuals. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it usually infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and cont
Developers present balkan.ba as a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, balkan.ba may seem similar to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines, however, developers
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, MyMapsExpress is a deceptive application that supposedly provides access to public transport schedules, and allows users to find driving directions and use other similar map-related features. On initial inspection, MyMapsExpress may appear legitimate,