Movie Quest (also known as TheMovie-Portal) is a deceptive application that supposedly allows access to a database full of information about various movies. Initially, Movie Quest may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and
Discovered by malware security researcher, xXToffeeXx, SyncCrypt is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. In doing so, SyncCrypt appends the ".kk" extension to the name of each file (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.kk"). Followin
Bookmarks Access is a deceptive application that falsely claims to allow easy access and control of browser bookmarks. Judging on appearance alone, Bookmarks Access may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The
Developers present go.myquery.net as a "top-notch" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, go.myquery.net may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site via a browser-hijacking
Developers present startpageweb.com as a "top-notch" Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, it barely differs from popular search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Therefore, many users believe t
"Error Virus - Trojan Backdoor Hijack" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications infiltrate systems without consent (the "bundling" method). In addition, a
According to developers, search.pikatika.com significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, search.pikatika.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups
ShinigamiLocker is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data using DES cryptography. In doing so, ShinigamiLocker renames encrypted files using a hexadecimal numeral system and appends the ".shinigami" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renam
Master is a variant of a ransomware-type virus called BTCWare. Once infiltrated, Master encrypts stored data and appends filenames with the "[developers'_email_address].master" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[pardon1@bigmir.net].master", "sample.jpg.[prt.nyke@prot
According to developers, web-startpage.com is a "high-quality" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, this site barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore,