"Firewall detecting ‘suspicious’ incoming network connections" is a fake error message displayed by a rogue website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). Note that cyber criminals also promote this scam using
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, FileConvertOnline is a deceptive application that supposedly allows conversion of various file formats. Initially, FileConvertOnline may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program
FlatChestWare is a virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. This malware was first discovered by virus security researcher, Karsten Hahn. FlatChestWare is designed to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt stored data using AES-256 cryptography. In doing so, the vir
Always Weather is a deceptive application that supposedly provides the latest weather forecasts. Judging on appearance alone, Always Weather may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these
"Unknown System Failure!" is a deceptive error pop-up displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent. As well as causing redirects, PUPs monitor browsing activity an
First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Nulltica is malware based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Following successful infiltration, Nulltica encrypts stored data using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the
Developers present boxedsearch.com as a genuine Internet search engine designed to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, boxedsearch.com barely differs from legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Therefore, many users beli
"Notice - First Warning" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website to which users are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Therefore, users often visit this site inadvertently. As well as causing redirects, PUPs track Internet browsing activity and continually
"Critical Security Warning!" is a fake error displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this website by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent ("bundling" method). As well as causing redirects, potentially unwanted programs also deliver intrus
"RDN_YahLover.worm Infection" is an updated variant of a fake pop-up error message called YahLover.worm (that previously targeted Mac users only). This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Th