"COMPUTER BLOCKED" 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). PUPs deliver intrusive online adver
PGPSnippet is another ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. As usually, PGPSnippet stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most of stored data. While doing so, PGPSnippet appends filenames with ".decodeme666@tutanota_com" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.
"Your Mac Is Infected With Popup Adware Virus" is another fake error similar to AppleCare And Warranty, WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected, Apple Support Center - Attention!!, and many others. This error message targets MacOS users and is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvert
elastisearch.com is a fake web search engine that, according to the developers, enhances web browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on the appearance alone, elastisearch.com may seem appropriate and handy. However, this is false. Developers promote this website by using a bro
Your Radio is a rogue application that supposedly allows users listen to various radio stations via the Internet. Many believe that this app is completely legitimate and handy. However, this is false - Your Radio is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The m
According to the developers, the Watch All Sports app allows users to watch various sports events live via the Internet. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Watch All Sports is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for
Mr.Dec is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. This malware is designed to encrypt most stored files and add the "[ID]victim's_ID[ID]" appendix to each filename. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg[ID]gh839ag14hiol4ag[ID]". Compromised
My Templates is a rogue application that supposedly provides access to design templates. Judging on appearance alone, My Templates may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for th
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, RAPID RANSOMWARE V3 is an updated variant of the Rapid and Rapid 2.0 viruses. Immediately after infiltration, RAPID RANSOMWARE V3 encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[random_number].EZYMN" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Sigrun is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored files. During the process, Sigrun appends filenames with the ".sigrun" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.sigrun". Once encryption is comp