The EasyPDFCombine application is advertised as an application that allows users to combine PDF files, convert file formats, translate text, and access a dictionary. However, it functions as a browser hijacker (changes the browser's settings to promote a fake search engine). Typically, apps like
Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, BitKangoroo is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".bitkangoroo" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.
Developers present launchpage.org as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating better search results. Judging on appearance alone, launchpage.org barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other legitimate search engines. Therefor
ThunderCrypt is a ransomware-type virus distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Once infiltrated, ThunderCrypt encrypts various data using RSA-2048 (asymmetric) cryptography. Unlike other ransomware, this virus does not append names of compromised files with any extension. Following succ
Developers present searchy.online as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, searchy.online may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it by employing rogue download/installation
ActionClassGames is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to play various addictive Flash games. Judging on appearance alone, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, ActionClassGames is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. Ther
Discovered by malware security researcher, xXToffeeXx, Extractor is a ransomware-type virus. Once infiltrated, Extractor encrypts various files and appends the names of each compromised file with the ".xxx" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.xxx". Extractor then create
Mikoyan is a ransomware-type virus developed using the .NET framework. Once infiltrated, Mikoyan encrypts various files using AES-256 cryptography. Depending on its variant, it appends the ".haters" or ".MIKOYAN" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be re
Search Results Toolbar is a browser add-on, which adds various shortcuts to your Internet browsers (shortcuts to social networks, YouTube, eBay, online radio, etc.) While such add-ons might seem useful to many Internet users, there is a downside to having these toolbars installed on your computer:
Developers present mystarting123.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, mystarting123.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site by employing rogue download/