The Dogpile.com (or private.dogpile.com) search engine is used to discover information via the Internet. Whilst this is a legitimate website, and not related to malware or virus infections, many Internet users have recently reported that it was set as their Internet browser's (Internet Explorer,
"CRITICAL ALERT FROM WINDOWS" is a fake pop-up error message claiming that the computer has been infected. This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website, which users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected to it by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these
Identical to starofferz.com, alldownloads.hapc.gdn, 1.admetic.com, and many others, ad.dumedia.ru is a rogue website designed to redirect users to other websites that advertise on dubious ad networks. Users often visit ad.dumedia.ru inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwan
"Windows Defender Alert" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Many users visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various rogue applications that stealthily infiltrate systems during installation of regular software (the "bundling" method). As well as causing
Developers present search.grooviemovie.information as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.grooviemovie.information barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engi
.loptr is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called Locky and identical to Odin, Zepto, Osiris, and other variants of the same malware. Research shows that .loptr is distributed via spam emails (Zip attachment containing malicious DOC, JS, or WSF files, which, once executed, download the ran
CloudExtender is a rogue application that stealthily infiltrates systems without permission (the "bundling" method). Following infiltration, CloudExtender delivers intrusive online advertisements, causes unwanted redirects, and continually records various user-system information. For these reason
MIRCOP (also known as "Microcop" or "Crypt888") is a ransomware virus distributed via spam emails. The infected document appears as a Thai customs form, which is used during import and export of various goods. Note. however, that this document has a number of embedded MS Windows PowerShell scripts
Cookies On-Off is a deceptive application that falsely claims to allow users to turn web browser cookies on and off. Initially, Cookies On-Off may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main re
According to the developers, search.mytab.club is a "high-experience" internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. On initial inspection, this website may appear legitimate and useful, however, search.mytab.club is promoted vi