SearchMyFile is a deceptive application that supposedly provides advanced search functionality allowing users to find files stored on their computers. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is likely to infiltrate systems with
According to the developers, ampxsearch.com (iresults.ampxsearch.com) is a high-end Internet search engine that significantly enhances users' browsing experience by generating improved results. The appearance of ampxsearch.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search en
Quick Search is a deceptive application that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by granting access to a "high-quality" Internet search engine, and allowing them search for "their favorite websites". Judging on appearance alone, Quick Search may seem legitimate and usefu
Developers present nowsearch.information as a "high-quality" Internet search engine. In addition, its appearance barely differs from Bing, Google, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that nowsearch.information is legitimate and a good choice for searching the
Discovered by malware security researcher, Leo, Wana Die is a virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, Wana Die encrypts stored files using the AES encryption algorithm. Henceforth, files become unusable. During encryption, Wana Die adds the ".wndi" e
"Windows Detected ZEUS Virus" is another fake error message displayed by a dubious website. Research shows that criminals build this website's traffic by employing various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) designed to redirect users without their consent. Furthermore, these PUPs infiltrate sys
Identical to Weather For Chrome, Check Weather, Search My Tabs, and many others, Nilla Weather is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to check weather forecasts directly from the web browser, without visiting any external websites. This functionality may appear legitimate and usef
Displayed by a malicious website, "Windows Has Detected An Internet Attack" is a fake error pop-up similar to Your Device Is Under Threat, Threats Detected, Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer, and many others. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentia
Created by Aztec Media Inc, the Linkey or Linkey Project browser plugin claims to make users' Internet browsing experience more productive by displaying quick links to popular games, videos, social webistes, etc. This extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firef
Based on an open-source ransomware-type project called Hidden Tear, RASTAKHIZ is a virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, RASTAKHIZ encrypts stored data. During encryption, RASTAKHIZ appends the ".RASTAKHIZ" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg