KnowTheBible is a rogue application claiming to allow users to play a trivia game with Bible-related questions. On initial inspection, KnowTheBible may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three reas
ageofcomp.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to tpoxa.com, sstartbest.ru, bestsearchs.com, and a number of other websites. Developers claim that ageofcomp.com is an improved Internet search engine that generates better search results. On initial inspection, ageofcomp.com may seem legi
*.cryptolocker is ransomware-type malware that claims to be a high-risk virus called CryptoLocker. *.cryptolocker was first discovered by Fabian Wosar. Following infiltration, *.cryptolocker encrypts files using RSA-2048 cryptography. In addition, this malware appends the ".cryptolocker" extensio
DeriaLock is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn. There are two variants of this malware. The first locks the screen and displays a ransom-demand message. The second encrypts files and appends the ".deria" extension to the name of each compromised file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed
Developed by ClientConnect Ltd., searchespro.com is a fake search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, searchespro.com barely differs from popular legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and m
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HomeworkSimplified is a deceptive application that supposedly provides significant information relating to various school subjects (history, English, math, science, etc.). On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, HomeworkSimplified is categorized as a pote
search.plasticumbrella.com is another fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These false claims often trick users into believing that search.plasticumbrella.com is legitimate and useful, however, this site continua
Free-Freedom is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Lawrence Abrams. This malware claims to encrypt files, however, this is incorrect. Free-Freedom ransomware corrupts file permissions, thereby preventing access to them. The virus displays a pop-up that contains a ransom-demand message. Free-Fr
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