First discovered by security researcher, Lawrence Abrams, The Trump Locker is a ransomware-type virus identical to VenusLocker. Once infiltrated, this virus encrypts files using RSA-2048 cryptography. Note that The Trump Locker encrypts files in two ways: 1) full file encryption; 2) encryption of
zridi.net is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, zridi.net barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that zridi
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, ScenicHomepage is a deceptive application that supposedly allows the addition of nature wallpapers to the browser homepage. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, ScenicHomepage usually infiltrates systems without permis
search.funtvtabsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.funsafetabsearch.com, search.funcybertabsearch.com, search.funsecuritytabsearch.com, and many others. By claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to various popular websites, search.funtvt
FreeMaps is a rogue application that supposedly allows access to street views and maps of various areas. Initially, FreeMaps may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. It modifies of web browser's settings and c
Developers present Mute Tabs Button as a legitimate application that supposedly allows all browser tabs to be muted. On initial inspection, Mute Tabs Button may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it continually tracks users' Inte
"Your Device Has Been Blocked" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by malicious websites. Note that it only targets the Mac OS. Users often visit these malicious websites inadvertently, without their consent - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps
getresultsfast.net is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, getresultsfast.net barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, EasyPhotoEdit is a rogue application that supposedly allows easy editing of photos and other images. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, EasyPhotoEdit is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a brows
"Windows Activation" is a fake error message displayed by a malware-type app. First discovered by security researcher, Pieter Arntz, "Windows Activation" locks the computer screen and displays a fake MS Windows Activation window encouraging users to enter a 'genuine activation key'. This malware m