First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Nulltica is malware based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Following successful infiltration, Nulltica encrypts stored data using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the
Developers present boxedsearch.com as a genuine Internet search engine designed to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, boxedsearch.com barely differs from legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Therefore, many users beli
"Notice - First Warning" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website to which users are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Therefore, users often visit this site inadvertently. As well as causing redirects, PUPs track Internet browsing activity and continually
"Critical Security Warning!" is a fake error displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this website by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent ("bundling" method). As well as causing redirects, potentially unwanted programs also deliver intrus
"RDN_YahLover.worm Infection" is an updated variant of a fake pop-up error message called YahLover.worm (that previously targeted Mac users only). This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Th
"Warning: Windows Has Detected a Malicious Virus" is a fake error pop-up generated by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that stealthily infiltrate systems without permission. Research also shows tha
Bizarrehall is a deceptive application that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by providing a feature to improve search results. On initial inspection, Bizarrehall may appear legitimate and useful, however, this application infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it co
"This Build of Windows Platform is Expired today" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. As well as causing redirects, PUPs
Developers present Fast Email Access as a legitimate application that allows users to easily access their emails. Initially, Fast Email Access may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reason
Search Free Horoscope is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to check their daily horoscope predictions. Judging on appearance alone, Search Free Horoscope may seem legitimate, useful, and not suspicious. In fact, this program infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it s