"System Blocked For Security Reasons" is a fake error message stating that the computer has been infected. It is displayed by a malicious website, which users are redirected to by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps infiltrate systems without users' consent (bundling method). As well
Polski is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography. This malware was first discovered by Michael Gillespie. During encryption, Polski appends the ".aes" extension to the name of each compromised file. Once the files are encrypted, this virus creates an HTML file ("!!
search.queryrouter.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. The appearance of this website barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate fake search engines. Therefore, many users believe
"Your System Might Be Infected" is a fake error pop-up displayed by a rogue website to which users are redirected by potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). Research shows that these apps usually infiltrate systems during installation of free applications (bundling method). As well as c
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, HeadlineAlley is a rogue application that supposedly provides the latest news from around the world. Judging on appearance alone, HeadlineAlley may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a brow
According to the developers, searchzweb.com is an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that searchzweb.com is legitimate and useful, however, developers pro
FreePDFConverter is a deceptive application that supposedly allows conversion of various file formats (.DOC, .TXT, .JPG, etc.) to PDF. Initially, FreePDFConverter may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application usually infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it stealthi
myfast-search.com is a fake Internet search that falsely claims to generate improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this website barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other similar search engines. Therefore, many users believe that myfast-search.com is also legitimate and usef
Developers present search.polarisearch.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results, displaying time/weather forecasts, and displaying attractive homepage wallpapers. On initial inspection, this site may s
Developers present search.searchsterjosoft.com as an improved Internet search engine that enhances the web browsing experience by providing quick access to popular websites (YouTube, Facebook, Gmail, etc.), and by generating improved search results. Initially, this website may seem legitimate and