CryptoDevil is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, xXToffeeXx. After infiltrating the system, CryptoDevil stealthily encrypts various files. Unlike other ransomware-type viruses, however, this virus only encrypts files stored within the CryptoDevil folder (and subfolders). I
The Trovi.com browser hijacker infiltrates users' Internet browsers through free software downloads. This website is created by Conduit Ltd (operated by ClientConnect Ltd) and distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Internet users commonly install this browser s
First discovered by malware researcher, Jakub Kroustek, Lick is a ransomware-type virus similar to Kirk. Once infiltrated, Lick encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".Licked" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.Licked". Lick then creates the following f
Identical to funcionapage.com, attirerpage.com, and a number of other bogus sites, amisites.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, amisites.com may seem similar or identi
Rocket Tab is a browser add-on developed by Rich River Media. The software claim to make the Internet browsing experience more productive by enabling multiple site search capabilities and providing the convenience of searching popular local sites without having to open additional windows or tabs.
ZinoCrypt is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, ZinoCrypt encrypts files and appends filenames with the ".ZINO" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "sample.jpg.ZINO". Following successful encryption, ZinoCrypt create
Search.mysearch.com is a deceptive website that claims to be an Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is identical to other websites such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing, Users often believe that search.mysearch.com is legitimate, however, search.mysearch.com is promoted using bogus softw
Browser Shop is an advertising platform used by many dubious websites that promote potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), questionable medicinal products, dating services, etc. This platform is implemented by various browser extension developers to monetize their free plug-ins. Browser Shop is no
The DealWifi application supposedly allows users to turn their Windows PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot - "Deal WiFi, a product of RAFO TECHNOLOGY, is an easy-to-use software that turns your laptop/PC into a Wi-Fi wireless access point. Anyone nearby can surf the Internet through your sharing." These fake
The browser-hijacking application, dregol.com, employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari). Bundling is a way to distribute applications together with other software, and there