Developers present yapages.ru as an improved Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing a number of other 'useful features'. Initially, this website may appear legitimate and useful, however, yapages.ru is promoted via
AllInOneDocs is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. According to the developers, AllInOneDocs provides Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) features. On initial inspection, this application may appear legitimate and useful, however, it usually infiltrates systems wi
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