Speedownloader is a rogue application that supposedly helps to download various files. Judging on appearance alone, Speedownloader may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons for these negative a
Developers present search.aquatoria.net as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, this site barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users
Fluffy-TAR is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, Lawrence Abrams. This malware is designed to encrypt files and append the ".lock75" extension to associated filenames (for example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "sample.jpg.lock75"). This software is still in development
GX40 is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Lawrence Abrams. Once infiltrated, GX40 encrypts various files and appends associated filenames with the ".encrypted" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.encrypted"). Following successful encryption, GX40 opens a pop-up windo
According to the developers, initialpage123.com is an Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, initialpage123.com barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other reputable search engines
AngryKite is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, Lawrence Abrams. Once infiltrated, AngryKite encrypts various data and renames compromised files using the "[random_characters].NumberDot" pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "G4ag0-3tga.NumberDont". Followi
Developers present scoutee.net as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. These claims often trick users into believing that scoutee.net is legitimate and useful, however, this rogue site is promoted using fake downloa
Palikan.com is a browser-hijacking application that employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers. This app infiltrates the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers, modifying the new tab URL, homepage, and default search engi
The Hao123.com website was created by Baidu (one of the largest web services companies in China). This is a legitimate website, which enhances Internet users' browsing experience by providing easy access to trending sites, quick Internet search access, etc. While this site is not malicious, many
Jollywallet is a browser plug-in created by Radyoos Media Ltd. It promises to save users money whilst shopping online (by recouping a percentage of any money spent). This browser add-on is not technically a computer virus or related to malware infections, however, computer users have recently rep