"Microsoft Help Desk" is a trojan that locks the computer screen and displays a fake error message. Trojans are often distributed along with various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Following infiltration, PUPs cause unwanted redirects, deliver various intrusive online advertisements, and con
Developers present guruofsearch.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and by providing quick access to various popular websites (for example, YouTube, eBay, Facebook, etc.). Judging on appearance alone,
Pr0tector is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, Michael Gillespie. Following successful infiltration, Pr0tector encrypts various files and appends their names with the ".pr0tector" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.pr0tector"). Once files are en
DoNotChange is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, DoNotChange encrypts various information and appends filenames with the ".Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.Do_not_change_t
First discovered by malware researcher, Jiri Kropac, "Notice From Microsoft Corporation" is a malware virus distributed via the "CashBillPending(Autosaved)1.pdf.exe" file. Once infiltrated, "Notice From Microsoft Corporation" locks the screen and displays a fake error message. Furthermore, it enc
According to the developers, greatsearch.org is an Internet search engine engine that generates improved search results and, therefore enhances the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, greatsearch.org barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engine
According to the developers, ww-searchings.com is an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by improving search results. The appearance of this site barely differs from Yahoo, Google, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many
forsearch.net is a deceptive website that supposedly enhances users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that forsearch.net is legitimate and useful. In fact, this site gathers various information relating to Internet b
Weatherly is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to check local weather forecasts. Judging on appearance alone, Weatherly may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for
favoritesearch.org is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this website barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other reputable search engines. Therefore, many users believe that fav