HappyLocker is file-encryption ransomware based on Hidden Tear - an open-source ransomware project. Cyber criminals promote HappyLocker via "Instant Satoshi BOT" - a malicious application that supposedly rewards users in Bitcoins for completing various 'captchas'. Following infiltration, HappyLoc
AiraCrop is ransomware-type malware that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. AiraCrop append the names of encrypted files with the "._AiraCropEncrypted!" extension (some AiraCrop variants append ".airacropencrypted!"). For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg._AiraCropEncrypt
WickedLocker is a file-encryption virus based on Hidden Tear - an open-source ransomware project. Following successful infiltration, WickedLocker encrypts files and file names with the ".locked" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked"). Following encryption, WickedLocker o
PaySafeGen is file encryption malware presented as a hacking tool, which supposedly generates genuine PaySafeCard codes free of charge. In fact, these claims are false. When executed, PaySafeGen encrypts various files stored on the system. During encryption, PaySafeGen appends the ".cry_" extensio
Telecrypt is file encryption ransomware written in the Delphi (programming language) and, therefore, the virus is in the form of a binary file and must be executed manually. If run accidentally, Telecrypt encrypts various files stored on the system (e.g., .doc, .pdf, .jpg, etc.). Research shows t
copypast.ru is a fake Internet search engine identical to nixunhuan.com, searchisweb.com, searchemyn.com, and many others. Judging on appearance alone, copypast.ru barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other similar legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that copypast.ru
nixunhuan.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to doseofhealthy.com, searchisweb.com, searchemyn.com, and many others. By offering improved search results, nixunhuan.com often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate and useful. In fact, nixunhuan.com is promoted via deceptive
"Microsoft Windows is not genuine" is a fake error message that locks computer screens and states that the operating system (Windows) is not genuine. To return systems to their previous states, victims must enter a Windows product key. Be aware, however, that "Microsoft Windows is not genuine" err
Developers present search.swissfist.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results, thereby enhancing the Internet browsing experience. These claims often trick users into believing that search.swissfist.com is legitimate, however, developers promote the site
Search Disk is a deceptive application that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by improving Internet search results and allowing price comparison of various e-shops. Many believe that Search Disk is legitimate and useful, however, this application often infiltrates systems without use