*.aesir is a new variant of Locky. Apart from minor updates, it is also virtually identical to .odin and *.thor. Developers spread this ransomware via spam emails (malicious attachments). Following infiltration, *.aesir encrypts stored files (targeting 456 file types in total) using asymmetric cry
According to the developers, webbooks.site is a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites (Wikipedia, PayPal, YouTube, Twitter, etc.). On initial inspection, webbooks.site may seem legitimate and useful, howeve
searchgoog.ru is a fake Internet search engine identical to gotosearch.ru. Developers claim that searchgoog.ru significantly enhances the Internet browsing activity by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, searchgoog.ru may seem similar to legitimate search engi
According to the developers, secury-surf.com is a legitimate Internet search engine that enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that secury-surf.com is legitimate, however, developers promote this rogue website by
CHIP is ransomware-type malware distributed using Rig Exploit Kit. Following infiltration, CHIP encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".CHIP" or ".DALE" extensions. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.CHIP". Following successful encryption, CHIP creates a text file
ShellLocker is a ransomware-type virus developed using .NET framework. It was first discovered by Jakub Kroustek and is virtually identical to another ransomware virus called Exotic. Following infiltration, this virus encrypts stored data (video, audio, etc.) and renames encrypted files using the
"Microsoft Security Essentials Toll Free" is malware that locks computer screens and displays a fake error message. The screen lock imitates a fatal system error (so-called "Blue Screen of Death"). The error message states that the system has been shutdown to prevent further damage. A pop-up is th
iwebs.site is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites. Many users believe that iwebs.site is legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via deceptive software download/installation s
Developers present bestsearchs.com as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. On initial inspection, bestsearchs.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers employ deceptive software download/i
chromepage1.ru is a fake Internet search engine identical to search4tops.com, searchisweb.com, copypast.ru, and many others. Developers claim that chromepage1.ru significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing