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DummyLocker Ransomware
Ransomware

DummyLocker Ransomware

DummyLocker is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn. Following system infiltration, DummyLocker encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography and appends the ".dCrypt" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.dCrypt"). Following successful enc

Gremit Ransomware
Ransomware

Gremit Ransomware

Gremit is a ransomware-type virus which encrypts files stored on the system. During encryption, Gremit appends file names with the ".rnsmwr" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.rnsmwr"). A pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message is then displayed. The Gremit messag

Your Computer May Be At Risk Scam
Adware

Your Computer May Be At Risk Scam

"Your Computer May Be At Risk" is a fake error message displayed by a number of deceptive potentially unwanted programs (PUPs, such as "PC Clean Plus", "PC Purifier", etc.) By offering a variety of 'useful features', PUPs often trick users into believing that they are legitimate programs. In fact

Esmeralda Ransomware
Ransomware

Esmeralda Ransomware

Identical to Kangaroo, Esmeralda is an updated version of Apocalypse ransomware. Following infiltration, Esmeralda encrypts various files and appends the ".encrypted" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.encrypted". A pop-up window is then d

Kangaroo Ransomware
Ransomware

Kangaroo Ransomware

Kangaroo is a new variant of file-encryption ransomware called Apocalypse. Following successful infiltration, Kangaroo encrypts files and appends their names with the ".crypted_file" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.crypted_file"). Once files are encrypted, Kangaroo opens

Command Prompt Ransomware
Ransomware

Command Prompt Ransomware

Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Command Prompt is a ransomware-type virus that allegedly encrypts victims' files. There are two variants of this malware: "PayDOS" and "SERPENT". Following infiltration, this ransomware 'encrypts' files and opens a command prompt (cmd), which contains a ransom-demand

Webstarts.biz Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Webstarts.biz Redirect

webstarts.biz is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to a number of popular websites. This functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, webstarts.biz is

Winrared Ransomware
Ransomware

Winrared Ransomware

Winrared is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates the system and locks all files by adding them to a single password-protected archive called "YourFilesHere-OpenWithWinrar.ace". This is very uncommon to ransomware-type viruses, since most encrypt files using symmetric/asymmetric encryption algo

Slithermon Adware
Adware

Slithermon Adware

Slithermon is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to play a popular browser arcade game called "Slither.io" directly from the desktop. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is not genuine and has no association with the actual game. Slithermon o

Searchemyn.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Searchemyn.com Redirect

Identical to doseofhealthy.com, miyake-inc.com, searchisweb.com, and many other sites, searchemyn.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to generate improved results. The appearance of this site is very similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users o