Developers present searchz.co as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, searchz.co may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that searchz.co is also legitimate. In fact, devel
EZSearch is a rogue application that infiltrates systems during installation of other (usually free) software. This deceptive marketing method is called "bundling". Following successful infiltration, EZSearch generates various intrusive online advertisements and continually tracks users' Internet
bestsearch-online.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to sstartbest.ru, bestsearchs.com, chromepage1.ru, and many others. According to developers, bestsearch-online.com enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into
RenLocker is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files. This malware renames encrypted files using the "www-hash-part-[random_number].crypter" pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "www-hash-part-34598123.crypter". Following successful encryption, RenLocker opens a pop-up windo
play-bar.net is a fake Internet search engine claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, play-bar.net may seem identical to legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Therefore, many users belie
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, ASN1 is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored files. Cyber criminals spread ASN1 via spam emails (malicious attachments). Following infiltration, ASN1 encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography, unlike other rans
Developers present minehp.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to various popular websites (such as eBay, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) On initial inspection, minehp.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site continual
Developers present MarvelSound as an improved music player. Initially, MarvelSound may seem legitimate and useful, however, this software often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity. For thes
Developers present Secure Finder as an application that supposedly allows users to anonymously search the Internet and protects privacy. Many believe that Secure Finder is legitimate and useful, however, this app is distributed using the "bundling" method. Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web
Developers (Mindspark Interactive Network) present GoUnzip as a legitimate application used to manage compressed files. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, GoUnzip is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three r