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Nullbyte is a ransomware-type virus (previous variants: DetoxCrypto, Serpico) that infiltrates the system and encrypts a variety of stored files. During encryption, Nullbyte appends names of encrypted files with the "_nullbyte" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg_nullby

safe-web.tk is a rogue website claiming to be a legitimate search engine that supposedly generates improved search results, and provides a 'result-filtering' feature allowing users to search within certain websites only. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promo

According to the developers, chromestart4.ru/i/rt4.html is a legitimate Internet search engine that greatly improves Internet browsing by generating the most relevant search results. These claims often trick users into believing that chromestart4.ru is legitimate, however, this website records var

ustarts.xyz is a fake Internet search engine. By claiming to generate improved search results, ustarts.xyz attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that developers promote this rogue site using deceptive software downloaders/installers that hijack Internet browsers and st

Identical to ttczmd.com, mystartpage1.ru, wzscnet.com, and a number of other rogue sites, blackpage3.ru/i/start.html is fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved search results.  These claims often trick users into believing that

Cerber3 is an updated version of Cerber - high-risk ransomware-type malware. Following successful infiltration, Cerber3 encrypts files, generates random file names (10 characters), and appends the ".cerber3" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed t

tab4you.com is a deceptive website that claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine generating improved search results and displaying local weather forecasts, current time, and allowing creation of 'to-do' lists. Some users believe that tab4you.com is a legitimate and useful website, however

JohnyCryptor is another ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored files. During encryption, JohnyCryptor generates a "How to decrypt your files.txt" file, placing it on the desktop. It also changes the desktop background. This behavior is common to ransomware-ty

Serpico is a new variant of DetoxCrypto ransomware. Unlike DetoxCrypto, however, Serpico does not use PokemonGo video game images to trick users into running malicious files. Following infiltration, Serpico encrypts various data types (for example, .jpg, .docx, .ppt, .psd, etc.) stored on the comp

TribalAd PPC Ad Network is a legitimate advertising network, however, research shows that associated advertisements are often displayed by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). By falsely claiming to provide 'useful functions' PUPs often attempt to give the impression of legiti