Ransomware 2.0 is a virus that claims to be ransomware-type malware. It infiltrates the system, locks the screen, and states that the computer is ransomware and that files are encrypted. The screen-lock also contains a ransom-demand message. The message states that the victim must pay a rans
Jack.pot is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt various files. During encryption, Jack.pot appends the ".coin" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.coin". Following successful encryption, Jack.pot locks the computer screen and d
ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 is an updated version of Windows Activation Pro scam that locks the screen and states that the Windows OS is not activated. To remove the screen lock, victims must enter a valid Windows activation key. Be aware, however, that this is a scam - legitimate keys wil
Developers present chinimplants.website as a legitimate Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that chinimplants.website is legitimate and useful. In fact, developers promote this s
doseofhealthy.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to miyake-inc.com, lupny.com, searchoko.com, and many others. By falsely claiming to generate improved search results, doseofhealthy.com attempts to give the impression of legitimate software. In fact, this site is promoted using rogue
Identical to lupny.com, videobah.com, searchoko.com, and many other sites, miyake-inc.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that miyake-inc.com is legitimate and useful, however, the site is prom
4yendex.com is a rogue website claiming to be an Internet search engine. By claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to various popular websites, 4yendex.com often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate and useful site. In fact, developers promote 4yendex
*.thor is a new variant of Locky ransomware. Developers spread this ransomware via spam emails. Following infiltration, *.thor encrypts various files using asymmetric cryptography. During encryption, this ransomware renames files using the "[8_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[4_random_ch
*.shit is a new variant of Locky ransomware that is distributed using spam emails. The emails contain malicious files (JS/WSF/HTA) that download an encrypted DLL file, decrypt, and execute it. The file downloads the ransomware. Once infiltrated, the virus will encrypt hundreds of file types. Encr
"Please complete a quick survey to continue" is a ransomware infection that locks computer users' desktops. This is an attempt to coerce users into completing online surveys in order to unlock their computers. Ransomware infections of this type are relatively recent - previous variants exploited