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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
Identical to You Have a ZEUS virus, "You have a ALUREON virus" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These apps infiltrate the system during install
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Recoverhelp@protonmail.ch (first discovered by security researcher @kafeine) is a new variant of Fantom - a high-risk ransomware-type virus designed to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt files using an asymmetric encryption algorithm. During encryption, recoverhelp@protonmail.ch displays a
search4tops.com is a deceptive website claiming to be an improved Internet search engine that supposedly generates the most relevant search results. The appearance of this site barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users are often tricked into be
Crypton is a ransomware-type virus which encrypts files and appends filenames with the "_crypt" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample_crypt.jpg". Once the files are encrypted, Crypton opens a pop-up window and creates a text file ("readme_encrypted.txt"), placing it on the des
"Notice of Imposition of Fine" is ransomware that locks computer screens and accuses victims of violating cyber laws. To avoid punishment, victims must supposedly pay a fine. Be aware, however, this is a scam - cyber criminals merely attempt to trick victims into paying for nothing. On initi
Luck is file-encrypting ransomware. Following infiltration, Luck employs asymmetric cryptography (RSA-2048) to encrypt various files stored on the system. During encryption, Luck appends file names with the ".[user_id]_luck" extension (for instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "sample.jpg.9DF
Similar to Donald Trump ransomware, Angela Merkel is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts various files and appends file names with the ".angelamerkel" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.angelamerkel". Following successful encryption, this ransomware displays a pop-up