8lock8 is ransomware-type virus based on HiddenTear (an educational open-source ransomware released in August, 2015). After system infiltration, 8lock8 uses AES-256 (an asymmetric encryption algorithm) to encrypt various files stored in victims' computers. During encryption, this ransomware appen
SNSLocker is ransomware that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various files stored on victims' computers. Types of targeted files include .bmp, .mp4, .doc, and many others. To encrypt these files, SNSLocker uses the AES-256 algorithm. Therefore, two keys (public and private) are genera
.777 is a file-encrypting ransomware-type virus. This malware uses asymmetric encryption to encrypt victims' files. During encryption, .777 ransomware generates two keys - public and private (public to encrypt files, private to decrypt). Note that decryption without this key is impossible. Theref
GenieGamer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to play various addictive arcade games. On initial inspection, GenieGamer may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior, this PUP is classed as adware. One of the main reasons for these negative assoc
SeginChile is ransomware-type malware that utilizes an open source ransomware kit called 'eda2'. Following infiltration, SeginChile employs the AES-256 algorithm to encrypt various files stored within victims' files. This ransomware also extends the name of each encrypted file with a .seginchile e
TeslaCrypt is a malicious program that encrypts users' files using AES encryption. Malware of this type is called ransomware. Once the files are encrypted, payment for a private key (used to decrypt files) is demanded. TeslaCrypt differs from typical file encrypting ransomware (which targe
GhostCrypt is ransomware-type malware designed to hijack computers and encrypt various stored files (for example, .bmp, .css, .jpeg, etc.) To encrypt these files, GhostCrypt uses an asymmetric encryption algorithm and, thus, public and private keys are generated during encryption. Furthermore, th
Identical to TrendsTab, Trendio is a dubious application claiming to deliver all of the latest news trending on the Internet - "Let Trendio bring the news to you! Save time by getting the hottest trending topics all in one place, without having to visit multiple websites!" Many users believe tha
TrendsTab is a bogus application claiming to provide all the latest news available on the Internet - "Let TrendsTab bring the news to you! Save time by getting the hottest trending topics all in one place, without having to visit multiple websites!" On initial inspection, this application may seem
Hotwebfree.com is another fake Internet search engine similar to bitable.com, goodasfound.com, and a number of other dubious sites. On initial inspection, hotwebfree.com may seem a legitimate website, however, developers promote it using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web