Searchfor.cc is the address of a fake search engine that does not generate any unique results. It is very common that fake search engines are promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that change browser's settings. In most cases, those PUAs are browser hijackers. The app that pro
Chichi is the name of ransomware designed to prevent users from accessing their files by encrypting them. It also creates a ransom note (the "Guide To Recover Your Files.txt" file) and renames files. For example, it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.chichi", "sample.jpg" to "sample.jpg.chichi", and so on.
Crypter is the name of a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption (access recovery). Files are appended with the ".crypter.[victim's_ID]" extension. For example, a file titled "1.jpg" would appear similar to "1.jpg.crypter.A8
Bigyshare[.]com is a file-sharing website hosting primarily illegal content as it infringes/breaks copyright laws. Additionally, this site uses rogue advertising networks for monetization purposes. Thousands of web pages employ this technique on the Internet; gospeljingle.com, ytop1.com
Globalprotectionspc[.]com is designed to ask for permission to deliver notifications and promote various scams. It is pretty similar to akaiksots[.]com, sweepstakessurvey[.]org, fresh-content[.]biz, and many other sites. As a rule, users end up on such pages through shady ads, websites or installe
UltraEngine is a piece of rogue software classified as adware. It has browser hijacker qualities as well. Due to the questionable techniques used to distribute this app, it is also categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Adware can display pop-ups, coupons, banners, and
Payk is the name of ransomware that encrypts files and creates a ransom note (the "Decrypt-me.txt" text file). It also renames files by appending the paykter@gmail.com email address, a string of random characters (possibly a victim's ID), an the ".payk" extension. For instance, Payk renames a fil
ExtendedRotator generates advertisements and hijacks a web browser to promote a fake search engine. The majority of users install apps like ExtendedRotator inadvertently. Apps installed (and downloaded) in such circumstances are called potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Advertisem
Bcksz is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. This malware encrypts data (locks files) and demands ransoms for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a random character string and a ".bcksz" extension. For example, a file initially named "1.jpg" would appear similar to "1.jpg.
Cutdrywoe is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible) and demanding payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with an extension consisting of four random characters. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear similar to