Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Sapphire ransomware encrypts data and displays a pop-up window containing a ransom message with decryption instructions. It renames encrypted files by adding the ".sapphire" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.sapphire". To decrypt their fil
0fficial[.]info is a scam website used to endorse the Cleanup My Mac application (however, it is actually presented as "MacCleaner"). This site uses scare-tactics to encourage users into installing its promoted Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). The 0fficial[.]info web page warns visitors
ManagerPages is an application that supposedly makes everyday browsing easier, however, rather than operating as a useful tool, it feeds users with unwanted ads. This software is classified as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Most people download and install apps of this typ
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Bguu is malicious software based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. It is designed to encrypt files and keep them locked until a ransom is paid (decryption software/tool is purchased). As the encryption is in progress, this program renames fil
Veracrypt is a Russian offline version of a ransomware-type program that belong to the Aurora ransomware family. This particular ransomware was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. It encrypts files, renames them, and creates three identical ransom messages. Veracrypt renames files by adding the ".ve
Reco is malicious software belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. This program operates by encrypting data and denying access until a ransom is paid (i.e., until a decryption tool/software is purchased). When this ransomware encrypts data, it renames files with the ".reco" extension. Therefore,
Virtually identical to search.genieosearch.com, search.mapsonlinepro.com, search.convertersearch.com, and countless others, search.roterismus.com is a fake search engine. It supposedly enhances the browsing experience by providing improved search results. It has a professional design similar to
OnyxLocker was discovered by Alex Svirid and, like most ransomware-type programs, is designed to encrypt victims' files and keep them inaccessible unless a ransom is paid. In fact, this particular ransomware does not encrypt all files. Nevertheless, it impossible to decrypt files without a specifi
Directions Maps Finder is a browser hijacker endorsed for quick access to map and route related content. It is supposedly capable of providing various maps, local traffic data, driving directions and similar, however, it operates by modifying browser settings to promote a fake search engine (searc
ForBrowser is one of many adware-type applications that serve intrusive advertisements. Typically, people download and install apps of this type unintentionally. They are therefore called potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Additionally, adware is often designed to gather information about