safetyvpn[.]net is one of many deceptive websites used to trick visitors into believing that their devices are infected with viruses. It targets mostly mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones, but can also be opened by desktop computer users. The main purpose of these sites is to advertise var
Local Classifieds Hub is a browser hijacker. Endorsed as a tool for easy and fast access to classified advertisements, it is accompanied by a fake search engine. Most users install this rogue app onto their devices inadvertently/unwillingly, therefore it is considered to be a PUA (potentially unwa
MacOS Bundlore (also known as Crossrider) or is a family of deceptive software installers that allow criminals to proliferate ("bundle") adware-type applications (such as CinemaPlusPro, FlashMall, MyShopcoupon, etc.) together with regular apps. Adware-type apps typically offer 'useful features'
Meds is malicious software that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Typically, ransomware-type programs are used to encrypt files and force victims to purchase decryption tools and/or keys (in effect, pay ransoms). This ransomware adds the ".meds" extension to all encrypted files. For example,
Discovered by GrujaRS, PyLock is a high-risk ransomware infection that stealthily infiltrates computers and encrypts most stored data, thereby rendering it unusable. As well as compromising data, PyLock appends each filename with the ".locked" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.j
Vinuser[.]biz is a rogue site, sharing many similarities with maroolatrack.com, mega-deals.mobi, soptarroutg.com and thousands of others. It operates by causing unauthorized redirects to untrustworthy and possibly malicious websites, as well as by delivering highly dubious content for user consump
numberonevpn[.]com is a deceptive website that targets iPhone, iPad, and desktop computer (iMac) users. Its main purpose is to trick visitors into downloading an application designed to remove fake viruses supposedly detected by the numberonevpn[.]com website. Do not trust websites of this type
Clipboard Hijacker is malicious software used by cyber criminals to make fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions. This can be achieved simply by changing cryptocurrency wallet addresses from those saved in users' clipboards to others owned by cyber criminals. In this way, they use Clipboard Hijack
Current & Breaking News is a rogue application, advertised as a tool for easy access to top news sources, with the supposed ability to enhance web searches. Despite legitimate appearances, this app is categorized as both a PUA (potentially unwanted application) and a browser hijacker. The for
searchgeniusapp.com is the address of a fake search engine designed to provide accurate results, fast searches, and improve browsing in other ways. As with most search engines of this type, however, this site is promoted through a browser hijacker (in this case, called Genius Search). These apps