fastandsearch.com is a fake search engine, however, it is advertised as useful and legitimate. Generally, developers distribute search engines of this type through rogue download or installation set-ups. These set-ups promote fake search engines by changing browser settings. The search engines are
Search Hub is a browser hijacker, advertised as a tool for enhancing web search and allegedly provides quick access to favorite websites. It is designed to change certain browser settings in order to promote its fake search engine (search.hgetsearchhub.com) and it also spies on users' browsing ac
DarkRAT is one of many remote access tools (RATs) used to control connected computers remotely. Unfortunately, in many cases, cyber criminals trick people into installing RATs onto their systems and then use them to steal personal details, infect systems with malware, and cause other damage. If y
StuardRitchi is a ransomware, belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt files and keep them on lock-down, until a ransom is paid (decryption software/tool is bought). StuardRitchi changes afflicted file extensions into ".crypt", which would make "1.jpg" appear as
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, encryptedRSA is part of the SamSam ransomware family. These programs prevent victims from accessing their data by encrypting it with strong encryption algorithms. Typically, the only way for victims to unlock their files is to decode them with software that can be
WSH (also known as WSHRAT) is the name of a remote access/administration trojan (RAT). Typically, cyber criminals use software of this type to control victims' computers remotely. In this way, they can steal personal details and data, which is then used to generate revenue in various ways. WSH is
Scammers (cyber criminals) design many deceptive websites to have the appearance of official Apple (Apple ID) websites. In fact, the genuine address of the Apple ID website is appleid.apple.com (deceptive websites use different addresses). Furthermore, fake Apple ID websites usually do not funct
Ransomware is software that encrypts files and denies access unless victims unlock them with specific decryption software (and/or keys) that can be purchased from cyber criminals who designed the program. WannaCash encrypts files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. It compresses all files and
Discovered by GrujaRS, Caleb is malicious software classified as ransomware. It is part of the Phobos ransomware family and/or is based on this software. Caleb operates by encrypting files and keeping them locked until a ransom is paid (i.e., a decryption program/tool is purchased). The delivered
Sherminator is ransomware-type software that encrypts files and creates a ransom message. Typically, people with computers infected with ransomware cannot access their files unless they decrypt them with a tool that can be purchased from the cyber criminals who designed the program. Sherminator w