Discovered by Michael Gillespie, DATASTOP is an updated version of high-risk ransomware called STOP. It is designed to infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files using RSA-1024 encryption. Compromised data immediately becomes unusable. During encryption, DATASTOP appends filenames with t
speed-open2.com is a deceptive URL designed to redirect to a random website promoted via the MGID advertising network. Research shows that users are redirected to speed-open2.com by various intrusive advertisements delivered by potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs) and, in some cases, o
toexten.com is a deceptive website designed to redirect users to a number of other dubious websites. It is very similar to dentially.info, cobalten.com, bestadbid.com, and many others. Research shows that many users visit toexten.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted prog
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Zzz12 is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored data using the AES-256 algorithm. The files are then completely unusable. During encryption, Zzz12 adds the ".zzz12" appendix to the name of each encrypted file. For exampl
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Deep is a high-risk ransomware-type virus that originates from the Scarab malware family. After successfully infiltrating the system, Deep encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".deep" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "
filecheckerapp.com is a fake search engine promoted using the FileCheckerApp browser extension. FileCheckerApp supposedly allows users to increase their online security using security tools designed to scan any file with 63 antivirus engines. FileCheckerApp is a browser hijacking app that ta
The buyslaw.com search engine offers web results from the best selected sites in one search engine, and supposedly uses search technology based on the Google search engine. It claims to be an optimised and customized search engine that protects you and your personal information from any third part
Browser redirects to the sowin8.com fake search engine are a sign of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or the existence of adware on your computer. Judging on appearance alone, this browser hijacker may seem legitimate, since it is very similar to other popular search engines such as Google and
The search14.co search engine is owned by a company that claims to be a global leader in digital search technology. By specializing in search engine technology, they aim to help owners of websites and web networks to generate revenue. Judging on appearance alone, the site may seem to be a legitima
The search.searchwu.com search engine is promoted by Polarity Technologies Ltd using the Weather Update browser hijacker app. The app offers a search engine for an enhanced browsing experience and information relating to accurate local weather forecasts, latest storm warnings, and more. The