Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, AVCrypt is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily encrypts most stored files and prepends "+" to the name of each encrypted file. For example, encrypted "sample.jpg" is renamed to "+sample.jpg". Following successful encryption, AVCrypt creates a text file ("+HOW_
macsafesearch.net is a fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, macsafesearch.net may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many use
"Flash Player Premium SMS" is a scam promoted by deceptive websites. In most cases, users are redirected to these websites by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive advertisements displayed by dubious sites. PUPs typically infiltrate systems without permission. As well as causing redir
First discovered by Michael Gillespie, WhiteRose is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data. Research shows that WhiteRose originates from the same ransomware family as the BlackRuby2 and Zenis viruses. During encryption, WhiteRose renames file
Sorry is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn. Research shows that Sorry is based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Immediately after infiltration, Sorry encrypts stored data using AES cryptography and appends filenames with the ".s
GlobeImposter is a ransomware-type virus that mimics Purge (Globe) ransomware. Following infiltration, GlobeImposter encrypts various files and appends: ".[blellockr@godzym.me].bkc", ".IGAMI", ".tabufa", ".FIT", ".ANAMI", ".crypted_bizarrio@pay4me_in", ".FORESTGUST", ".[dsupport@protonmail.com]",
Developers state that Instantly Converter is a legitimate application that allows conversion of PDF files to other formats. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Instantly Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are thr
UnzipPro is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to extract and compress data. Judging on appearance alone, UnzipPro may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, UnzipPro is categorize
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Rapid 2.0 is an updated version of high-risk ransomware called Rapid. Immediately after infiltration, Rapid 2.0 encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[7_random_digits].[5_random_letters]" pattern. For example, "1.jpg" might be renamed to a f
"Something Went Wrong With Your Internet Service" is another fake error message displayed by deceptive websites. Research shows that, in most cases, users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads displayed by other rogue sites.