Hermes is ransomware-type malware discovered by Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, Hermes encrypts files using RSA-2048 cryptography. This malware does not append extensions to the encrypted files. Note that updated variant if this ransomware "HERMES 2.1" adds ".HRM" extension to encrypted files
Displayed by a malicious website, "Error #0x80072ee7" is a fake error claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that users are redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs usually infiltrate systems without consent. Potentially unwanted pro
According to the developers, mybrowserhome.com is a high-quality Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites, thereby significantly enhancing the browsing experience. These claims often trick users into believing that m
Similar to Microsoft Warning Alert, Windows Health Is Critical, Ransomware Detected, and many others, "Unable to Locate Windows License Key" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentia
First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Crypto Tyrant is malware based on a ransomware project called DUMB. Once infiltrated, Crypto Tyrant encrypts stored data. Research shows that, unlike most other ransomware-type viruses, Crypto Tyrant does not rename encrypted files or
Bad Rabbit is a ransomware-type virus very similar to Petya and GoldenEye. This malware is distributed via legitimate websites that have been compromised and injected with malicious JavaScript code. The script redirects users to a website that displays a pop-up encouraging them to download Adobe F
PDF Baron is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to convert PDF files to DOC and vice versa. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, PDF Baron is a form of unwanted software that stealthily modifies Internet browser options without permission. Furthermore, thi
search.polimva.com is a fake Internet search engine promoted via the Polimva browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies Internet browser options without permission. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) claims to locate various articles on the Internet. In doing so, Polimva at
"WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected" is a fake error similar to Apple Security Alert, Apple Support Center - Attention!!, Apple Warning Alert, and many others. This error is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted prog
Identical to search.safefinderchoose.com, search.macsafefinder.com, search.anysearchplus.com, and many others, search.anysearchmac.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results. These claims often trick users into