First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, RansomAES is a new ransomware-type virus similar to Satyr. Once infiltrated, RansomAES encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".RansomAES" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.RansomAES". Compromised data immedia
RSAUtil is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, xXToffeeXx. This malware is written in the Delphi programming language. Once infiltrated, RSAUtil encrypts various files and appends the ".helppme@india.com.ID[8_random_digits]" extension to the name of each compromised
Watch News Live is a rogue application identical to Fast Recipe Finder, Your PDFs Converter Now, Easy To Find Forms, and many others. By offering functionality that allows users to watch various news channels via the Internet, Watch News Live attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact
Fast Recipe Finder is a deceptive application that supposedly provides access to thousands of food recipes. Judging on appearance alone, Fast Recipe Finder may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are th
PSCrypt is a ransomware-type virus based on another malware infection called GlobeImposter. Immediately after infiltration, PSCrypt encrypts most stored files. In addition, it adds the ".docs" extension to the name of each encrypted file (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.docs")
The Internet is full of applications/browser extensions that modify web browser settings without consent. These potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and add-ons are categorized as browser hijackers. In most cases, these so-called browser hijackers infiltrate systems without users' consent - develo
Developers present Relieve Stress Paint as legitimate software that helps people to calm down in stressful situations. On initial inspection, Relieve Stress Paint may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a trojan. Furthermore, Relieve Stress Paint is distributed via a rogue we
Horsia is newly-discovered ransomware that originates from another high-risk malware infection called Scarab. Immediately after infiltration, Horsia encrypts most stored data and appends the developer's email address ("horsia@airmail.cc") as an extension to the name of each compromised file. For
m.smartsrch.com is a fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, m.smartsrch.com may seem legitimate, however, this site is promoted using a browser-hijacking application called SearchFunctions. Furthermore, i
Recently discovered by malware security researcher, Marcelo Rivero, GANDCRAB 3 is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called GANDCRAB V2.0. After successful system infiltration, GANDCRAB 3 encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".CRAB" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is r