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Search.webfindersearch.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.webfindersearch.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to search.macsafefinder.com and search.anysearchresults.com, search.webfindersearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that claims to generate improved search results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, search.webfindersearch.com barely diff

x1881 Ransomware
Ransomware

x1881 Ransomware

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, x1881 is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, this malware encrypts stored data and renames files using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].x1881" pattern. For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "0

Search.anysearchresults.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.anysearchresults.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to search.macsafefinder.com and many others, search.anysearchresults.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results. On initial inspection, search.anysearchresults.com may seem legitimate and useful, since its

Blind Ransomware
Ransomware

Blind Ransomware

First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Blind is ransomware similar to viruses from the BTCWare and GlobeImposter malware families. Once infiltrated, Blind encrypts stored data and appends names of compromised files with ".[developer's_email].blind" or ".[developer's_email].

SYSTEM WARNING Scam
Adware

SYSTEM WARNING Scam

Displayed by a malicious website, "SYSTEM WARNING" is a fake error message claiming that the system is damaged. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Most infiltrate systems without consent. As well

Home.pdftoolkit.net Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Home.pdftoolkit.net Redirect (Mac)

home.pdftoolkit.net is presented as a "high-quality" Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, home.pdftoolkit.net may seem legitimate and useful, however, t

Microsoft Windows Got De-Activated Scam
Ransomware

Microsoft Windows Got De-Activated Scam

Discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrence Abrams, "Microsoft Windows Got De-Activated" is a fake error similar to Product Key Has Expired, Windows Health Is Critical, and many others. These scams are often proliferated by malicious programs (such as software cracks, fake downloads, etc.

Your Windows Infected With Viruses Scam
Adware

Your Windows Infected With Viruses Scam

"Your Windows Infected With Viruses" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Research shows that users are redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Following successful installation, PUPs cause unwante

Searchdefence.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Searchdefence.com Redirect

Developers present searchdefence.com as a high-end Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Initially, searchdefence.com may seem legitimate and useful, as its appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other similar legit

Anubi Ransomware
Ransomware

Anubi Ransomware

Anubi is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri. Once infiltrated, Anubi encrypts various data and appends filenames with the ".[anubi@cock.li].anubi" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[anubi@cock.li].anubi". Following successful encry