Discovered by Pieter Arntz, "Buy Windows Defender Essentials" is fake error/malware distributed as a 'cracked' software installer. Once the set-up is executed, it downloads a number of other malicious excecutables (full list below) and places them into various folders. Following successful downlo
foxsearch.me is another fake search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, foxsearch.me may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that
Similar to You Have A Trojan!, WANNACRY DETECTED, Your Device Is Under Threat, and many others, "Your TCP Connection Was Blocked" is a fake error displayed by a rogue website. Users are redirected to this site by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that typically infiltrate systems withou
Developers present Your Map View as a legitimate application that supposedly provides GPS-related functions. On initial inspection, Your Map View may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission and records sensitive data
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, LockeR is a ransomware-type virus almost identical to SIGMA. Immediately after infiltration, LockeR encrypts most stored data using RSA-2048 and AES-256 cryptographies. From this point, files become unusable. During encryption, L
"YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN BLOCKED" is another fake error similar to You Have A Trojan!, WANNACRY DETECTED, Windows Detected ZEUS Virus, and many others. The message is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (
citypage.today is another fake search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular news websites. The appearance of citypage.today barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications), StudyHQ is a deceptive application that supposedly provides a study aid and access to tests on many subjects. On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, StudyHQ usually infiltrates systems
According to the developers, Your Speed Test Now is a legitimate application that allows users to test their Internet performance. Judging on appearance alone, Your Speed Test Now may seem legitimate, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifi
smartoffer.site is a rogue website identical to oclasrv.com, onclickpredictiv.com, adprohub.com, and many others. smartoffer.site redirects to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users often visit smartoffer.site inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs