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
"BLOCK due to Suspicious Activities" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a website that users are redirected to by potentially unwanted adware-type programs. Adware often infiltrates systems without users' consent - developers distribute these applications using a deceptive marketing meth
srcbar.com is a fake web search engine identical to srch.bar By falsely claiming to generate improved results, srcbar.com often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this website using a browser-hijacking app called Search Manager. Furthermore,
go.pajosh.com is a fake web search engine identical to go.bonanzoro.com, go.zipcruncher.com, go.paradiskus.com, and many others. Its appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that go.pajosh.com is also legitimate and usef
go.bonanzoro.com is a fake search engine identical to go.paradiskus.com, go.zipcruncher.com, and a number of others. It supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. The appearance of this site barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engi
Displayed by various malicious websites, "Spyware Detected On Your Computer!" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that most users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads displayed on oth