"Don't Restart Your Computer" is a deceptive pop-up error displayed by a rogue website. Users are redirected to this website by unwanted programs that usually infiltrate systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). As well as causing unwanted redirects, potentially unwanted programs also d
The "Fast-Search" application causes Sponsored Ads and browser redirects to fast-search.info website, which appear on various websites. The developers (Fast-Search Apps) claim that their product helps users to quickly surf through webpages - "Fast-Search allows you to get to the next page faster.
Developed by ClientConnect Ltd., fpseek.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Initially, fpseek.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-u
Wizzcaster is an advertising network used by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps often infiltrate systems without users' consent (bundling method). Following infiltration, adware-type applications such as these continually track Internet browsing activity and display various i
Digisom is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various files. During encryption, Digisom renames encrypted files using the "[original_file_name][3_random_characters.x]" pattern (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpgG3e.x"). Some newer variants of
fastsearchanswer.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate improved search results. The appearance of this website barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other similar legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that fastsearchanswer.com is also legiti
According to the developers, motious.com is an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that motious.com is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote t
ConvertPDFsNow is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This app supposedly allows conversion of various file formats to PDF. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a
"System Blocked For Security Reasons" is a fake error message stating that the computer has been infected. It is displayed by a malicious website, which users are redirected to by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps infiltrate systems without users' consent (bundling method). As well
Polski is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography. This malware was first discovered by Michael Gillespie. During encryption, Polski appends the ".aes" extension to the name of each compromised file. Once the files are encrypted, this virus creates an HTML file ("!!