RansomPlus is a ransomware-type malware discovered by Jiri Kropac. Following infiltration, RansomPlus encrypts files, compromising them and appending their names with the ".encrypted" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.encrypted". Following successful encryption, Rans
Advertisements marked as "Ads by Tom" are displayed via rogue adware-type applications distributed using a deceptive software installation set-up (bundling method). Following successful infiltration, this adware delivers intrusive online ads and continually tracks Internet browsing activity by g
PasswordLogic is a rogue application that supposedly helps to generate secure passwords. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, PasswordLogic often infiltrates systems without users' consent. In addition, this app stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually gathe
Potato is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates systems and encrypts various files. This malware was first discovered by security researcher Michael Gillespie and is designed to use the AES-256 encryption algorithm. During encryption, Potato appends filenames with the ".potato" extension (for
DirectionsAce is a rogue application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This app supposedly provide GPS functionality and, therefore, many users believe that it is legitimate and useful. In fact, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There ar
Developers present ntpo.com as an improved Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating better search results. Judging on appearance alone, ntpo.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this rogue site by employing deceptive download
Identical to luckystarting.com, fullsearching.com, mylucky123.com, and many other sites, luckypage123.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, luckypage123.com may seem
foodkia.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to tavanero.info, climbon.top, mystartpage1.ru, and many other sites. Judging on appearance alone, foodkia.com may seem similar to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that foodkia.com is als
Cryptorium is a ransomware-type virus that encrypt files and appends the ".ENC" extension to the name of each compromised file (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.ENC"). Following successful encryption, Cryptorium opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message. The m
Funfact is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher Karsten Hahn. Following successful infiltration, Funfact encrypts files using RSA and AES encryption algorithms. The virus then creates a number of files ("clsign.dll", "trc.dll", "rar.exe", "wallet.jpg", "note.ini") and places t