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Ageofcomp.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Ageofcomp.com Redirect

ageofcomp.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to tpoxa.com, sstartbest.ru, bestsearchs.com, and a number of other websites. Developers claim that ageofcomp.com is an improved Internet search engine that generates better search results. On initial inspection, ageofcomp.com may seem legi

*.cryptolocker Ransomware
Ransomware

*.cryptolocker Ransomware

*.cryptolocker is ransomware-type malware that claims to be a high-risk virus called CryptoLocker. *.cryptolocker was first discovered by Fabian Wosar. Following infiltration, *.cryptolocker encrypts files using RSA-2048 cryptography. In addition, this malware appends the ".cryptolocker" extensio

DeriaLock Ransomware
Ransomware

DeriaLock Ransomware

DeriaLock is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn. There are two variants of this malware. The first locks the screen and displays a ransom-demand message. The second encrypts files and appends the ".deria" extension to the name of each compromised file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed

Searchespro.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Searchespro.com Redirect

Developed by ClientConnect Ltd., searchespro.com is a fake search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, searchespro.com barely differs from popular legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and m

Search.pingclash.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.pingclash.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to search.goldraiven.com, search.smokycap.com, and search.beardpond.com, search.pingclash.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, search.pingclash.com may seem very similar to Bing, Yahoo, Google, and ot

HomeworkSimplified Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

HomeworkSimplified Toolbar

HomeworkSimplified is a deceptive application that supposedly provides significant information relating to various school subjects (history, English, math, science, etc.). On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, HomeworkSimplified is categorized as a pote

Search.plasticumbrella.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.plasticumbrella.com Redirect (Mac)

search.plasticumbrella.com is another fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These false claims often trick users into believing that search.plasticumbrella.com is legitimate and useful, however, this site continua

Free-Freedom Ransomware
Ransomware

Free-Freedom Ransomware

Free-Freedom is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Lawrence Abrams. This malware claims to encrypt files, however, this is incorrect. Free-Freedom ransomware corrupts file permissions, thereby preventing access to them. The virus displays a pop-up that contains a ransom-demand message. Free-Fr

Search.cateorg.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.cateorg.com Redirect (Mac)

search.cateorg.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.fleecompliment.com, search.arcahol.com, search.bagonrock.com, and many others.  By offering improved search results, search.cateorg.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this site is promoted via rogue

Guster Ransomware
Ransomware

Guster Ransomware

Guster is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files and appends associated filenames with the ".locked" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked". This malware was first discovered by Lawrence Abrams. Following successful encryption, Guster locks the computer screen