WebShields is a deceptive application that supposedly protects users' privacy during Internet browsing. These claims often trick users into believing that that WebShields is legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, WebShields stealthily modi
Identical to webbooks.site, gotowebs.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to generate improved search results. On initial inspection, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is promoted via rogue software downloaders/installers that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify
SavingsCool is an updated version of MySafeSavings adware. By claiming to save time and money while helping online, SavingsCool attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it displays intrusive onli
easyopenweb.com is a deceptive website claiming to generate improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this site barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other similar legitimate search engines. Therefore, some users believe that easyopenweb.com is also legitimate. In fact, develop
*.aesir is a new variant of Locky. Apart from minor updates, it is also virtually identical to .odin and *.thor. Developers spread this ransomware via spam emails (malicious attachments). Following infiltration, *.aesir encrypts stored files (targeting 456 file types in total) using asymmetric cry
According to the developers, webbooks.site is a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites (Wikipedia, PayPal, YouTube, Twitter, etc.). On initial inspection, webbooks.site may seem legitimate and useful, howeve
searchgoog.ru is a fake Internet search engine identical to gotosearch.ru. Developers claim that searchgoog.ru significantly enhances the Internet browsing activity by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, searchgoog.ru may seem similar to legitimate search engi
According to the developers, secury-surf.com is a legitimate Internet search engine that enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that secury-surf.com is legitimate, however, developers promote this rogue website by
CHIP is ransomware-type malware distributed using Rig Exploit Kit. Following infiltration, CHIP encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".CHIP" or ".DALE" extensions. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.CHIP". Following successful encryption, CHIP creates a text file
ShellLocker is a ransomware-type virus developed using .NET framework. It was first discovered by Jakub Kroustek and is virtually identical to another ransomware virus called Exotic. Following infiltration, this virus encrypts stored data (video, audio, etc.) and renames encrypted files using the