"Microsoft Security Essentials Toll Free" is malware that locks computer screens and displays a fake error message. The screen lock imitates a fatal system error (so-called "Blue Screen of Death"). The error message states that the system has been shutdown to prevent further damage. A pop-up is th
iwebs.site is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites. Many users believe that iwebs.site is legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via deceptive software download/installation s
Developers present bestsearchs.com as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. On initial inspection, bestsearchs.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers employ deceptive software download/i
chromepage1.ru is a fake Internet search engine identical to search4tops.com, searchisweb.com, copypast.ru, and many others. Developers claim that chromepage1.ru significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing
Identical to You Have a ZEUS virus, "You have a ALUREON virus" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These apps infiltrate the system during install
Identical to searchthisonline.com, atozsearch-usa.com, and gosearchitnow.com, myweb.house is a fake Internet search engine falsely claiming to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that myweb.house is legitimate an
Recoverhelp@protonmail.ch (first discovered by security researcher @kafeine) is a new variant of Fantom - a high-risk ransomware-type virus designed to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt files using an asymmetric encryption algorithm. During encryption, recoverhelp@protonmail.ch displays a
search4tops.com is a deceptive website claiming to be an improved Internet search engine that supposedly generates the most relevant search results. The appearance of this site barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users are often tricked into be
Crypton is a ransomware-type virus which encrypts files and appends filenames with the "_crypt" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample_crypt.jpg". Once the files are encrypted, Crypton opens a pop-up window and creates a text file ("readme_encrypted.txt"), placing it on the des
"Notice of Imposition of Fine" is ransomware that locks computer screens and accuses victims of violating cyber laws. To avoid punishment, victims must supposedly pay a fine. Be aware, however, this is a scam - cyber criminals merely attempt to trick victims into paying for nothing. On initi