Created by DealPly Technologies Ltd, WalletBee is a rogue application that claims to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special discounts/deals available on shopping websites. On initial inspection, this may appear to be a useful and legitimate browser ad
NoterSave is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to create and organize various notes. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The main reasons for these negative associations a
GRYPHON is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. It's a variant of BTCWare ransomware. Once infiltrated, GRYPHON encrypts stored data and appends filenames with the ".[test].gryphon" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[test].gryphon").
SynAck is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Following successful infiltration, SynAck encrypts stored data using ECIES and AES-256 cryptographies. During encryption, the virus appends filenames with an extension comprising 10 random letters (for
search.selected-search.co is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.selected-search.co may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users be
"Firewall detecting ‘suspicious’ incoming network connections" is a fake error message displayed by a rogue website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). Note that cyber criminals also promote this scam using
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, FileConvertOnline is a deceptive application that supposedly allows conversion of various file formats. Initially, FileConvertOnline may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program
FlatChestWare is a virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. This malware was first discovered by virus security researcher, Karsten Hahn. FlatChestWare is designed to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt stored data using AES-256 cryptography. In doing so, the vir
Always Weather is a deceptive application that supposedly provides the latest weather forecasts. Judging on appearance alone, Always Weather may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these
"Unknown System Failure!" is a deceptive error pop-up displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent. As well as causing redirects, PUPs monitor browsing activity an