Discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrence Abrams, Gomme is ransomware-type malware that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data. During encryption, Gomme appends the ".gommemode" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sam
trotux.com is a dubious website that claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine. It is identical to nuesearch.com, maniihome.com, youndoo.com, and many other sites. By falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results, trotux.com often tricks users into believing that it is leg
According to the developers, powerfulsearch.net is an Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, powerfulsearch.net barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, m
Jaff Decryptor System is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, S!ri. Following successful infiltration, Jaff Decryptor System encrypts various files using asymmetric cryptography. This malware appends filenames with the ".jaff", ".wlu" or .sVn extensions. For instance
"System Has Been Locked For Your Safety" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website, which users visit inadvertently (they are redirected by various unwanted programs). Research shows that these programs also infiltrate systems without users' consent (the "bundling" method).
Developers present moxigo.com as a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results, providing quick access to popular websites, and displaying a list of users' most visited sites. Judging on appearance alone, moxigo.com m
First discovered by malware security researcher, Jakub Kroustek, GrodexCrypt is an updated version of a ransomware-type virus called MIRCOP. Once infiltrated, GrodexCrypt encrypts various files and prepends filenames with "Lock." (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "Lock.sample.jpg"). Follow
Im Sorry is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researchers, MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Im Sorry encrypts various data and appends filenames with the ".imsorry" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.imsorry"). Following successful encryption,
Similar to cleanserp.net, lovesearchweb.com is a deceptive website that falsely claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, lovesearchweb.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted using rogue do
unTabs is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to create groups and lists of web browsing tabs. On initial inspection, unTabs may appear legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons