searchmaster.net is presented as an Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, searchmaster.net may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it by employing rogue download/installation set-u
VideoConvert is a rogue application that claims to allow conversion of various video formats. These false claims often trick users into believing that VideoConvert is legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are
SADStory is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Research shows that SADStory is an updated version of CryPy ransomware. Following successful infiltration, this virus encrypts various files stored on the system and appends filenames with the ".sad" extension. Following encrypt
"System notification!" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that PUPs infiltrate systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). In addition, th
Pay_creditcard is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware researcher, MalwareHunterTeam. This malware is distributed using the RIG Exploit Kit. Once infiltrated, Pay_creditcard encrypts various data and appends the ".crypted" extension to the name of each compromised file. The virus then op
Developers present eusearch.org as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, eusearch.org barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other reputable search engines. Therefore, many users believ
Happydayzz is a ransomware-type virus relating to Purge malware. Once infiltrated, Happydayzz encrypts various files stored on the system. During this process, it renames encrypted files using the "[blackjockercrypter@gmail.com].[22_random_characters].happydayzz" pattern. For example, "sample.jpg
Defender is a deceptive application identical to Pro Flip, Enhance Pro (and a number of other applications). By offering shopping coupons that provide 'huge discounts on various e-shops', Defender attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, this app is categorized as a potentially unwa
"Something Went Wrong With Your Windows" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that is often visited by users inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications usually infiltrate systems without permission (the "bundling" met
Developers present super-search.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, it barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other similar search engines. Therefore, many users believe that this s