Direct Web Links is a rogue application that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by providing a number of shortcuts leading to various popular websites (for example, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Direct Web Links is classed
LiveShoppers is a dubious application that supposedly helps to save time and money when shopping online by providing various coupons, notifications of special deals/discounts available on online stores, and enabling other similar features. On initial inspection, LiveShoppers may seem legitimate
InfinityLock is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. Cyber criminals proliferate InfinityLock by presenting it as a 'crack' for Adobe Premiere Pro software. Once infiltrated, InfinityLock encrypts files and appends filenames with an extension containing a number
Exolocked (also called “Atchbo Ransomware 2.0v”) is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Exolocked encrypts various files and appends filenames with the ".exolocked" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.exolocked". Updated variants o
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Pendor is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During encryption, Pendor appends filenames with the ".pnr" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.pnr") and sets a red circle with an 'x' symbo
"Warning! Malware Detected!" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various unwanted programs. These programs usually infiltrate systems without consent or trick users into download/installation by falsely claiming to
Tabs To Windows is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to split their browsing tabs into separate windows. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Tabs To Windows is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three m
"Ads by Not set" advertisements are generated by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These applications often infiltrate systems without users' consent. As well as displaying advertisements, adware-type applications track users' Internet browsing activity by continually gathe
"Access To Your Computer Has Been Restricted" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this site by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission (the "bundling" method). As well as causing unwanted redirect
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications), NewNoteCenter is a deceptive application that claims to allow users to create various notes and task lists. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, NewNoteCenter is categorized as a potenti