HAHAHA is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher, Karsten Hahn. This malware is based on an open-source ransomware project, "CryptoWire". Criminals spread HAHAHA with fake hacking tools (BTCHacker and Steam Cash). Once infiltrated, HAHAHA encrypts files, appending their names w
Couponizer is a rogue application that falsely claims to save time and money by providing coupons and notifications of special deals/discounts within various e-shops. Many users believe that Couponizer is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) a
zhinku.info is presented as a top Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, zhinku.info barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users b
Get Speed Tester is a deceptive program claiming to allow users to test their Internet performance. On initial inspection, Get Speed Tester may seem legitimate and useful, however, this program is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main rea
no-block.net is a rogue application that supposedly provides users with access to websites that are restricted in their own countries. This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, no-block.net usually infiltrates systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). Furthermore, it
Live Sports Player is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to watch sports matches free of charge. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Live Sports Player usually infiltrates systems without users' permission. In addition, it stealthily modifies web
Developers present social-enhancer.com as a legitimate search engine that generates better search results and, therefore, improves the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, social-enhancer.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this website records various informati
no-stops.net is an adware-type application identical to Counterflix, DNS Unlocker, Ghostify, and a number of other deceptive applications. no-stops.net claims to allow users to visit websites that are blocked in their own countries. Therefore, many users believe that this site is legitimate and us
Developers present timkiemvn.com as an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances users' Internet browsing experience supposedly by generating improved search results and providing quick access to a number of popular websites (Facebook, Gmail, IMDb, YouTube, etc.). Judging on app
FileLocker is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts files using the AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption algorithms. During encryption, FileLocker appends the ".ENCR" extension to the name of each file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.ENCR"). Following s