7zipper is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. Following infiltration, this malware compresses files using the 7zipper program and protects the ZIP file with a password. This behavior is uncommon to ransomware-type viruses, since most encrypt files using either symmetric or as
coolsearch.info is presented as an improved Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating better search results. Judging on appearance alone, coolsearch.information may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many
First discovered by a security researcher called Kafeine, CryptoShield is an updated version of CryptoMix ransomware. CryptoShield is distributed using Exploit Kits. Following infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various data using RSA-2048 cryptography and appends the ".CRYPTOSHIELD.", ".CRYPT
Developers present search.emptovo.com as an improved Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating better search results. These claims often trick users into believing that search.emptovo.com is legitimate and useful. In fact, developers promote this websit
XCrypt is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Jakub Kroustek. Following successful infiltration, XCrypt encrypts various data. Unlike other ransomware, however, this virus does not rename encrypted files or append alternative extensions. Once files are encrypted, XCrypt creates an image ("Help.j
RansomPlus is a ransomware-type malware discovered by Jiri Kropac. Following infiltration, RansomPlus encrypts files, compromising them and appending their names with the ".encrypted" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.encrypted". Following successful encryption, Rans
Advertisements marked as "Ads by Tom" are displayed via rogue adware-type applications distributed using a deceptive software installation set-up (bundling method). Following successful infiltration, this adware delivers intrusive online ads and continually tracks Internet browsing activity by g
PasswordLogic is a rogue application that supposedly helps to generate secure passwords. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, PasswordLogic often infiltrates systems without users' consent. In addition, this app stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually gathe
Potato is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates systems and encrypts various files. This malware was first discovered by security researcher Michael Gillespie and is designed to use the AES-256 encryption algorithm. During encryption, Potato appends filenames with the ".potato" extension (for
DirectionsAce is a rogue application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This app supposedly provide GPS functionality and, therefore, many users believe that it is legitimate and useful. In fact, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There ar