Salam! is a ransomware-type malware that infiltrates computers and encrypts various file types. During encryption, Salam! creates CRYPTOSO.KEY and WHATHAPPENEDTOYOURFILES.txt files in each folder containing encrypted files. Encrypted files are given .keyz extension. The text file contains a messa
Nicesearches.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to pico-search.com, delta-search.com, gold-page.com, and a number of other dubious sites. Initially, nicesearches.com may seem legitimate, since its appearance is almost identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other search websites. In fac
Steel Cut is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) created by SuperWeb LLC. This application claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Steel Cut is considered t
Stadsear.com is a dubious URL that redirects users to various false Internet search engines. The appearance of these sites may seem legitimate, since they are similar to Google, Bing, and other legitimate websites, however, stadsear.com is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that hijack
Converton is ransomware-type malware that stealthily hijacks computers and encrypts various files. This ransomware employs the AES-256 encryption algorithm with an RSA-2048 key. Thus, two keys (public and private) are generated during encryption. Converton ransomware also adds .converton, .enigma
.Cryptohasyou is ransomware that encrypts various files stored on the infiltrated system including .exe, .com, .bin, .dat, .sys, any .dmp, .information. .key, .pdb, .bat,. ps1, .vb, .ws, .wsd, .cpl,. reg, .dll,. ini, .msi, .pfx, .sct and .wsc. To achieve this, .Cryptohasyou uses the AES-256 algori
The HoistSearch browser application is developed by Hoist Media. This browser app can be downloaded from its homepage, however, it is often 'bundled' with free software downloaded from the Internet. At time of research, this potentially unwanted application was also bundled with fake downloads suc
.Better_Call_Saul is ransomware distributed via spam email messages with infected .doc files attached. After successful infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various files stored on the system. To encrypt them, the ransomware employs the RSA-256 algorithm and, therefore, public and private keys a
Hohosearch.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to safefinder.com, gold-page.com, zeta-search.com, and a number of other dubious websites. On initial inspection, hohosearch.com may seem a legitimate search engine (such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo), however, this site is promoted using de
Screen Addict is a browser toolbar that supposedly allows users to watch movie trailers, quickly access various streaming sites, and access other movie-related functionality. On initial inspection, search.mysearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth install