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TabOptimizer is promoted as a tool for managing browser tabs, thereby eliminating errors and improving the browsing experience. In fact, this piece of software operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivering various ads). Due to this, TabOptimizer is classified as adware.
Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family, 1btc is a malicious program. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. I.e., affected files are rendered inaccessible and victims receive ransom demands to recover access to their data. During the encryption process
DearCry (also known as DoejoCrypt) is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for decryption. I.e., files affected by this malware become inaccessible and victims are asked to pay to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, files are appended with
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Eofyd is malicious software (malware) and part of the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this ransomware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. I.e., victims are unable to open/use files affected by Eofy
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek and belonging to the Dharma ransomware family, Duk is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. I.e., the files affected by Duk are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay to recover their data. When Duk ransomware enc
Discovered by malware researcher Jakub Kroustek, Biden is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. Biden ransomware is designed to encrypt files (render them inaccessible/useless) and demand payment for decryption tools/software (access recovery). During the encryption proce
Elantra is malicious software belonging to the Matrix ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. I.e., affected files are rendered inaccessible/useless, and victims are asked to pay to recover access to th
Private Home is a browser hijacker promoting the keysearchs.com fake search engine. Typically, software within this classification promotes bogus search engines by modifying browser settings, however, Private Home does not actually modify browsers (see below). Additionally, this browser hijacker
Tirp is a malicious program, which is part of the Djvu ransomware family. This malware operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools/software. I.e., files affected by Tirp ransomware are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay a ransom to recover access to them