First discovered by malware security researcher, Jakub Kroustek, 888 is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called Dharma. This malware is designed to encrypt most stored files. In doing so, 888 appends filenames with the ".888" extension plus the user's unique ID and developer's email address.
4KSportSearchs is a browser hijacker that promotes 4ksportsearchs.com, the address of a fake search engine. Generally, apps of this type hijack browsers by changing their settings. Furthermore, browser hijackers often collect details relating to users' browsing habits. People mostly download/inst
MrJeck is a malicious program within the ransomware classification. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption (i.e., to unlock the files that have been rendered inaccessible). When MrJeck encrypts, files are renamed according to t
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payments. It encrypts files and keeps them inaccessible until the ransom is paid. Usually, it displays or creates a ransom message that contains instructions about how to contact
DriverToolkit is untrusted software endorsed as a device driver management tool. It supports various Windows versions and has an extensive database of drivers obtained from official sources. This application can supposedly detect outdated and missing drivers and update/install them accordingly. A
MacCleanBooster is advertised to clean Mac computers for better performance. In fact, it is promoted on untrusted websites and developers use dubious methods to distribute it. Therefore, MacCleanBooster is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). MacCleanBooster supposedly
OperativeUnit is an adware-type app with browser hijacker traits. Thus, it delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and promotes fake search engines by modifying browser settings. Additionally, most adware programs and browser hijackers collect browsing-related information, and this applicatio
SkilledPanelSearch generates advertisements and alters the settings of browsers to promote a fake search engine. For this reason, SkilledPanelSearch is classified as not only an adware-type app, but also as a browser hijacker. These apps often gather information relating to internet browsing ac
LunarLookup is rogue software classified as adware. This application also possesses browser hijacker traits. LunarLookup operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines. Furthermore, most adware type apps and browser hijackers have data
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and displays ransom messages on the screen (or creates a text file in affected folders). It keeps files inaccessible unless ransoms are paid. Furthermore, ransomware often changes the file extensions of encrypted files. Ribd appends the ".ribd"