ChannelSystem is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is classified as adware, however, if also functions as a browser hijacker. This app serves advertisements, promotes a fake search engine, and possibly collects browsing data and various other information. ChannelSystem is classified
IceRAT is malicious software. While its name contains the abbreviation "RAT", this malware operates less such as a Remote Access Trojan and more as a 'backdoor'. RATs enable remote access and control over an infected machine, whilst backdoor Trojans cause chain infections (i.e. download/install ad
NORD is malicious software belonging to the WannaScream ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber criminals'
Fake Paypal account checker is advertised as a tool that supposedly checks whether PayPal accounts are valid. Note that the official PayPal company has nothing to do with this software. If used, it generates a fake list of PayPal accounts and, at the same time, infects computers with ClipBanker ma
ProStreamsSearch is dubious software designed to modify browser settings to promote prostreamssearch.com (a bogus search engine). Due to this, ProStreamsSearch is classified as a browser hijacker. Additionally, software within this classification typically collects browsing-related information. S
The Dosearch Lite browser hijacker promotes tailsearch.com, a fake search engine. Typically, browser hijackers promote these addresses by making certain changes to browser settings. Dosearch Lite also gathers data relating to users' browsing habits. Typically, users download and install browser h
CoordinatorData is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifying browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, most adware-type apps and browser hijacker collect browsing-related information. Due
The StreamSearchFinder browser hijacker assigns certain browser settings to streamsearchfinder.com, the address of a fake search engine. It is also likely to collect browsing data and other information. Browser hijackers are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since users ofte
In most cases, websites such as tecontrad[.]top are not visited by users intentionally - they are opened by browsers with potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on them. They are also promoted via dubious advertisements or other bogus web pages. Some examples of web pages similar to t
Fybtwagknr is a malicious program belonging to the Snatch ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".fybtwagknr" extension. For example,