RocketFixio is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) endorsed as a tool to clean and optimize operating systems. The advertised functionalities include removal of junk files, optimization of the Windows Registry and improvement of system startup speed. This type of software is classified as a
There are many cases whereby cyber criminals trick people into installing malware onto their computers through spam campaigns. They attempt to deceive them by sending emails that contain a malicious attachment or website link. Their main goal is to trick recipients into executing the malicious fil
SocratesResults is a rogue application classified as adware. It also has certain browser hijacker characteristics. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifying browser settings and promoting fake search engines. Most adware and browser hijackers monitor users' browsing
Shoptimizely is advertised supposedly improving the online shopping experience. In fact, this app is classified as adware - it serves various advertisements. Commonly, Shoptimizely and similar apps collect data. People often download and install adware inadvertently and, therefore, apps of this
"Tokyo Olympics 2020" is a phishing email spam campaign. These deceptive messages supposedly contain information provided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concerning the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and potential changes due to the ongoing pandemic. This spam campaign is yet another example of
Btc (Oled) a variant of Oled ransomware. It encrypts victims' files, changes the filenames and creates a ransom message. Btc (Oled) renames files by adding the victim's ID, markmontgomery2020@hotmail.com email address and appending the ".btc" extension to filenames. For example, it would rename "
The "Supreme Court" email is a deceptive message designed to proliferate the AsyncRAT (Remote Access Trojan). This scam email is disguised as a notice of a new filing from the Supreme Court. The malicious file attached to the message is presented as containing important information concerning the
There are many spam campaigns that are used by cyber criminals who attempt to trick people into installing malware. They send emails that contain a malicious attachment or website link that downloads the rogue file. They attempt to trick recipients into opening the malicious file (which then insta
Stream Radio Live is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It is endorsed as a tool for easy access to online radio streaming services. In fact, Stream Radio Live modifies browsers and promotes a fake search engine (streamradiolive.co). Additionally, it tracks browsing activity and gat
Easy Games Tab is a typical browser hijacker, which promotes a fake search engine by changing certain browser settings to easygamestab.com. Commonly, browser hijackers also collect data. Note that many users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently, and therefore apps of this type are