ScanMyReg is one of many system optimization tools that supposedly fix various errors and improve computer performance in other ways. In fact, developers distribute these apps through the set-ups of other programs by including them as "additional offers". Typically, people download and install th
Discovered by dnwls0719, MSPLT is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware suffer data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. When this ransomware encrypts, all affected files are renamed with the followi
bmps.xyz is the web address of a fake search engine, which promoted by applications named Nismo AP and SApp+. These two applications are classified as browser hijackers. Like most browser hijackers, Nismo AP and SApp+ promote bmps.xyz by changing browsers settings. Commonly, apps of this type als
Discovered by CollabVM, NMoreira (Boot) is a ransomware-type program that operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".NMoreira" extension. For example, a file named something lik
"IOS VPN profile" is a scam run on deceptive websites. This scheme claims that users' internet connections may not be secure and advises them to download/install a promoted VPN application. Software endorsed using such dubious tactics is typically nonfunctional, untrusted or even malicious. Som
originalsecureus[.]com is a deceptive website, running several scams. These schemes claim that the user's device is (or might be) infected - this is to promote untrusted or possibly malicious software. The endorsed applications are supposedly capable of removing the nonexistent threats. Note th
Bukyak is a part of the Aurora ransomware family. Like most programs of this type, it encrypts files, renames them and provides victims with instructions about how to contact the developers (plus other information). Bukyak renames files by appending the ".bukyak" extension to filenames. For examp
WANNACASH NCOV is a new variant of WannaCash ransomware discovered by Alex Svirid. WANNACASH NCOV encrypts files, changes their filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, and creates a text file named "Как расшифровать файлы.txt". It renames encrypted files by using the "Файл зашифрован. Пиши. Поч
AresLookup is an adware-type application that also possess browser hijacker characteristics. It delivers various intrusive advertisements, modifies browsers and promotes fake search engines. Due to its dubious proliferation methods, AresLookup is also categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Applic
Discovered by Huntress Labs, Calix is malicious software that belongs to the Phobos ransomware family. Calix is designed to encrypt victims' files and create the "info.txt" and "info.hta" files. The first is a ransom message within a text file, whilst the .hta file displays a message in a pop-up w