BasicSearchPlatform is an adware-type application that delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns. Additionally, BasicSearchPlatform modifies browser settings and promotes fake search engines, which is behavior common to rogue software classified as browser hijackers. Furthermore, most adware p
Easy File Converter Plus Promos supposedly converts files such as images, video, documents, audio and more to other formats, however, it also serves advertisements and might collect data. Typically, users do not download or install adware intentionally and, therefore, adware-type apps are categori
Discovered by Petrovic, WannaRen is a malicious ransomware-type program. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".WannaRen" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1
DriverMax is designed to ensure that the drivers installed onto the system are up to date (i.e., the software detects missing and outdated drivers). In fact, DriverMax is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) due to its dubious distribution methods, which can lead to inadvertent i
Joker (also known as SysJoker) is a malware Trojan that targets Android users. It was packaged in at least two dozen applications that were downloaded from Google Play store over 400,000 times. The main purpose of Joker is to generate revenue for the cyber criminals responsible through fraudulent
Luminosity (also known as LuminosityLink) is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), which was developed some years ago. At that time, cyber criminals could purchase Luminosity from its developers for $40, however, this RAT is no longer for sale. Note that many cyber criminals still use its 'cracked' versio
SpyMax (also known as SpyNote and CypherRat) is malicious software classified as spyware. It targets devices using the Android OS (Operating System). This malware possesses various capabilities/features that enable its users (i.e., cyber criminals) to monitor the infected device. SpyMax can infect
Discovered by Jirehlov Solace, Scarabey prevents victims from accessing their files unless a ransom is paid. It encrypts files, changes their filenames and creates ransom messages. Scarabey renames encrypted files by changing the filenames to a string of random characters and appending the ".scarr
Discovered by dnwls0719, Sadogo encrypts files, changes filenames by appending the ".encrytped" extension (e.g., it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.encrypted", and so on), and generates ransom messages within text files named "readme.txt". These ransom messages can be found in all folders that contain
AimSearch is designed to function as adware and a browser hijacker. It serves advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine. Typically, people download and install apps of this type inadvertently. Research shows that this particular app is often installed via a fake Adobe Flash