Discovered by Raby, DEADMIN LOCKER is ransomware-type software that encrypts the victim's data, renames encrypted files, and creates a ransom message in a text file ("!_HOW_RECOVERY_FILES_!.txt"). Typically, people with computers infected with malware of this type cannot decrypt their files withou
Quick PC Tuneup is software endorsed as a system optimization and cleaning tool. It is supposedly capable of enhancing device performance by eliminating unwanted files and performing similar functions. This program has an official download website from which it can downloaded free of charge or pur
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Search by Video Converterz is a rogue application promoted as a free tool for converting online media. It is supposedly capable of converting various video and audio formats. In fact, Search by Video Converterz operates as a browser hijacker and makes unauthorized changes to browsers and promotes
bestantius[.]com is a deceptive website that is used to trick iPhone users into downloading and installing a VPN application developed by Hi Security Lab. This app is available for download on an official App Store web page, which usually indicates this is a legitimate application, however, webs
Classsifieds List App is a rogue application advertised as a tool for providing easy access to popular classified ads. It operates as a browser hijacker by making changes to browser settings without users' consent. Classsifieds List App promotes search.hclassifiedslist1.com (a fake search engine).
pinglock[.]net is an untrustworthy website that is opened by browsers when a fake Flash Player extension is installed. Research shows that this extension has already been removed from Chrome Web Store, however, some people might still have it installed on their browsers. The extension could also
My Obituares App is a rogue application endorsed as a tool providing easy access to ancestry websites and obituary databases. In fact, it is classified as a browser hijacker, since it makes unauthorized changes to browsers to promote its associated fake search engine (search.searchobituariestab.co
Wedyoulife is a family of scam web pages designed to promote dubious applications. Wedyoulife specifically endorses the Smart Mac Booster app. The site uses scare tactics to trick users into downloading/installing the product it promotes. It displays a message alerting users that their devices a