Typing Test Guru is a browser hijacker that promotes a fake search engine (htypingtestguru.com). Typically, apps of this type promote these search engines by modifying browser settings. Commonly, they also gather various browsing-related (and other) data. Since users often download and install br
UniversalWebSearch is a rogue application classified as adware. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns. This app also possesses browser hijacker characteristics such as browser modification and fake search engine promotion. Additionally, most adware-type apps and browser hijac
Himynameisransom is malicious software belonging to the Medusa ransomware family. It is a new variant of Hellomynameisransom ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. When Himynameisransom encrypts, all files are app
TaskProduct is adware that displays various unwanted advertisements, collects sensitive information and promotes the Safe Finder web page by opening it through akamaihd.net. Apps of this type are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since users often download and install them
Bright Start is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker which promotes qsearch.pw (the address of a fake search engine) by changing browser settings. These apps often track information and gather browsing-related data. Browser hijackers are classified as PUAs, since people u
Trix is a ransomware-type program, most likely related to Meow767 and/or .google ransomware. Systems infected with this malware suffer data encryption and users receive payment demands for decryption keys/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed according to this pa
Like most malware of this type, Best Recovery is designed to encrypt files on infected systems and force victims to pay the ransom. This ransomware belongs to the family of ransomware-type programs called Medusa. Best Recovery renames encrypted files by appending the ".best_recovery" extension to
Fast Computer (Ускоритель Компьютера) is a Russian application endorsed as a tool for optimization of Windows Operating Systems. According to its advertisement, it is capable of enhancing device speed up to 70% with such features as removal of junk files, start-up speed improvement, and so on. In
Like most tech support scams, this one attempts to trick people into believing that their computers are infected with viruses and calling the provided number. Typically, criminals behind these scams try to deceive unsuspecting users into paying for 'tech support services' they do not need and/or g
TV Now Pro is a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted application (PUA) designed to promote a fake search engine (tvnowprotab.net). Generally, browser hijackers promote these addresses by modifying browser settings (effectively, hijacking browsers). Apps of this type are categorized as PUAs