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BleachBit is legitimate software that cleans operating systems and frees up disk space, however, cyber criminals have designed a website that is disguised as an official BleachBit download web page - this is used to promote a trojan-type program. Therefore, people who download software from the u
Maps And Directions App is browser hijacker. Promoted as a free application for accessing maps, getting directions and local traffic news, also offering a supplementary fake search engine. It is classified as a PUA (potentially unwanted application), as most users install it inadvertently. Maps A
Discovered by GrujaRS, Seto ransomware is one of many malicious programs that belong to the Djvu family. These programs are designed to encrypt files and block access to them. To regain access, victims are encouraged to purchase a decryption tool from cyber criminals. Seto renames all encrypted f
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Vudu Search is a browser hijacker, advertised as a browser extension, used to enhance web search. It is marketed as a legitimate tool capable of simplifying the search for topics, images, videos and news through the browser's search bar. Yet it is classified as a PUA (potentially unwanted applicat
The MyQuickLotto application was created by Mindspark Interactive Network and supposedly provides free lottery tips and strategies. In fact, this app is distributed using a dubious marketing method called "bundling". In summary, MyQuickLotto is often added as an extra offer within the set-ups of o
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Discovered by GrujaRS, HILDACRYPT is ransomware-type malicious software designed to encrypt files and prevent victims from accessing them unless they pay ransoms. HILDACRYPT changes the extensions of encrypted files to ".HILDA!". For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.HILDA!". It also creates
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