CrypSearch is a browser hijacker, which is promoted as a tool supposedly capable of improving web searches. It operates by modifying browsers, restricting/denying access to settings to promote crypsearch.com, a fake search engine. Furthermore, it has data tracking capabilities, which are employed
The AddUpgrade program is classified as adware and potentially unwanted application (PUA). After installation, adware-type applications feed users with advertisements and collect user-system information. Applications such as AddUpgrade are classified as PUAs, since people often download and inst
macLauncher belongs to a family of adware infections called AdLoad. Adware feeds users with various online advertisements, however, macLauncher promotes a fake search engine and might also operate as an information tracking tool. Typically, users download and install adware inadvertently, and t
Remk is a malicious program belonging to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. When this ransomware encrypts, all affected files are appended with the ".remk" extension. For example, a file o
"Trueprofit" is a group of deceptive web pages that run various scams. Sites belonging to the group have been observed promoting "Latest version of Adobe Flash Player" schemes. These scams operate by stating that Flash Player is outdated and offering fake updates. Note that bogus software updat
Discovered by S!Ri. Hentai Onichan belongs to the Quimera ransomware family. Hentai Onichan is designed to rename all encrypted files by appending the ".hor" extension. For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.hor", and so on. Like most programs of this type, it provides victims with
Pysa is a new variant of Mespinoza ransomware, which encrypts files and appends the ".pysa" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.pysa", and so on. It also creates a text file named "Readme.README.txt" containing a ransom message with instructions about how to recover files.
Access Free Templates is one of many browser hijackers that collect information relating to users' browsing habits and promote the address of a fake search engine. As with many similar apps, Access Free Templates promotes search.accessfreetemplatestab.com by changing browser settings. Generally,
Koadic is malicious software classified as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). It allows cyber criminals to gain access and control over an infected machine. RATs are high-risk malicious programs with a wide variety of dangerous capabilities. Koadic malware can cause serious issues, and endanger device
mp3pro[.]xyz is an untrustworthy website presented as a YouTube video to MP3 converter. Its conversion services infringe copyright laws, however, it might also use rogue advertising networks, which is common to pages of this type. Visitors to mp3pro[.]xyz might find that they are redirected to var