Speed Test Guide is a browser hijacker and endorsed as a free tool capable of internet speed testing, access to previous tests and speed improvement tips, etc. In fact, Speed Test Guide operates by altering browser settings to promote a fake search engine (speedtest-guide.com). Furthermore, it ha
The PDF Opener browser hijacker promotes pdfsrch.com, the address of a fake search engine. Like most apps of this type, PDF Opener achieves this by changing browser settings. Furthermore, browser hijackers usually gather details relating to users' browsing habits. These apps are categorized as po
Discovered by Jirehlov, Sorena is malicious software categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed with the following pattern: original filename,
Kiss is a part of Phobos, a family of ransomware-type malicious programs. It changes filenames of all encrypted files, displays a ransom message and creates another in a text file. Kiss renames files by adding the victim's ID, 2katrin@tuta.io email address and appending the ".kiss" extension to fi
World Events Today is a rogue application classified as a browser hijacker and a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). It is advertised as a tool capable of providing easy access to the latest news. As a browser hijacker, World Events Today operates by modifying browsers to promote the search.hw
Search By OpenFile is a browser hijacker, a potentially unwanted application (PUA) designed to improve the browsing experience. In fact, this app promotes openfile-home.live and search.openfile-api.live (fake search engines) by changing browser settings. It also promotes openfile.live and gathers
Discovered by dnwls0719, Rails is malicious software belonging to a ransomware family called Ouroboros. This malware operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed according to the following pattern: o
Oniria is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) categorized as adware. People often download and install applications of this type inadvertently. When installed, adware-type apps feed users with various intrusive advertisements and gather data. Adware-type applications such as Oniria disp
Discovered by dnwls0719, Corona is a malicious program belonging to the Hakbit ransomware family. Following infection, the device's data is encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. Typically, ransomware renames affected files during the encryption process, however, filenames of f
TotalSearch is one of many potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that people tend to download or install unintentionally. This PUA is categorized as adware - it serves various intrusive advertisements. Apps such as TotalSearch can also gather various information. Adware feeds users with