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
wwmiox.xyz is the address of a fake search engine. Generally, search engines of this type are promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) classified as browser hijackers. They are termed PUAs, since people often download and install them inadvertently. Browser hijackers promote fake
gosearchresults.com is another fake search engine that supposedly offers an enhanced browsing experience using improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this may seem like a legitimate search engine, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Once ins
Noblis is a malicious program and another variant of BlackOrchid ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".locked" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1.jpg" wo
Sharing many similarities with cbsearch.site, biosc.xyz, world-search.net, select-search.com and countless others, Ipxsx.xyz is the address of a bogus search engine. While these search tools may seem legitimate, with little or no difference from genuine sites, they are usually unable to provide un