wysasys[.]com is opened by browsers when users click various links that are displayed on other rogue websites. I.e., some people are forced to visit wysasys[.]com when they click a link that supposedly leads to a different URL. Browsers often have this behavior when they are infiltrated by poten
People do no generally visit unanalytics[.]com intentionally - browsers open this page due to unwanted extensions and/or adware installed on them. When opened, unanalytics[.]com leads to deceptive/scam websites or web pages that promote various potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). When
As its name suggests, Your Online Speed Test is a tool that supposedly allows users to test their internet performance online. It apparently provides quick access to popular performance testing websites directly from a new browser window or tab. In fact, Your Online Speed Test is a browser hijack
The exact purpose of BatBitRst is unknown, however, after installation, this app behaves as adware. This is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that displays ads and possibly also records data. Typically, people download and install these applications unintentionally. Adware is software
Developers advertise PC Speeder Pro as a program that detects malware, adware, and spyware, and also removes unwanted files and programs. It supposedly operates as a system optimizer, which boosts and protects computers. In fact, developers distribute PC Speeder Pro by bundling it into the set-ups
dreamteammyfriend[.]com is yet another rogue website designed to feed users with dubious content and redirect them to other dubious sites. It is virtually identical to clickworker.me, clickpush.biz, allowpush.club, and hundreds of other deceptive sites. Users typically visit dreamteammyfriend[.]c
Discovered by Leo, Syrk is ransomware that encrypts data, creates a text file named "Readme_now.txt", and displays a pop-up window containing a ransom message. This ransomware renames encrypted files by adding the ".Syrk" extension to the filenames. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.Syrk". It a
Weather Forecaster Pro is a deceptive application that claims to provide local weather forecasts. Its appearance suggests that this app is legitimate and useful, however, Weather Forecaster Pro is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Cosakos is a part of the Djvu ransomware family. Once a computer is infected with Cosakos, the program encrypts (locks) all stored files and prevents users from opening or using them unless they purchase a decryption tool (pay a ransom). Cosakos creates a text fil
Unlike most ransomware-type programs, GermanWiper does not encrypt files, it overwrites them with zero-bytes, thereby rendering them unusable (empty). According to the cyber criminals behind this ransomware, files can be recovered by paying a ransom. GermanWiper changes the name of each overwritt