Like most programs of this type, MZP is designed by cyber criminals and used to extract money from victims by forcing them to pay for a decryption tool and key that can decrypt encrypted files. It renames encrypted files by appending an extension with 8 random characters. For example, it renames
Operatedevelopeduberprogram[.]icu is a website which is designed to trick people into installing two PUAs, adware-type apps called Media Player and MyCouponsmart. These PUAs get installed through a fake installer of new version of Adobe Flash Player that this page offers to download. Operatedev
Installcompletelyspeedyprogram[.]icu is a deceptive/scam website, the purpose of which is to trick visitors into downloading a fake Flash Player updater. It suggests (without explicitly stating) that Flash is outdated and requires to be updated. Illegitimate updaters are often used to proliferat
Reliableultimatesafevideoplayer[.]info is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into installing some potentially unwanted application (PUA). It encourages them to download and use a fake installer of Adobe Flash Player update which is designed to install some adware, browser hijacker,
FocusProvide is an adware-type application, promoted as a piece of software supposedly designed to improve the browsing experience. It is advertised as a tool that can allegedly provide fast searches, accurate search results and so on. Instead, this app diminishes browsing quality by running int
"You will find a trojan" is the title of a deceptive/scam email. As the name of the letter suggests, it claims that the recipient's device has been infected with a trojan-type malware. It alleges that should the addressee fail to pay a certain sum to the cyber criminals behind this fake infection
Savemp3[.]cc is a site, presented as a YouTube converter. It advertises abilities/functions including YouTube video to MP3 conversion, music playlist conversion and SoundCloud downloader. Users should note that not only does this website infringe copyright laws but it also uses uses rogue advertis
Safebrowsing[.]network is a deceptive/scam site, designed to push users into downloading/installing untrustworthy software. Typically, websites of this type warn visitors of threats/issues detected on their device and offer applications for their elimination. Users should note that no webpage ca
Endorsed as an application designed to provide quick access to online file conversion services - Free Converter Tool is a browser hijacker. It operates by modifying browsers in order to promote a fake search engine - search.freeconvertertooltab.com. Furthermore, most apps within this category hav
Bhj1.xyz is a fake search engine. Like most search engines of this kind, it is being promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called CERX. CERX is a PUA which is related to QIP, another app of this type. It is possible that CERX is not the only app that promote