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MyImageConverter is a rogue application released by the Mindspark Interactive Network. It is advertised as a free tool for image conversion, accompanied by a web searcher (hp.myway.com). MyImageConverter is supposedly capable of converting various image files (JPG, PNG, TIFF, etc.) and providing q
PresidentialBuzz is one of many apps (in this case, a rogue app and a browser hijacker) developed by Mindspark Interactive. Browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since developers distribute them using deceptive methods. Most people do not download or insta
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GetFormsHere is a rogue application, distributed by the Mindspark Interactive Network. It is supposedly capable of providing various printable forms, however, this app is proliferated by dubious methods and users are often tricked into installing it. Therefore, it is categorized as a PUA (potenti
Developed by the Mindspark Interactive Network, GetFamilyHistory is a browser hijacker. It is endorsed as a tool for quick access to free resources concerning family history, accompanied by a fake web searcher. GetFamilyHistory is supposedly capable of providing family tree information, last name
StructuredService is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), categorized as adware. It is advertised as an app capable of enhancing web browsing. Once StructuredService is installed, it begins displaying various intrusive advertisements. Its classification as a PUA, depends on the fact that m
Tortoiseshell is a group of cyber criminals who proliferate malware that steals information about its victims and infected computers. They proliferate an information stealer with a remote access Trojan (RAT) - software that allows cyber criminals to remotely control infected computers. The Tortoi
FeedBack is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Once installed, it operates by displaying various undesirable advertisements. Often PUAs of this type track and collect data, relating to users' browsing activity. Unwanted apps are classified as such, due to most users installi
DCRTR-WDM (or simply WDM) is the name of a family of ransomware-type programs. This family includes DCRTR, DCRTR-Crypt, Cryptes, and dozens of other infections. Ransomware is a type of software usually designed to prevent victims from accessing their data by encrypting it with strong encryption al