My Flight Finder is advertised as an app that allows users to access websites, which provide information about the flights of various airlines. In fact, it operates as a browser hijacker, changing browser settings and gathering information. Typically, people do not download or install apps of thi
The PC Power is software endorsed as a system cleaner and optimizer. It is allegedly capable of freeing up storage space, detecting and removing unnecessary files, malware, spyware, adware, and other threats/issues. Due to its dubious proliferation methods, it is categorized as a Potentially Unwan
Derp is malicious software categorized as ransomware. Derp is a part of a ransomware family called Djvu. Like most programs of this type, it encrypts files so that victims cannot access or use them unless they pay ransoms to cyber criminals. Furthermore, Derp renames all encrypted files by changin
DynamicPanel is an app categorized as adware. It supposedly allows easy web browsing, however, it actually feeds users with intrusive advertisements. It also operates as an information tracking tool, recording details relating to users' browsing habits and other information. Most people downloa
Safe is a new variant of Paradise ransomware. It operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption. When encryption is underway, all files are appended with a unique ID number (generated individually for each victim), the developer's email address, and ".safe" extension (for
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Kronos is malicious software and a new variant of Ouroboros ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data and demand ransom payments for its recovery (i.e., payment for decryption tools/software). During the encryption process, all files are appended with the ransomware developer's email address, vi
Coot is one of many malicious programs that belong to the Djvu ransomware family. Ransomware is a form of software that blocks access to data by encryption. Victims who have files encrypted by ransomware cannot regain access unless they decode them with a decryption tool and/or key. To obtain the
BitSecure AV is advertised as antivirus software that includes additional features such as a firewall, disk cleaner, startup items manager, and PC tuner. In fact, this program is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), since developers distribute it through the set-ups of other p
ForwardOpen is yet another adware-type application endorsed as tool that improves the browsing experience by providing fast searches, accurate search results, and similar. This app operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (it displays unwanted, annoying, and even harmful ads). Furt