Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Vesad is a high-risk ransomware discovered by Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, Vesad encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".vesad" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.vesad"). Once data is encrypted, it becomes unusab
searchmine.net is yet another variant of the weknow.ac and chumsearch.com fake web search engines. This website claims to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to several popular websites (Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and AliExpress). Note that
Top Results is a rogue application that, according to the developers, allows users to access their favorite web search engines. Judging on appearance alone, Top Results may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. This app in
Discovered by Petrovic, Poop is the name of a ransomware-type program that encrypts files stored on an infected computer and keeps them locked unless a ransom is paid. Poop changes the wallpaper to an image of a pile of 'poop', creates a text file ("READ_IT.txt"), and displays a pop-up window. It
Easy Speed Tracker is a rogue application that claims to allow users to test their internet connection performance. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Easy Speed Tracker is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. There are three mai
livesport[.]ws is the URL of a website that provides free online broadcast of various sport events. It also includes, statistics, recaps, video reviews, and so on. In fact, this sports streaming service is illegal and, furthermore, livesport[.]ws web pages use rogue advertising networks. Therefor
Armageddon is yet another high-risk ransomware infection discovered by S!Ri. Once infiltrated, Armageddon encrypts most stored files using the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm. Unlike other ransomware infections, however, it does not add an extension or rename files in any other way. Once data is en
Reading Cursors is a tool (an application) that supposedly changes the mouse cursor into one of many available 'Reading Cursors'. In fact, this application is categorized as adware (advertising-supported software) that displays unwanted ads with the "Ads X" mark above users' Google search results.
Qbit Mac Cleaner is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that supposedly fixes and cleans Mac computers. Developers offer similar tools such as a Cache Manager, Logs Manager, and Trash manager, Rogue App Uninstaller, Browsing History Cleaner, and so on. This app is promoted using a deceptiv
Most people who open theirsvendor[.]com arrive at the URL address accidentally. It is used in various rogue advertising campaigns. For example, this address might be presented as a legitimate search result by various search engines. Once the result is clicked, however, it will open theirsvendor