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
Free Live Radio is a rogue application identical to My Login Helper, Easy DIY App, My Classifieds List Pro, and many other unwanted apps. By offering features that allow users to listen to various radio stations online, Free Live Radio attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, it is
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Nvetud is software that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Ransomware-type programs encrypt files and create (or display) ransom messages that contain instructions about how to pay the ransom or buy a decryption tool. Nvetud creates a text file named "_readme.
The Smart Sys Care program is presented as a maintenance tool that improves computer performance. It included features such as a system and browser junk remover, malware detector, and registry cleaner. In fact, Smart Sys Care falls into the category of potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), si
Your Free PDF Converter Now Pro supposedly provides easy access to various file converters directly from the browser. Unfortunately, this software is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker that changes browser settings to promote a fake search engine. It also
PC Booster Pro is advertised as an optimization tool that boosts and protects computers. It includes features such as PC Cleaner, Internet Booster, System Optimizer, and Registry Cleaner. It may seem that PC Booster Pro is a useful tool, however, it belongs to the category of potentially unwanted