The Heroset program belongs to the Djvu ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. The main purpose of Heroset is to encrypt files (rendering them unusable) and force victims to pay a ransom (in effect, purchase a decryption tool). Heroset places the "_readme.txt" file (containin
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Euclid is high-risk ransomware designed to encrypt most stored files, thereby rendering them unusable. During encryption, Euclid appends filenames with the ".euclid" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.euclid". Euclid also delivers a ra
Advanced Driver Booster is advertised as a useful device driver updater. Since it is important to keep installed drivers up-to-date, Advanced Driver Booster may seem to be a useful tool, however, developers distribute it by bundling it into set-ups of other software. People often download and ins
According to QBIT (Clean Pro's developers), this program cleans, optimizes and improves computer performance. It can supposedly remove malware, unwanted programs, invalid registry items, and so on. In fact, the developers promote QBIT Clean Pro by bundling it into other software setups. This incr
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Poret is a high-risk file-encryption virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. Poret infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored data, thereby rendering it unusable. Additionally, Poret appends filenames with the ".poret" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is
The Pidom program belongs to the Djvu ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. Malicious programs of this type encrypt files (rendering them unusable) and keep them locked unless a decryption tool is purchased. Pidom creates a ransom message in the "_readme.txt" file and renames
The moviestreamhd[.]org website allows users to stream online movies free of charge and without having to register. Note that this site streams movies illegally, since developers use rogue ad networks. Therefore, people who use this website risk being redirected to dubious websites that might be d
Movies123 allows people to watch various movies online free of charge, however, it provides this service through illegal streaming websites. Additionally, people who develop these websites employ rogue advertising networks. Therefore, using services provided by Movies123 risks computer infection b
bikereddint[.]info is a rogue website designed to redirect visitors to other untrustworthy, potentially malicious web pages. Typically, people visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected to it by installed potentially unwanted apps (PUAs). Users generally download and install PUAs unintent
MyBestPrice is a browser app that supposedly allows users to search for deals and discounts, however, it is also categorized as an adware-type app that feeds users with ads. The apps are called potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since people usually download and install them unintentionally