First discovered by malware security researcher, Jakub Kroustek, Bgtx is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called Dharma. After successfully infiltrating the system, Bgtx encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".id-[victim's_ID].[decrypt@fros.cc].bgtx" extension (e.g., "sam
Mac Cleanup Pro is a dubious application presented as a high quality system optimization/cleaning tool. This is a new variant of another questionable app called Advanced Mac Cleaner. Its appearance suggests that Mac Cleanup Pro is legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems wit
First discovered by security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Koolova is a high-risk virus (ransomware-type virus) and is also known as Koolova virus. Koolova encrypts files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm, which is a symmetric algorithm. You can read it about it here. All encrypted files a
toponclick.com is one of many untrustworthy, rogue websites that include pulseonclick.com, kaizentraffic.com, ero-advertising.com, and so on. These sites redirect visitors to other untrustworthy/potentially malicious websites. Most users arrive at toponclick.com unintentionally - potentially unwa
Genieo is a dubious application that usually infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate it using download/installation set-ups. Genieo's main purpose is to promote a fake search engine and record information. For these reasons, Genieo is categorized as a browser hijacke
Driver Maximizer is one of many dubious applications that is promoted as a software update tool for system drivers, or as a means to find the correct drivers for your computer. Judging by the appearance of this app and its website, it may seem to be a legitimate and useful program, however, develo
search.globalsearch.pw is a fake search engine identical to search.bittsearch.com By offering improved results and quick access to various popular websites, search.globalsearch.pw attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, developers promote this site using a browser-hijacking appli
According to the developers, search.gg is a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.gg barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other similar legitimate search engines. The
Today, the internet is full of fake messages (errors, virus alerts, and so on) including "The Removal Of (3) Spyware Is Required", which is just one of many and very similar to "AppleCare Protection Plan", "Found 4 Virus", and "Your Mac Might Be Infected!", etc. In most cases, users encounter th
MSIL:Agent is a high-risk trojan-type virus used to proliferate various rogue applications and malware. Developers promote MSIL:Agent via fake software downloaders/updaters and malicious websites. Therefore, MSIL:Agent usually infiltrates systems without permission. Website promoting MSIL:Agen