The Qbit PC Speedup program is promoted by its developers as a computer optimization tool. It supposedly ensures that computers run smoothly, fast, and without errors, however, Qbit PC Speedup is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Developers promote this app using a deceptive
_Crypted is yet another ransomware-type virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. _Crypted is regular ransomware and has no exceptional behavior. As with most of these infections, _Crypted stealthily infiltrates the system, encrypts stored data, appends names of compromised files with an extension (
"McAfee has Blocked your Windows" (or "Webroot has Blocked your Windows") is a fake security alert that locks the screen and encourages people to contact scammers ("technical department") via the telephone number provided. This is simply a scam and should not be trusted. Scammers attempt to
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Z3b1 is a new variant of Jigsaw ransomware. Like most programs of this type, Z3b1 prevents users from accessing their data/files and demands a ransom payment to regain access. It renames each encrypted (locked) file by adding an extension which contains an email ad
Ransomware is software that encrypts data stored on a computer and demands payment for decryption. Grovat is a ransomware-type program discovered by Michael Gillespie and belonging to the Djvu family. Like most other programs of this type, it renames encrypted files by adding an additional extensi
Roland was discovered by Michael Gillespie and belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Developers spread this infection to extort cryptocurrency from users with affected computers. Roland encrypts data and makes files unusable unless a ransom is paid. It adds the ".roland" extension to every encryp
Discovered by JAMESWT, Recognizer is an updated version of high-risk ransomware called Paradise. Just like its predecessor, Recognizer encrypts most stored files and adds the "._ _{file@p-security.li}.Recognizer" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" might
According to the developers, the ConvertoPDF app allows users to quickly convert PDF files directly from their browsers. This may seem to be a useful feature, however, ConvertoPDF is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Generally, people download and install apps of this t
Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, vxCrypter is software that is categorized as ransomware. Like most programs of this type, it prevents victims from accessing their data unless a ransom is paid. It adds the ".xLck" extension to each encrypted file. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.xLck" afte
qsearch.com is an untrustworthy website that is promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Therefore, most people visit this website due to PUAs installed on their browsers (or computers). These apps cause unwanted redirects, collect user-system information, and display intrusive