Backdoor.SDBot is a malicious program and (as its name suggests) is a backdoor trojan. Typically, the main goal of trojans of this type is to give the attacker access to an infected computer (by opening a 'backdoor' by connecting to an IRC channel) or to send commands to it. The program was first
According to the developers, Smart Mac Tuneup is a high quality system cleaner that boosts computer performance by deleting junk files, optimizing the hard drive, and so on. On initial inspection, Smart Mac Tuneup may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this application usin
Similar to streamnotify.net, mvideo.pro, sinentoldrewhap.pro, and many others, finderient[.]com is a rogue website designed to feed visitors with various dubious content and redirect them to other dubious websites. Research shows that users typically visit finderient[.]com inadvertently - potenti
Smart Search (not to be confused with Smart Search virus) is a deceptive application that claims to enhance the browsing experience by improving the accuracy of search results and providing quick access to various popular websites. Its appearance suggests that Smart Search is legitimate and usefu
Ad Guardian is advertised as a tool that blocks annoying advertisements whilst browsing the web, however, it is classified as adware, a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Apps of this type display unwanted ads and record browsing data. Furthermore, most people download and install PUAs accid
Adroit System Care is software that supposedly cleans, optimizes and improves the performance of Windows computers, and also fixes errors and provides other features. In fact, Adroit System Care is distributed by 'bundling' it into the set-ups of other software. People often download and install
denzzzelwashington[.]com is a deceptive website that shares similarities with freshaudio.net, streamnotify.net, mediafresh.online, and many others. When opened, this site delivers dubious content and/or redirects users elsewhere. Many people visit denzzzelwashington[.]com inadvertently - they are
Wisdomeyes (Win32/Wisdomeyes) is malicious software that can hijack browsers (changing the settings), download and install other malicious programs, steal private information, display advertisements, create unwanted tasks, and modify system files. It can seriously damage operating systems and cau
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Besub is a ransomware-type infection that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. After successful infiltration, Besub locks (encrypts) most stored files and appends filenames with the ".besub" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.besub"). Encryp
Transit Maps Directions is a browser app that provides local maps, driving directions, and other features that can be accessed from a new browser window or tab. In fact, this app is distributed by bundling it into the set-ups of other programs. For this reason, Transit Maps Directions is likely to