Un-blocking is a deceptive application that provides access to geographically-restricted websites that would otherwise be blocked. This may seem a useful app, however, it is categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA) and an adware-type app. There are three main reasons for this classif
The FreePDFCombiner application supposedly offers conversion to and from various file formats (DOC, PDF, TXT, and so on) directly from the web browser. This app may seem useful and legitimate, however, it is also classified as potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker, since i
Maxi Buy is a rogue application that falsely claims to save time and money when shopping online by providing coupons and notifications of special deals/discounts available on web stores. Judging on appearance alone, Maxi Buy may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a bro
Discovered by Amigo-A, Scarab-Hitler is a new variant of a ransomware-type virus called Scarab. Immediately after infiltration, Scarab-Hitler encrypts most stored data and renames files using the "[random_letters_and_digits].hitler" filename pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a
"Apple Recent Purchase Email Virus" is a spam email campaign similar to AT&T Invoice Email Virus, Here Is Your Fax Email Virus, and many others. This campaign is used to proliferate a trojan-type virus called Hancitor. Users receive fake notifications from Apple encouraging them to open a lin
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Suri is a high-risk virus based on ransomware called "Stupid". This virus is designed to encrypt most stored files and adds the ".SLAV" appendix to the name of each affected file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.SLAV"). Once encrypted, data imme
"AppleCare Tech Support" is another fake error message delivered by various deceptive websites. Most visitors arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements delivered by other rogue sites. Research shows that man
BoostPC is a dubious application that supposedly allows users to change various system settings (e.g, volume, brightness, and so on). Initially, BoostPC may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. There are three main reasons
veirregnant.club is one of many rogue websites (such as notify.support, favor1t.com, dailynews.support, etc.) that redirect users to other untrustworthy sites. Most users visit veirregnant.club inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that are installed with
The ScreenRecorder application is promoted as screen recording software that allows users to record their screens and save them in different file formats. This app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is an adware-type app and potentially unwanted application (PUA). ScreenRecorder is often