Developers state that Instantly Converter is a legitimate application that allows conversion of PDF files to other formats. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Instantly Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are thr
UnzipPro is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to extract and compress data. Judging on appearance alone, UnzipPro may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, UnzipPro is categorize
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Rapid 2.0 is an updated version of high-risk ransomware called Rapid. Immediately after infiltration, Rapid 2.0 encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[7_random_digits].[5_random_letters]" pattern. For example, "1.jpg" might be renamed to a f
"Something Went Wrong With Your Internet Service" is another fake error message displayed by deceptive websites. Research shows that, in most cases, users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads displayed by other rogue sites.
L0cked is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn. Immediately after infiltration, L0cked encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".lckd" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.lckd". Once files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible. Foll
newtabtools.com is another fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to popular websites. Note that newtabtools.com is promoted using browser-hijacking applications, whilst other fake s
Identical to Malware Crusher, MacOptimizer, and a number of others, Mac Tweaker is a rogue application that supposedly helps users to optimize their computers. Judging on appearance alone, Mac Tweaker may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program
Developers present The Reading Hub as a legitimate application that supposedly provides quick access to various e-books. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, The Reading Hub is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser hijacker. The main r
IdleBuddy is deceptive crypto-mining software often distributed with various potentially unwanted adware-type programs. Research shows that adware commonly infiltrates systems without consent. Immediately after infiltration, adware-type applications deliver intrusive advertisements and collect inf
Developers present Advanced PC Care as a legitimate system optimization tool. Judging on appearance alone, these claims may seem genuine, however, Advanced PC Care is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without permission and gives no real value for re