FreeMaps is a rogue application that supposedly allows access to street views and maps of various areas. Initially, FreeMaps may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. It modifies of web browser's settings and c
Developers present Mute Tabs Button as a legitimate application that supposedly allows all browser tabs to be muted. On initial inspection, Mute Tabs Button may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it continually tracks users' Inte
"Your Device Has Been Blocked" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by malicious websites. Note that it only targets the Mac OS. Users often visit these malicious websites inadvertently, without their consent - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These apps
getresultsfast.net is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, getresultsfast.net barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, EasyPhotoEdit is a rogue application that supposedly allows easy editing of photos and other images. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, EasyPhotoEdit is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a brows
"Windows Activation" is a fake error message displayed by a malware-type app. First discovered by security researcher, Pieter Arntz, "Windows Activation" locks the computer screen and displays a fake MS Windows Activation window encouraging users to enter a 'genuine activation key'. This malware m
Nonereblock is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access various websites blocked in their own countries. On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online
VenusLocker is a new ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. VenusLocker appends the name of each encrypted file with the ".Venusf" or "Venusp" extension (some newer variants add .VenusLp and .VenusLf). Therefore, it is straightforward to determine which files are
Easy Sports Access is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to watch sport matches live free of charge. These claims often trick people into believing that Easy Sports Access is legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without users' consent (bundling method)
Developers present PandaViewer as a light and fast image viewer, which can be used free of charge. On initial inspection, PandaViewer may seem legitimate and useful, however, this software is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program. There are three main reasons for th