Tide Search is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly helps users to search the Internet by improving search results. On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, Tide Search usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission. In addition, this
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Search Voyage is a dubious application that supposedly improves the web search experience - "With many scenic backgrounds, its like taking a virtual voyage while you search, all without ever packing your bags!" On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and usef
SIViewer is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users view various images (for example, .jpg, .gif, etc.). Initially, this app may seem legitimate, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. SIViewer infiltrates systems without users’ permissi
Wajam is a social search engine, a browser add-on, which enhances Internet users' search experience by displaying additional search results related to information their friends share on FaceBook, Twitter, or Google+. This is a useful and popular browser plug-in, however, some computer users report
This unwanted program will try to fool you into buying it and the software employs various methods in which to do so. It uses a fake virus scan and displays fake alerts indicating that your computer is infected. After the fake security scan, the rogue program will notify you that C:\Program Files\
ENCRYPTED is ransomware-type malware proliferated using email spam. Following infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various data stored on victims' computers. The list of data types targeted by ENCRYPTED includes .pdf, .doc, .ppt, and many other file formats. During encryption, this ransomware m
According to the developers, FiziPop allows users to play various addictive Flash games. This functionality may seem legitimate, however, FiziPop often infiltrates systems without users’ consent, gathers information relating to users' web browsing activity, and generates intrusive online advertise
KeyBTC is ransomware-type malware distributed via malicious email attachments. These emails may appear to be either shipment or postal notifications. Each contains a ZIP file with a file compressed within. Although this compressed file may appear to be a Word document, it is actually Javascript fi
TrueCrypt is another ransomware infection that infiltrates systems and then encrypts stored files. Types of targeted files include .rar, .7zip, .php, .doc., .pdf, and many others. During encryption, TrueCrypt adds the .enc extension to compromised files. This ransomware uses AES-256 encryption an
WeatherWidget is a dubious application that supposedly provides weather forecasts. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate, however, claims to provide 'valuable functionality' are merely attempts to trick users to install. In fact, WeatherWidget is classed as a potentially unwanted progr