GenieGamer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to play various addictive arcade games. On initial inspection, GenieGamer may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior, this PUP is classed as adware. One of the main reasons for these negative assoc
SeginChile is ransomware-type malware that utilizes an open source ransomware kit called 'eda2'. Following infiltration, SeginChile employs the AES-256 algorithm to encrypt various files stored within victims' files. This ransomware also extends the name of each encrypted file with a .seginchile e
TeslaCrypt is a malicious program that encrypts users' files using AES encryption. Malware of this type is called ransomware. Once the files are encrypted, payment for a private key (used to decrypt files) is demanded. TeslaCrypt differs from typical file encrypting ransomware (which targe
GhostCrypt is ransomware-type malware designed to hijack computers and encrypt various stored files (for example, .bmp, .css, .jpeg, etc.) To encrypt these files, GhostCrypt uses an asymmetric encryption algorithm and, thus, public and private keys are generated during encryption. Furthermore, th
Identical to TrendsTab, Trendio is a dubious application claiming to deliver all of the latest news trending on the Internet - "Let Trendio bring the news to you! Save time by getting the hottest trending topics all in one place, without having to visit multiple websites!" Many users believe tha
TrendsTab is a bogus application claiming to provide all the latest news available on the Internet - "Let TrendsTab bring the news to you! Save time by getting the hottest trending topics all in one place, without having to visit multiple websites!" On initial inspection, this application may seem
Hotwebfree.com is another fake Internet search engine similar to bitable.com, goodasfound.com, and a number of other dubious sites. On initial inspection, hotwebfree.com may seem a legitimate website, however, developers promote it using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web
Music Manager is a deceptive application claiming that often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Following infiltration, Music Manager tracks Internet browsing activity and delivering various intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, Music Manager is categorized as adware.
The Martian Arcade (MartianArcade) application supposedly allows users to play various arcade games. On initial inspection, Martian Arcade may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users’ p
Bitable.com is a fake Internet search engine that claims to generate the most relevant search results, thus improving users' web browsing experience. The appearance of bitable.com is similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. In fact, this website is promoted using dubio