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
Win Tune Pro is a deceptive application that claims to improve computer performance - "Win Tune Pro is a suite of high-power utilities that monitors and adjusts your PC for maximum security and performance." These false claims may seem legitimate, however, the developers of Win Tune Pro distribute
Search.ratplee.com is another fake Internet search engine identical to search.cucumberhead.com, search.lunaticake.com, and many other bogus sites. All falsely claim to enhance the web searching experience by generating the most relevant search results, however, these fake promises are merely att
Identical to uppersearch.tk and bettersearch.tk, Fast-search.tk is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly allows users to search various websites such as Wikipedia, YouTube, etc. Fast-search.tk may initially seem legitimate, however, developers promote this site using dubious software 'in
Identical to Results Hub, Search Know is a deceptive application developed by SuperWeb LLC. It claims to enhance users' Internet search experience by generating the most relevant results. Initially, Search Know might seem to be a legitimate browser extension, however, be aware that this app is cat
DNSIO is a deceptive application claiming to protect users from various computer infections when browsing the Internet. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, DNSIO is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it in