Developers (Mindspark Interactive Network) present GoUnzip as a legitimate application used to manage compressed files. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, GoUnzip is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three r
discretesearch.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that discretesearch.com is legitimate, however, developers promote this website via deceptive software down
Privacy Switch is a deceptive application claiming to protect users' privacy when searching the Internet. Initially, Privacy Switch may seem legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, Privacy Switch modifies web browser settings and tracks Intern
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, MyFormsFinder is a rogue application that supposedly helps to locate various application forms. On initial inspection, MyFormsFinder may seem to be a legitimate and useful application, however, this program often infiltrates systems without users' consen
Fun Popular Games is a rogue application that claims to allow users to play various addictive Flash games. Initially, Fun Popular Games app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it modifies web browser settings and gathers in
BestBackground is a rogue application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. According to the developers, BestBackground provides free access to various ancestry research websites and helps to find meanings of names and checks family history records. These claims often trick users into belie
links-yahoo.com is a rogue website claiming to be an Internet search engine that generates improved search results and displays the latest news. On initial inspection, links-yahoo.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this website continually records information relating to users' Intern
"Your computer is locked !" is malware that locks the computer screen and displays a fake error message. It was first discovered by Jiri Kropac and states that the system has been infected and, therefore, victims must contact "Microsoft Technicians" to solve the problem. Be aware, however, that t
Developers present dnav.com as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly generates better search results. These claims often trick users into believing that dnav.com is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site via rogue software downloaders/installers designed to hija
Lomix is a ransomware-type virus based on CryptoWire, an open source ransomware project first discovered by security researcher, S!Ri. Following infiltration, Lomix encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography. During this process, Lomix renames encrypted files using the "[file_name].encrypted.[file_