LockLock is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. During encryption, LockLock appends the names of encrypted files with a ".locklock" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locklock"). Following successful encryption, LockLock
Identical to InstaTime and TinderTop, TwitterTime is a deceptive application that supposedly allows use of TwitterTime directly from the desktop. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, TwitterTime is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted pro
CryptoCat is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts various data types (.doc, .jpg, .ppt, etc.) using asymmetric cryptography. CryptoCat appends the ".cryptocat" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.cryptocat". Following successful encry
Qubiv is a deceptive application identical to ArcadeBunny, ArcadeSwim, ArcadeBayou, and many other apps. By falsely claiming to allow users to play various arcade games, Qubiv attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, this app often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Fur
According to the developers, bestexperiencesearch.com is an improved Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, bestexperiencesearch.com may seem similar or identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and any other search engines. Therefore, some use
Identical to InstaTime, TinderTop is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow use of Tinder and Facebook directly from the desktop. On initial inspection, TinderTop looks may seem a legitimate and useful program, however, this PUP often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.
Developers present CDN Reader as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to view and edit PDF files. This functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, CDN Reader is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling". Furthermore, this app displays
InstaTime is a rogue application claiming to allow use of Instagram directly from the desktop. On initial inspection, InstaTime may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is not affiliated with Instagram (it is developed by third parties). Furthermore, InstaTime often infiltrates systems w
CatHomepage is a deceptive browser plug-in that supposedly allows users to modify the background of their browser homepage. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, CatHomepage is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This PUP
Crypt0 is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates computers and encrypts various types of files (e.g., doc, .ppt, .jpg, etc.) During encryption, Crypt0 modifies the names of encrypted files by inserting "_crypt0" before the extension (e.g., encrypted "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample_crypt0.jpg"