Yahoososo.com is another fake Internet search engine falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results. Unfortunately, many users believe that this website is legitimate. For this reason, developers promote yahoososo.com via dubious software 'installers', which hijack web browsers. Fu
Developers present EasyHotspot as a legitimate application allowing users to share their Internet connection via a 'hotspot'. Although this functionality may seem useful, EasyHotspot infiltrates systems without users’ permission. In addition, EasyHotspot continually gathers various user/system in
.trunCrypt is an updated version of Vault ransomware. Both of these viruses encrypt victims' files. The previous version of this ransomware added a .vault file extension to encrypted files, however, .trunCrypt appends file names with the .trun extension. Cyber criminals distribute .trunCrypt using
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