PC Gold Optimizer and system repair is advertised as a tool which allows users to boost PC performance, block unwanted URLs and files, and deliver real-time antivirus protection, however, the distribution method of this software is dubious. For this reason, PC Gold Optimizer and system repair is c
Mount Locker encrypts files, renames them, and creates the "RecoveryManual.html" file (with the ransom message) in folders that contain encrypted files. It renames files by adding "ReadManual" to filenames and appending a string of random characters as their new extensions. For example, "1.jpg" i
Mac Optimizer Pro is promoted as software for cleaning and optimizing Mac Operating Systems, however, due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate this app, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Software within this classification may be nonoperational and/or have un
MessengerNow is advertised as an app that allows users to send texts, make video chats, and form plans on their smartphones or desktop computers. This may seem a legitimate and useful app, however, it has been identified as adware, a type of software that most people download and install unintenti
Typically, users do not visit superduniya[.]com or other similar websites (e.g., pragatimeg[.]com, potentingond[.]club, gdimmunical[.]club) intentionally - they are opened by browsers that have potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on them. Generally, web pages such as superduniya[.]c
Arrow belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. Like many other programs of this type, it encrypts data, renames all encrypted files and provides victims with instructions about how to contact the developers (and various other details). Arrow renames files by adding the victim's ID, biashabtc@redch
Consumer Opinion is rogue software classified as adware. Additionally, this application has browser hijacker characteristics. Therefore, following successful infiltration, Consumer Opinion runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes changes to browser settings to promote fake search engines
In most cases, users download and install apps such as TotalConsoleSearch inadvertently and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). This particular app is distributed via a fake installer for Adobe Flash Player. When installed, it serves advertisements and p
"TNT EXPRESS" is a spam campaign designed to spread the Agent Tesla RAT (Remote Access Trojan). The term "spam campaign" is used to define a mass-scale operation, during which thousands of scam emails are sent. The deceptive messages distributed through this spam campaign are disguised as mail fr
Exorcist 2.0 is a new variant of Exorcist ransomware. This variant was discovered by JAMESWT. It blocks access to files by encryption, changes their filenames and creates an HTA file (an executable which opens a ransom message) in all folders that contain encrypted files. Exorcist 2.0 renames file