Chromium is an open-source project from Google. Many browsers are based on Chromium code, but few are legitimate. This project is often misused to develop browsers that operate as adware (display ads), browser hijackers (promote fake search engines and gather browsing-data), or as potentially unwa
Mool is malicious software which is a part of the Djvu family of ransomware-type programs. It prevents victims from accessing their files by encryption. Mool changes filenames of all encrypted files by appending the ".mool" extension. For example, it renames a file named "sample.jpg" to "sample.jp
Based on a legitimate, open-source project called Chromium, Email Assistant is a rogue browser. It can supposedly enhance the browsing experience with such features as improved privacy, security, speed and quick access to user-preferred email services, however, this untrusted piece of software ope
Discovered by S!Ri, JackSparrow belongs to the Ouroboros ransomware family. The program encrypts files and changes filenames by adding the ".encrypted" string. For example, a file named "1.jpg" is changed to "1.encrypted.jpg", and so on. JackSparrow also displays a pop-up window which contains in
PublicAdviseSearch is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is part of the AdLoad adware family. PublicAdviseSearch serves intrusive advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine. It is very likely that it also gathers browsing-related (and other) data. Note that Publi
Part of the AdLoad adware family, SearchOptical is a rogue application that operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e. it delivers various undesirable and even harmful ads). Additionally, it shares traits with browser hijackers including modification of browser settings and prom
Xbvpnvee is malicious software belonging to the Snatch ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt the data of infected systems and demand payment for decryption tools/software. When this malware encrypts, all affected files are appended with the ".xbvpnvee" extension. For example, "1.jpg" would
dataf0ral1[.]com operates in a similar way to mob1ledev1ces[.]com and faters0upload[.]com, however, there are many of other web pages of this type. When visited, the site downloads a .dmg file, a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. Typically, fake Adobe Flash Player installers are designed to ins
Borr is the name of a malicious program which can be purchased from hacker forums. The cost is equivalent to $100 for the first month, after which the monthly cost becomes $50. Cyber criminals use Borr to steal various sensitive information, which they can misuse to generate revenue in various way
NetToolboxSearch is a rogue app belonging to the AdLoad adware family. Following successful installation, it operates by running intrusive ad campaigns. Therefore, it delivers unwanted and dangerous ads. NetToolboxSearch also has certain browser hijacking qualities: modification of browser setti