TechFunctionSearch is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) which functions both as adware and a browser hijacker. It feeds users with advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by changing browser settings. Note that this app is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Pla
ColdLock is a ransomware-type program. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all files are appended with the ".locked" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1.jpg" wou
PureLocker is malicious software classified as ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data in order to demand payment for decryption. Additionally, it deletes Shadow Volume Copies and possesses sophisticated anti-detection and anti-analysis functionalities. When PureLocker encrypts data, all of th
As its name suggests, AbSent-Loader is a malware loader and dropper. It grabs malicious executables or payloads from an attacker-controlled server and then installs malware once it is present in the operating system. In summary, AbSent-Loader is a malicious program designed to infect computers wit
TechBoardSearch is an adware-type application that possess characteristics typical of browser hijackers. It operates by running intrusive ad campaigns and modifying browser settings to promote a fake search engine. Furthermore, most adware programs and browser hijackers track browsing-related da
Discovered by Petrovic, C4H is malicious software belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. This ransomware encrypts data and demands payment for decryption keys/software. During the encryption process, all files are appended with the ".C4H" extension. For example, a file originally named
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DoctoPDF is a browser hijacker, advertised as a tool capable of converting doc file format to PDF documents. Following successful installation, this piece of software modifies browsers in order to promote pdfsrch.com - a fake search engine. Additionally, DoctoPDF spies on users' browsing activity.
Image Sherpa is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Typically, apps of this type promote the addresses of fake search engines and gather browsing data. Image Sherpa promotes image-sherpa.com in this way. As with most browser hijackers, this app promotes the fake search en
Quick Forms is a rogue application categorized as a browser hijacker and endorsed as a tool for easy access to various forms websites. Quick Forms operates by altering browser settings to promote hquick-forms.com (a fake search engine). Additionally, this app has data tracking capabilities, which