Belonging to the Crysis/Dharma malware family and discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Bot is malicious software categorized as ransomware. Bot operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption (i.e. payment for decryption software/tools and keys). During the encryption process, a
Tor is the name of a legitimate web browser, which allows users to browse the web with as much privacy as possible, however, there is a trojanized version that is designed by cyber criminals and used to steal cryptocurrency. This malicious version is based on, and very similar to, an official Tor
applesupportofficial[.]com is a rogue website designed to display fake alerts concerning 'detected threats'. Most users enter these sites unintentionally, since they are redirected by Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements. PUAs do not need explicit user consent to
ProcessSave is adware - software that deploys advertisements. In fact, developers advertise this app as supposedly capable of enhancing the web browsing experience. Apps of this type are often designed to record user-system information. In any case, few people download or install these apps int
happy.goodluckspace[.]com is one of many dubious websites claiming that the visitor has a chance to win a prize. To participate in the lottery, the visitor is asked to complete a survey and answer various questions. Websites such as happy.goodluckspace[.].com often ask to provide various details
Fridaylifeis is a family of scam web pages, designed to promote untrustworthy applications. This variant promotes the Smart Mac Booster app. By employing scare tactics, the site attempts to trick users into downloading/installing the software it endorses. Fridaylifeis alerts visitors about a fa
The IdeaDetails application supposedly helps users to browse the Internet more efficiently, however, this is adware-type software that feeds people with intrusive advertisements and records sensitive information. In most cases, people do not download or install apps of this type intentionally an
Discovered by Raby, DEADMIN LOCKER is ransomware-type software that encrypts the victim's data, renames encrypted files, and creates a ransom message in a text file ("!_HOW_RECOVERY_FILES_!.txt"). Typically, people with computers infected with malware of this type cannot decrypt their files withou
Quick PC Tuneup is software endorsed as a system optimization and cleaning tool. It is supposedly capable of enhancing device performance by eliminating unwanted files and performing similar functions. This program has an official download website from which it can downloaded free of charge or pur
When opened, the piedppienews[.]com rogue web page causes redirects to other untrusted websites or displays dubious content. Many websites operate in a similar way to piedppienews[.]com including, for example, newsapp[.]biz, trementrecially[.]pro, and prize-mania[.]mobi. Generally, visitors do no