UniversalWebResults (also known as UniversalWebResult) is designed to feed users with various advertisements. It also functions as a browser hijacker and changes certain browser settings to promote the address of a fake search engine. Apps of this type (adware, browser hijackers) also collect br
DragonCyber belongs to a ransomware family called Jigsaw. Like most programs of this type, it encrypts files, modifies filenames and generates a ransom message. DragonCyber renames all encrypted files by appending the ".dc" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.dc", "2.
"Cisco AnyConnect Virus" is a generic term used to describe unwanted or malicious content distributed under the guise of content relating to the Cisco AnyConnect application. Cisco AnyConnect is a unified security endpoint agent that delivers multiple security services for enterprise protection.
Microsoft Lync (and Office Communicator) is a former name of Skype for Business, a popular instant messaging application. Research shows that there are a number of fake, deceptive Microsoft Lync installers designed to distribute unwanted, malicious applications. This is not the first time cyber c
MassLogger (also known as Mass Logger) is a malicious program classified as a keylogger and 'stealer malware'. The primary purpose of MassLogger is data extraction (i.e., it steals information). The data targeted by this malware depends on the cyber criminals using it. Since this keylogger/steale
Cyber criminals often attempt to trick users into installing malware on their computers through spam campaigns. They send emails that contain malicious attachments or website links designed to download malicious files. Their main goal is to deceive recipients into opening the rogue file, which the
thediseasetracker[.]com is a rogue web page similar to zpredir1.com, biz-4u.com, behavingsoping.club and thousands of others. It provides visitors with dubious content and/or redirects them to other untrusted or even malicious sites. Typically, thediseasetracker[.]com and similar websites are acc
Precious Bible is a browser hijacker endorsed as a tool capable of providing daily bible verses and easy access to related content. In fact, this rogue software modifies browsers to promote preciousbible.com (a fake search engine). Additionally, Precious Bible has data-tracking capabilities, which
Discovered by GrujaRS, Qensvlcbymk is a malicious program belonging to the Snatch ransomware family. Qensvlcbymk ransomware operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are appended with the ".qensvlcbymk" extension. For ex
As its name suggests, PC Win Booster is software designed to improve computer performance. In fact, this app is distributed by including it into the set-ups of other programs. Programs distributed in this way are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). These rogue apps have a dubi