Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Boot ransomware is a part of a ransomware family called Djvu. Typically, software of this type is designed to encrypt data using strong encryption algorithms. To decrypt their files, victims are encouraged to pay ransoms (purchase decryption software and/or keys fr
The WindowMix app supposedly provides features to enhance the internet browsing experience, however, it is actually an adware-type app. Adware is software that is usually designed to display various unwanted, intrusive ads. In some cases, these apps also collect details relating to users' brows
armantark[.]com is one of many rogue websites that redirects visitors to other similar sites or displays dubious content. Note that armantark[.]com is similar to fres-news[.]com, redrelaxfollow[.]com, muchinspardorop[.]info, and others. Typically, people do not open these web pages intentionally
Badut Clowns is malicious software, ransomware designed to encrypt files and display a ransom message in a pop-up window and on the background image. Badut Clowns is a part of Jigsaw ransomware and was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. This ransomware modifies all encrypted files and changes filena
tab.fileconvertermaster.com (or search.fileconvertermaster.com) is the address of a fake search engine, which is promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called File Converter Master. This app is a browser hijacker that changes browser settings to promote the aforementioned sear
Discovered by Raby and belonging to the Phobos ransomware family, Cales is malicious software that operates by encrypting data and keeping it locked until the victim pays a ransom. During the encryption process, files are renamed with the attacked user's unique ID number, developer's email address
GlobalJewishWorld is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker and one of many rogue apps designed by Mindspark Interactive. Applications of this type change browser settings to promote a dubious, fake search engine. Like most apps designed by Mindspark Interactive, GlobalJewis
apple.com-optimize-mac[.]live is designed to advertise dubious applications. At time of research, it promoted the Cleanup My Mac app. Note that apple.com-optimize-mac[.]live is a deceptive site, which informs visitors that their computers are infected with viruses. Websites of this type display
MyImageConverter is a rogue application released by the Mindspark Interactive Network. It is advertised as a free tool for image conversion, accompanied by a web searcher (hp.myway.com). MyImageConverter is supposedly capable of converting various image files (JPG, PNG, TIFF, etc.) and providing q
PresidentialBuzz is one of many apps (in this case, a rogue app and a browser hijacker) developed by Mindspark Interactive. Browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since developers distribute them using deceptive methods. Most people do not download or insta