DynamicExtra is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines. DynamicExtra promotes the Safe Finder web search tool by opening it through akamaihd.net. Most apps o
Taargo is a malicious program belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. Like many other ransomware-type programs, Taargo encrypts files, modifies their filenames and creates ransom messages. It modifies names of all encrypted files by adding the taargo@olszyn.com email address and appendin
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, .2020 belongs to a family of ransomware-type programs named Dharma. Typically, these programs are designed to prevent victims from accessing or using their files by encryption. Most rename encrypted files and create and/or display ransom messages. This ransomware ren
BasicVirtual is a rogue application classified as adware - it delivers various intrusive advertisements. Additionally, it has browser hijacker characteristics, such as modification of browsers and promotion of fake search engines (BasicVirtual promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.net). Since most
ArtemisSearch is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and part of the AdLoad adware family. Adware-type applications feed users with advertisements and collect various information. Research shows that ArtemisSearch also operates as a browser hijacker, since it promotes a fake search engine b
Mado is a malicious program belonging to the Stop/Djvu ransomware family. When a system is infected with this malware, its data is encrypted so that the cyber criminals responsible can make ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended
TotalLetterSearch is an unwanted application classified as adware. This adware is a part of a group of adware-type applications called AdLoad. Adware is simply designed to display various advertisements, however, this particular app also promotes the address of a fake search engine. In this way
AtlantaLookup is an adware-type application that possesses browser hijacker capabilities. It runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. I.e., delivers various unwanted and harmful ads. Additionally, AtlantaLookup modifies browser settings to promote a bogus search engine. Adware and browser hijack
DeluxeFocus is one of many applications that supposedly improves the browsing experience and delivers various other features. In fact, it is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that feeds users with advertisements and gathers information. These applications are classified as a
Tuneup Pro is advertised as a program which includes features and tools to enhance computer performance. In fact, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) due to its distribution methods. Like many other PUAs, Tuneup Pro is distributed by including it into various download or