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Weather Forecaster Pro Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Weather Forecaster Pro Browser Hijacker

Weather Forecaster Pro is a deceptive application that claims to provide local weather forecasts. Its appearance suggests that this app is legitimate and useful, however, Weather Forecaster Pro is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for

Cosakos Ransomware
Ransomware

Cosakos Ransomware

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Cosakos is a part of the Djvu ransomware family. Once a computer is infected with Cosakos, the program encrypts (locks) all stored files and prevents users from opening or using them unless they purchase a decryption tool (pay a ransom). Cosakos creates a text fil

GermanWiper Ransomware
Ransomware

GermanWiper Ransomware

Unlike most ransomware-type programs, GermanWiper does not encrypt files, it overwrites them with zero-bytes, thereby rendering them unusable (empty). According to the cyber criminals behind this ransomware, files can be recovered by paying a ransom. GermanWiper changes the name of each overwritt

Free Live Radio Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Free Live Radio Browser Hijacker

Free Live Radio is a rogue application identical to My Login Helper, Easy DIY App, My Classifieds List Pro, and many other unwanted apps. By offering features that allow users to listen to various radio stations online, Free Live Radio attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, it is

Nvetud Ransomware
Ransomware

Nvetud Ransomware

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Nvetud is software that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Ransomware-type programs encrypt files and create (or display) ransom messages that contain instructions about how to pay the ransom or buy a decryption tool. Nvetud creates a text file named "_readme.

Smart Sys Care Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

Smart Sys Care Unwanted Application

The Smart Sys Care program is presented as a maintenance tool that improves computer performance. It included features such as a system and browser junk remover, malware detector, and registry cleaner. In fact, Smart Sys Care falls into the category of potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), si

Your Free PDF Converter Now Pro Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Your Free PDF Converter Now Pro Browser Hijacker

Your Free PDF Converter Now Pro supposedly provides easy access to various file converters directly from the browser. Unfortunately, this software is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker that changes browser settings to promote a fake search engine. It also

PC Booster Pro Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

PC Booster Pro Unwanted Application

PC Booster Pro is advertised as an optimization tool that boosts and protects computers. It includes features such as PC Cleaner, Internet Booster, System Optimizer, and Registry Cleaner. It may seem that PC Booster Pro is a useful tool, however, it belongs to the category of potentially unwanted

ERROR # 0x8024402C POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

ERROR # 0x8024402C POP-UP Scam

"ERROR # 0x8024402C" is one of many tech-support scam websites claiming that it has detected an error and encouraging visitors to call the number displayed. We strongly recommend that you ignore websites of this type, since scammers use them to extort money from unsuspecting users. Typically, peo

Openload.co Suspicious Website
Adware

Openload.co Suspicious Website

openload[.]co is a file hosting website, however, research shows that it contains dubious files, including illegal software 'cracking' tools. Additionally, this web page contains rogue ads and causes redirects to various other dubious websites. Do not use these sites, since they can lead to unwant