Identical to Resourcetools and SimpleProExtension, GlobalTechSearch is a rogue application that claims to enhance the browsing experience, however, this app causes a redirect to a third party website when users enter a search query (search query -> third party URL -> Google search engine). Addi
SimpleProExtension is supposedly a useful tool that helps users to browse the web more efficiently, however, it is a PUA (potentially unwanted application) classified as adware. It redirects all online searches through its own URL address before forwarding to Google search. In doing so, SimpleP
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Cratful is high-risk ransomware that stealthily infiltrates computers and encrypts most stored data using the RSA-1024 encryption algorithm. During encryption, Cratful appends the name of each encrypted file with the ".cratful" extension (hence its name). For exam
Banload (also known as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Banload) is a family of malware-distribution trojans. If installed, trojans from this family inject systems with other computer infections, most of which are categorized as banking trojans that collect user-system information (anti-virus suites typical
Resourcetools is presented as an app that allows users to easily browse the web, however, its real purpose is to redirect them through a dubious URL before showing results generated by Google. Therefore, this app can force people to use other search engines (such as Bing and Yahoo). Additionall
RMS Rat is a high-risk virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and grants cyber criminals remote access to victims' computers. At time of research, RMS Rat was distributed using fake Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader updaters/installers promoted via deceptive websites. This distribu
Pitou is a trojan, a malicious program that sends spam emails from the infected computer. This is useful for cyber criminals, since people who receive messages from people in their contact list often believe that the emails are harmless. Note, however, that this trojan can send emails that prolife
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Lotep is a high-risk ransomware infection discovered by Michael Gillespie. After successful infiltration, Lotep encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".lotep" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.lotep". Files a
"iPhone Has Been Locked" is a fake error message displayed by various malicious sites. It is very similar to to Your Mac Is Infected With 3 Viruses, Please Call Apple Support, and many others. Research shows that users typically visit deceptive sites inadvertently - they are redirect by intrusi
The Inlog Optimizer program supposedly cleans Windows Operating Systems and improves performance. It includes features that allow users to disable Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry, receive updates, adjust startup items, remove programs and unnecessary files, and so on. In fact, this program is c