The ByteFence application supposedly prevents various unwanted applications from being installed. Ironically, ByteFence is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that many users install inadvertently - they are tricked into installing this dubious software. PUAs are usually promoted using the
Adobe is a high-risk virus that is categorized as ransomware. This virus belongs to the Dharma ransomware family and it was first discovered by S!Ri. Adobe's developers (cyber criminals) use it to corrupt systems by encrypting files (making them unusable). Another ransomware that adds .adobe (or
"Outriger Email Virus" is one of many spam campaigns used by scammers who send emails containing malicious attachments, or web links leading to them. In this case, cyber criminals proliferate an archive file (ZIP), which contains a malicious program called Adwind. The main purpose of this email s
BeeAware (also known as BeAware) is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA) that users often install unintentionally. These PUAs are designed to deliver various online advertisements and record information relating to browsing habits. Uninstall these applications immediately, since
There are many ransomware-type programs available on the internet, including Project57, which was first discovered by Michael Gillespie. Like most infections of this type, it encrypts data (makes files unusable) and keeps them in this state until developers receive a ransom payment (in this case,
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Nostro is a computer infection that belongs to the Garrantydecrypt ransomware family. Once a computer is infected, Nostro blocks access to files by encryption and displays a ransom-demand message within the "#RECOVERY_FILES#.txt" text file. Encrypted files are ren
Belonging to Paradise ransomware family, VACv2 is a malicious program (ransomware) that was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Like most ransomware-type programs, it is designed to lock (encrypt) files stored on the system. Cyber criminals who design these infections generally demand ransom payments
goto-searchitnow.global.ssl.fastly.net is another variant of a fake search engine called searchitnow.info. Developers claim that this site enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance, goto-searchitnow.global.ssl.fastly.net may seem legitimate, but deve
"Microsoft Authorised Device Care" is a deceptive website that may seem to be a legitimate virus alert from Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft has nothing to do with this scam. Typically, users are redirected to these websites by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). These unwanted apps are often
"$1000 VISA Gift Card" is a scam message delivered by various deceptive websites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads delivered by other rogue sites. Be aware that unwanted apps ty