Belonging to the CryptoJoker ransomware family and discovered by Raby, b00m is one of many different ransomware-type programs. Ransomware is malicious software usually designed to encrypt files. Cyber criminals distribute these programs so they are able to extort money from people by forcing them
"VIRAL ALARM OF MICROSOFT" is a fake alert, displayed by deceptive, rogue websites. It is used to scare users into thinking that their computer is blocked, due to a variety of issues. It promotes fraudulent Microsoft Windows technical support, which if used will eventually require payment. In mos
PowerLog is an adware-type app and part of the Pirrit family. After installation, PowerLog installs another app of this type called MacPerformance. This app forces browsers to open web pages that offer updates to software with fake tools. Adware is software designed to display various ads. In s
PowerLift is the name of an application classified as adware. When installed, adware-type apps feed users with unwanted, often deceptive advertisements. In some cases, they collect information relating to users' browsing habits. Generally, people download and install adware unintentionally. The
Universal PC Care is a software, supposedly capable of optimizing and speeding up computers (e.g. fixing errors, making various system enhancements, getting rid of unnecessary programs/files, detecting and removing threats and etc.). Universal PC Care is often distributed with other programs as a
Moka is a part of the Djvu ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. Like most programs of this type, Moka encrypts files to prevent access. To regain access, victims must pay ransoms to cyber criminals (i.e., purchase a decryption tool). Moka renames all encrypted files by chang
OpticDaemon is an adware-type app belonging to the Pirrit adware family. It displays unwanted advertisements and installs another adware program called MacPerformance. Additionally, OpticDaemon forces browsers to display pop-up windows that offer updates to installed software (using fake updatin
Belonging to the Pirrit adware family, LightAgent is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Many people download and install apps of this type inadvertently. LightAgent installs additional adware, an app called MacPerformance, and tricks people into updating software with fake up
DisplayUpdate is an adware-type application and part of the Pirrit adware family. DisplayUpdate installs other adware called MacPerformance (also belonging to the Pirrit family) on Mac computers. When installed, adware-type apps feed users with unwanted advertisements and sometimes collect user-
Celeb-secret[.]live is a rogue website, practically identical to mediasource.online, dreamteammyfriend.com, videosp.pro and many others. It operates by generating redirects to compromised and possibly malicious sites, as well as presents users with highly dubious content (including clickbait). It