FormalSearch is advertised as an app that enhances the browsing experience (provides fast searches, accurate search results, and so on), however, it simply displays unwanted advertisements. Apps that feed users with these ads are called adware. Adware-type apps are also known as potentially unw
Discovered by dnwls0719, Athena865 ransomware is part of Globeimposter, a family of ransomware-type programs. Software of this type is designed to encrypt files stored on the victim's computer and display or create a ransom message. In this case, Athena865 creates an executable (.exe) file named "
VIVAL is malicious software - ransomware designed to lock files by encryption. This ransomware was discovered by Jakub Kroustek and is part of the Dharma family. It renames all encrypted files by adding an ID, email address, and the ".VIVAL" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" might be r
lkysearchex is an untrustworthy website that people do not often visit intentionally. If a browser opens lkysearchex automatically, an adware-type app is likely to be installed on the browser or operating system. As well as opening dubious web pages, adware displays intrusive advertisements and
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Boot ransomware is a part of a ransomware family called Djvu. Typically, software of this type is designed to encrypt data using strong encryption algorithms. To decrypt their files, victims are encouraged to pay ransoms (purchase decryption software and/or keys fr
The WindowMix app supposedly provides features to enhance the internet browsing experience, however, it is actually an adware-type app. Adware is software that is usually designed to display various unwanted, intrusive ads. In some cases, these apps also collect details relating to users' brows
armantark[.]com is one of many rogue websites that redirects visitors to other similar sites or displays dubious content. Note that armantark[.]com is similar to fres-news[.]com, redrelaxfollow[.]com, muchinspardorop[.]info, and others. Typically, people do not open these web pages intentionally
Badut Clowns is malicious software, ransomware designed to encrypt files and display a ransom message in a pop-up window and on the background image. Badut Clowns is a part of Jigsaw ransomware and was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. This ransomware modifies all encrypted files and changes filena
tab.fileconvertermaster.com (or search.fileconvertermaster.com) is the address of a fake search engine, which is promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called File Converter Master. This app is a browser hijacker that changes browser settings to promote the aforementioned sear
Discovered by Raby and belonging to the Phobos ransomware family, Cales is malicious software that operates by encrypting data and keeping it locked until the victim pays a ransom. During the encryption process, files are renamed with the attacked user's unique ID number, developer's email address