MyChristianPortal is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is categorized as a browser hijacker. MyChristianPortal (and many other apps of this type) is developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. It changes browser settings to promote hp.myway.com, the address of a fake search engine. Ad
ExtraWindow is an adware-type application that apparently enhances the browsing experience. It is allegedly capable of providing fast searches, accurate search results, etc. ExtraWindow operates by displaying various intrusive advertisements. This app is also classified as a potentially unwante
Typically, bestlandcn[.]com is opened on iPhones or iPads, however, it might also target Mac users. This is a deceptive website used to advertise an app called Hi VPN. Note that bestlandcn[.]com is also a scam website which notifies visitors that it has 'detected' viruses on their devices. We s
EntertainmentNewsNow is one of many apps designed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This particular app supposedly provides the latest entertainment news, however, it is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker that changes browser settings to promote the hp.myway.com fake sear
Discovered by dnwls0719, Badday is malicious software belonging to the Globeimposter ransomware family. This ransomware encrypts data and keeps it locked, unless a ransom is paid (i.e., the decryption tool/software is purchased). During the encryption progress, Badday renames files with the ".badd
Galacti-Crypter (GalactiCrypter) ransomware was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. This is a malicious program that renders victims' files inaccessible by encoding them with a strong encryption algorithm. It displays a ransom message in a pop-up window and renames all files by adding a string of ran
CoordinatorPlus is promoted as a useful tool for enhancing the browsing experience. It is supposedly capable of providing fast searches, accurate search results and similar. In fact, this app is adware. Adware-type applications run intrusive advertisement campaigns. I.e., they display various u
WindowMode is endorsed as an application capable of enhancing the browsing experience (e.g. providing fast searches, accurate search results, and similar). In fact, it is classified as adware, since it displays unwanted advertisements. WindowMode is also classed as a potentially unwanted applica
Local ransomware is a type of software designed to lock victims' files (by encryption) and deny access to them unless a ransom is paid. I.e., to decrypt data, victims must purchase a tool from the cyber criminals who designed the ransomware. Local is a part of the Scarab ransomware family and was
searchtown.net is a fake search engine promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called Patriot PDF Converter. Generally, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing browser settings. Additionally, these PUAs are often designed to gather informa