Many people download and install the TaskFresh application unintentionally. This app supposedly makes access to favorite search engines easier. In fact, TaskFresh specifically promotes Yahoo (search.yahoo.com). This application is advertised as legitimate and useful, however, TaskFresh is a pot
By claiming to generate the most relevant search results, search.cubokit.com often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate Internet search engine. Be aware, however, that developers promote this site via dubious app installation set-ups designed to modify Internet browser settings.
Ndarod is one of many ransomware-type infections that belong to the Djvu ransomware family. As with most infections from this family, Ndarod was first discovered by Michael Gillespie. Following successful infiltration, Ndarod encrypts stored data, rendering it unusable. Additionally, Ndarod appen
Mac Magician is presented as software that keeps Mac computers clean and secure. It is advertised as a 'system maintenance and security tool' that scans and boosts systems by removing junk/residual files and other unwanted items. In fact, this software is categorized as a potentially unwanted ap
"HARDDISK_ROOT KIT_TROJAN_HIJACK.EXE" is a tech-support scam that displays a fake virus alert and encourages users to contact "technical support" by calling the telephone number provided. Criminals use these scam pages to generate revenue by tricking people into paying for software or services. T
Lilocked (also known as Lilu) is yet another ransomware-type infection discovered by Michael Gillespie. As with most ransomware infections, Lilocked stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored data, thereby rendering it unusable. Additionally, Lilocked renames each file by adding the ".
ZeroLocker encrypts files so that victims lose access to them unless a ransom is paid. In this way, cyber criminals use ZeroLocker to extort money from people by forcing them to buy a decryption key that will supposedly decode their encrypted data. ZeroLocker is designed to add the ".encrypt" ext
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Com2 is a high-risk ransomware-type infection from the Dharma ransomware family. The purpose of this ransomware is to stealthily infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files. Com2 also appends each filename with the victim's unique ID, developer's email address
VideoConverterHD is a browser app (toolbar) designed by Mindspark. According to developers, VideoConverterHD allows users to download videos from video-sharing sites and convert them to over twenty file formats. Unfortunately, this app/toolbar is categorized as a potentially unwanted application
RT4BLOCK is high-risk malware categorized as ransomware. Typically, programs of this type block access to data (encrypt files) and keep them locked unless a ransom is paid. RT4BLOCK is a part of the RotorCrypt ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. It changes filenames of encr