Identical to Xtron PC Speedup, Xtron Optimizer Pro, and a number of others, Xbits Speedup Pro is a deceptive application that claims to be a high-end system optimization tool. Judging on appearance alone, Xbits Speedup Pro may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentiall
Bigclicker[.]me is a rogue site, akin to naneso.com, pushmehoney.com, ernorvious.com and many others. It is designed to cause unauthorized redirects to unreliable/malicious websites and to present visitors with highly dubious content (including click-bait). There are thousands of rogue sites out t
Discovered by Raby, Pack14 (also known as Avest) is software classified as ransomware. People with computers infected by Pack14 cannot access their files, since it locks them using a strong encryption algorithm. Typically, to regain access to their files, victims are encouraged to pay a ransom. P
Discovered by Alex Svirid, Lazarus ransomware is derived from King Ouroboros, another ransomware-type program. Ransomware encrypts data (blocking access to it). Cyber criminals create these programs to extort money from victims by demanding ransom payments in return for a decryption tool and/or ke
First discovered by malware researcher, Raby, Adage is yet another variant of high-risk ransomware called Phobos. This malware is designed to stealthily infiltrate computers and encrypt most stored files, thereby rendering them unusable. Additionally, Adage renames each file by appending the victi
TheMediaConverter Promos is a rogue application that supposedly allows conversion of various documents and video/audio files. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, TheMediaConverter Promos is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. The main reason
"Get rid of Junk Files" is a phrase used within a scam website. Like most web pages of this type, it advertises a potentially unwanted application (PUA). In this case, scammers use it to promote a PUA named Cleanup My Mac. Do not trust this or other scam sites. The same applies to applications
FastFileConvert is a browser hijacker, promoted as a free file converter, capable of converting thousands of file types. It is accompanied by a fake search engine - fastfileconvert.com. It is considered a PUA (potentially unwanted application), as it is often installed inadvertently. FastFileConv
Retefe is a high-risk trojan designed to target victims' bank accounts. Developers proliferate Retefe using spam email campaigns and an exploit kit called EternalBlue (you can read more about it in this article). In the case of spam email campaigns, users receive a malicious attachment (document)
"Your system is seriously damaged, found (4) viruses!" is a scam created to promote/advertise a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Cleanup My Mac. In fact, it might also be used to advertise other apps. These web pages are used to trick people into installing PUAs using deceptive me