Discovered by GrujaRS, Amigo-X3 ransomware is a malicious program designed to encrypt files stored on victims' computers and keep them inaccessible and unusable unless ransoms are paid. Amigo-X3 renames all encrypted files by adding the ".Amigo-X3" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.A
Non (also known as NonRansomware) is high-risk ransomware discovered by malware researcher, GrujaRS. Research shows that developers proliferate this ransomware using a trojan-type infection called DanaBot. Once infiltrated, Non encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".non" extens
Plurox is the name of malicious software (malware) that is capable of proliferating itself on other computers connected to a local network. Its main purpose is to use victims' computers to mine cryptocurrency. Therefore, Plurox operates as a cryptocurrency miner. Generally, people are unaware of
Free Online Manuals is yet another rogue application that is identical to My Forms Suite, Local Weather Radar, Quick Email Login, and many others. By offering easy access to various user manuals, Free Online Manuals attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, it is categorized as a pot
The Internet is full of rogue websites similar to usecytonsmehers[.]info. Some other examples include verytearfoilew[.]info, geting[.]pro, and newsfrog[.]me. When opened, these web pages redirect people to other, potentially malicious websites or display dubious content. Generally, people end up
According to the developers of Xtron System Care, this program supposedly cleans, optimizes, and enables computers to run faster by cleaning unnecessary files, removing programs, and fixing errors. In fact, this is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), since it is distributed by deceptively i
MyPrintableCoupons is a deceptive application that supposedly saves time and money by providing discount coupons for various stores (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Costco, etc.). This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, MyPrintableCoupons is categorized as a potentially unwanted applic
POP-UP ads (or simply 'pop-ups) are advertisements that usually appear in smaller windows. Typically, they appear in the foreground of a visited website and thus often conceal underlying content. Their presence is due to installed adware or visited websites that use rogue advertising networks. H
My Forms Suite is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to download various document forms. It is identical to Find My Ancestry, Easy Weather Forecast, Fast Login Email Now, and dozens of other browser-hijacking applications. My Forms Suite may seem to be a legitimate and useful app, h
Smart Search is a browser hijacker, a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that targets browsers used on Mac computers. The app is usually installed through a fake Flash Player updater. After installation on hijacked browsers, Smart Search starts opening dubious websites, forcing users to acc