The pop-up message "nspchlpr will damage your computer. You should move it to the Bin." is associated with the Similar Photo Cleaner application. Nspchlpr files originate during the installation process of this rogue app. This is a more likely occurrence on devices with the Catalina version of t
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, KRAB (not to be confused with KRAB ransomware of the same name) is malicious software belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. KRAB encrypts files and demands ransom payments for decryption. During data encryption, it renames all files with the victim's unique ID nu
Ummhlpr is one of many unwanted applications that are installed together with other apps of this kind. In this particular case, users install Ummhlpr through an app called Unpollute My Mac. People who have Ummhlpr installed on MacOS Catalina (the latest MacOS operating system) are forced to enc
Qbit Optimizer Pro (also known as Qbit~ Optimizer Pro) is software endorsed as a system cleaning and optimization tool. It is supposedly capable of detecting various threats/issues and removing them, deleting unnecessary and temporary files, etc. Few users install Qbit Optimizer Pro intentionally
Auto System Care, also known as Auto- System -Care, is software endorsed as a system cleaner and optimization tool. It is allegedly capable of speeding up devices, and detecting and removing various threats and issues. Due to its dubious modes of distribution, it is categorized as a Potentially Un
Distributed by the Mindspark Interactive Network, QuickTemplateFinder is a browser hijacker endorsed for quick access to various printable templates. It is supposedly capable of providing personalized and easy-to-use templates. For example, labels, flyers, coupons, resumes, and other designs. In
progressstream[.]com is one of many deceptive websites (scams) that are used to trick visitors into downloading and installing a dubious application. This particular web page displays fake virus notifications and encourages visitors to remove 'detected viruses' immediately. These sites are ofte
Driver Tuneup is advertised as a program that finds and installs missing drivers, and updates drivers that are out-of-date. In fact, developers promote this app through the download and/or installation set-ups of other software (such as Advance System Care). Programs that are distributed in this
BrowserToday is apparently capable of enhancing the browsing experience by providing fast searches, accurate search results, etc. In fact, this application behaves as adware. Adware-type apps operate by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. I.e., they display various unwanted ads. Due t
Advance System Care is one of many system optimization tools that supposedly cleans, optimizes, and improves computer performance, however, developers distribute this program through the set-ups of other software. People often download and install these programs inadvertently and, for this reason