Developers claim that My Mac Speedup (also known as Speedup My Mac) is a legitimate app that fixes, cleans, and improves the performance of Mac computers. This app is promoted to optimize MacOS operating systems, however, it is known as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), since it is prom
CryptoStealer is a generic name for viruses that steal crypto-currencies and cryptocurrency wallets. During the last few years, cryptomining has become very popular, especially after Bitcoin's success in the last quarter of 2017. This drew much attention and investment in the currency. Cyber crim
There are hundreds of fake search engines on the internet, including search.elifaint.com (or searchv.elifaint.com). Although developers present this site as legitimate and promote it by offering an enhanced browsing experience, do not use it. This search engine is distributed via rogue download
Pluto is one of many ransomware-type viruses discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Following successful infiltration, Pluto encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".pluto" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.pluto"). Once encryption i
search.ranimaker.com is categorized as a fake search engine and is virtually identical to search.fegline.com, search.blueslaluz.com, search.getmybestyear.com, and many others. Developers present this as a legitimate and useful tool, however, this search engine records browsing-related and other
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, The FileSlack program is categorized as ransomware. Like most ransomware-type computer infections, FileSlack is used by cyber criminals who attempt to encrypt users' data (stored on computers) and make ransom demands. Once installed, FileSlack renames all encrypte
Speakup is a high-risk trojan designed to target Linux and MacOS operating systems. This malware is used to proliferate cryptomining applications and misuse infected systems to mine cryptocurrencies without the device owner's consent. Although Speakup typically targets Linux servers, in some cas
Discovered by GrujaRS, CryCipher is another ransomware-type computer infection that cyber criminals have developed to encrypt data stored on victims' computers and urge them pay ransoms. I.e. to blackmail people with computers infected by this ransomware. Once it infiltrates the system, CryCipher
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Amber is a malicious program, a new variant of Dharma, and classified as ransomware. Like most computer infections of this type, it encrypts data and blocks access to files, which allows developers to blackmail victims and demand ransom payments. Amber is designed to
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Frend is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called Dharma. Once infiltrated, Frend encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".frend" extension plus the victim's ID and developer's email address. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg