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What is TwitterTime?

Identical to InstaTime and TinderTop, TwitterTime is a deceptive application that supposedly allows use of TwitterTime directly from the desktop. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, TwitterTime is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) this app often infiltrates systems without users' permission; 2) TwitterTime delivers intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) TwitterTime tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is CryptoCat?

CryptoCat is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts various data types (.doc, .jpg, .ppt, etc.) using asymmetric cryptography. CryptoCat appends the ".cryptocat" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.cryptocat".

Following successful encryption, CryptoCat generates a ransom-demand text file ("Your files are locked !.txt") and places it on the desktop.

What is Qubiv?

Qubiv is a deceptive application identical to ArcadeBunny, ArcadeSwim, ArcadeBayou, and many other apps. By falsely claiming to allow users to play various arcade games, Qubiv attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, this app often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, Qubiv delivers intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is bestqualitysearch.com?

According to the developers, bestexperiencesearch.com is an improved Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, bestexperiencesearch.com may seem similar or identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and any other search engines. Therefore, some users may believe that bestexperiencesearch.com is also legitimate.

In fact, developers promote this site via deceptive software download/installation tools that hijack Internet browsers and stealthily modify various options. Furthermore, bestexperiencesearch.com continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is TinderTop?

Identical to InstaTime, TinderTop is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow use of Tinder and Facebook directly from the desktop.

On initial inspection, TinderTop looks may seem a legitimate and useful program, however, this PUP often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, TinderTop continually delivers various advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, TinderTop is categorized as adware.

What is CDN Reader?

Developers present CDN Reader as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to view and edit PDF files. This functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, CDN Reader is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling".

Furthermore, this app displays intrusive online advertisements and monitor users' Internet browsing activity. Therefore, CDN Reader is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is InstaTime?

InstaTime is a rogue application claiming to allow use of Instagram directly from the desktop. On initial inspection, InstaTime may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is not affiliated with Instagram (it is developed by third parties).

Furthermore, InstaTime often infiltrates systems without users' consent and is designed to deliver intrusive online advertisements and collect various user/system information. For these reasons, InstaTime is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is hp.myway.com?

CatHomepage is a deceptive browser plug-in that supposedly allows users to modify the background of their browser homepage.

Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, CatHomepage is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This PUP is likely to infiltrate systems without consent, stealthily modify web browser settings, and continually gather information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Crypt0?

Crypt0 is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates computers and encrypts various types of files (e.g., doc, .ppt, .jpg, etc.) During encryption, Crypt0 modifies the names of encrypted files by inserting "_crypt0" before the extension (e.g., encrypted "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample_crypt0.jpg").

Crypt0 then generates a text file ("HELP_DECRYPT.txt") containing a ransom-demand message and places it on the desktop.

What is Atom?

Atom is an updated version of a "Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)" called Shark. Atom is advertised as a great choice for wannabe cyber criminals. It allows regular users to create their own version of ransomware-type viruses with little effort. In addition, the entire creation process requires no computer programming knowledge.

Atom has an official download website and is free of charge. Once Atom infiltrates computers, it encrypts various file formats using asymmetric cryptography and appends a ".locked" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked").

Following successful encryption, Atom generates an executable file ("UNLOCK DATA.exe"), which opens a ransom-demand pop-up window, and places it in each folder containing encrypted files.