Xtex is presented as an application that offers useful tools and features, however, it is also known as an adware-type app and a potentially unwanted application (PUA). This type of app is often installed unintentionally, delivers intrusive ads, and collects information. Once installed, Xtex
GetPoliticalNews is a deceptive application that claims to allow access to the latest political news (and various media, and other channels) directly from the browser. This is not the only app developed by identical Mindspark Interactive Network, which offers many apps with different functionaliti
SimpleHolidayRecipes is a dubious application that, according to the developers (Mindspark Interactive Network), provides quick access to various food recipes. Judging on appearance alone, SimpleHolidayRecipes may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted ap
"Window's Security Certificate Is Expired" is another fake error message similar to POSSIBLE_VIRUS_DETECTION, Windows Support Alert, ERROR 268D3, and many others. It is delivered by various deceptive websites. Users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements
Kraken Cryptor is high-risk ransomware discovered by malware security researcher, Jakob Kroustek. Immediately after infiltration, Kraken Cryptor encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[file_number]-Lock.onion" pattern. For example, names of encrypted files might become "00000000-L
Winstar (also known as WinstarNssmMiner) is a rogue application based on a legitimate open-source miner called XMRIG. Winstar infiltrates the system and starts misusing system resources to mine Monero cryptocurrency. Although XMRIG is legitimate, Winstar is considered to be a virus, since it infil
Similar to Windows Support Alert, Windows Operating System Alert, and many others, "Updates Are Needed To Patch New Security Flaws" is a fake error message delivered by various dubious sites. Users generally visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications
RevServicesX is high-risk malware that mines various cryptocurrencies without users' permission. Developers proliferate RevServicesX by causing chain infections. Therefore, RevServicesX typically infiltrates systems without consent. The presence of this malware results in a significant reduction i
Developers present PCRepairKit as a high quality system optimization tool. Judging on appearance alone, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and, thus, PCRepairKit often infiltrates systems without permission.
MyCalenderPlanner is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). This app claims to allow users to create calendars and schedules, and may thus seem legitimate and useful. In fact, MyCalenderPlanner is categorized as a potentially unwanted a