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What is ZipArcade?

ZipArcade is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to play various addictive arcade games. Initially, this app may seem legitimate, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, tracking of web browsing activity, and display of intrusive online advertisements), ZipArcade is classed as adware.

What is RemindMe?

RemindMe is a ransomware that encrypts various files stored on victims' computers. At time of research, we were unable to confirm how this virus is distributed, however, cyber criminals often spread RemindMe manually. During encryption, this ransomware appends a .remind (or .xcrypt) extension to the name of each compromised file.

Following this, decypt_your_files.html and decypt_your_files.txt files are placed in each folder containing the encrypted files. These files contain a message stating that the files are encrypted and that the victim must pay a ransom to restore them.

What is ArcadeRoyal?

ArcadeRoyal is a dubious app that supposedly allows users to play various arcade games. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' consent.

In addition, ArcadeRoyal gathers information regarding Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is YOUGOTHACKED?

YOUGOTHACKED is ransomware-type malware that stealthily encrypts victims' files. This ransomware adds .h3ll, .0x0 or .1999 extension to the name of each file encrypted. Following successful encryption, YOUGOTHACKED generates the YOUGOTHACKED.txt and SECRETISHIDINGHEREINSIDE.KEY files, placing them in each folder containing encrypted files.

The ransomware also changes the desktop wallpaper. Both the .txt file and wallpaper contain a message stating that the files have been encrypted, and to restored them, victims must supposedly pay a ransom.

What is Currency Converter 2 Go?

Created by the developers of Booksearch2Go, Currency Converter 2 Go is a bogus app claiming to allow users to converter various foreign currencies - "Currency Converter 2 Go - It provides currency conversion widgets including currency conversion calculator and exchange rate widget which are free and easy-to-use, using those widgets you can get the exchange rates of any currency pairs." 

This application may seem legitimate, however, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Currency Converter 2 Go stealthily infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and continually tracks users' web browsing activity.

What is yeabests.cc?

yeabests.cc is another fake Internet search engine that supposedly generates relevant search results and provides quick access to various popular websites (Facebook, Amazon, YouTube, etc.) On initial inspection, this site may seem legitimate, however, developers promote yeabests.cc using a deceptive marketing method called 'bundling'.

In addition, this site continually gathers various information relating to users' web browsing habits.

What is Screenify?

Screenify is a bogus application that supposedly allows users to modify their screen lights and other desktop-related settings - "Screenify customizes your screenlight and it offers you the possibility to choose different desktop modes." Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Screenify usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

Following successful infiltration, Screenify continually monitors web browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is dotdo?

Dotdo is an adware-type application distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows developers to install this app on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling is a way to stealthily install additional applications together with regular software.

Therefore, dotdo is often distributed with free software downloadable on freeware download websites. After infiltration on browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), dotdo tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

This potentially unwanted program (PUP) collects various information such as IP addresses, Internet providers, operating system, search queries entered into search engines, websites visited, pages viewed, and other Internet browsing-related information.

Some of this information may be personally identifiable, and therefore, the presence of dotdo on your system may cause serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Furthermore, as with regular adware, dotdo displays intrusive online advertisements that often redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to infection.

What is InterStat?

The InterStat application claims to allow users to check and observe their Internet speed. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that it is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by InterStat to install on computers without users' consent.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install InterStat during download of free software from freeware download websites. Following successful infiltration, InterStat generates intrusive online advertisements including in-text, pop-up/under, banner, and display ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is SysWeatherAlert?

SysWeatherAlert is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to check local weather forecasts - "SysWeatherAlert - Get weather updates for your exact location". These false claims often trick users to install, however, this application usually infiltrates systems without permission.

In addition, SysWeatherAlert delivers intrusive online advertisements and continually monitors users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.