Developers present The Book Hub as a great tool that provides access to hundreds of e-books. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, The Book Hub is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative asso
Recently discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri, Horsuke is a ransomware-type virus designed to infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files. During encryption, Horsuke appends filenames with the ".horsuke@nuke.africa" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.horsuke
Notepad Pro is a rogue app that claims to be an advanced version of the Windows Notepad application. Judging on appearance alone, Notepad Pro may seem legitimate, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for these negative a
CoinCube Miner is a cryptomining script that can be integrated into any website. It employs visitors' computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies. There are a number of similar scripts, and although some are legitimate, cyber criminals design malicious sites and inject them with these cryptominin
Developers present Wall Street Watch as a legitimate application that supposedly enables access to financial news and a 'financial calculator'. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Wall Street Watch is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijack
Watch Sports Live is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to watch various sports events live via the Internet. Judging on appearance alone, Watch Sports Live may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, StalinLocker is newly-discovered malware that stealthily infiltrates the system and locks the computer screen. StalinLocker then displays a full-screen window whilst simultaneously playing the USSR national anthem. In addition, this malware terminates most processe
According to the developers, My Quick Converter allows conversion of various file formats to PDF and DOC. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate, however, My Quick Converter often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser options and reco
Identical to search.papershorty.com, search.salamangal.com, search.froktiser.com, and many others, search.pitchofcase.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.pitchofcase.com barely d
Similar to RDN/Trojan/Hacking, RDN/YahLover.worm Infection, and many others, "RDN_Trojan.worm!055BCCAC9FEC" Infection is a fake error message displayed by various deceptive websites. Research shows that most visitors arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted