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
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 w
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
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"
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 c
Developers present safesurfs.net as a legitimate Internet search engine that not generates the most relevant search results and provides quick access to a number of popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, this site may seem identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engin
Searchgra.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to mystartpage1.ru, chromestart4.ru, ttczmd.com, and many other sites. By falsely claiming to generate improved search results, searchgra.com often tricks users into believing that this website is legitimate. Be aware, however, that develop
FilmFanatic is a bogus browser extension developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. By claiming to allow users to watch various movies, this extension attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that FilmFanatic infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it
Identical to QuizCrystal, DestinyGaze, AstrologyBuzz, and a number of other deceptive applications, DestinyScope is a rogue app that supposedly allows users to solve various quizzes, read horoscopes, and use other similar functions. These claims often trick users into believing that DestinyScope
ArcadeSwim is a deceptive application that claims to allow users to play various addictive arcade games. On initial inspection, ArcadeSwim may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons for these ne