Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
A new type of ransomware infection, carrying the name ‘DESKRYPTEDN81’ along with it has been reported to be encrypting victims’ files with the purpose of extorting them for funds. This type of threat corresponds to the ransomware attacks, detected as…
There have been recent reports about a shady spyware remover, going by the name WareOut. It is essentially a security software aiming to eliminate any threats from the computer it’s been installed on. This program is reported by security investigators…
A new type of fake virus alert scam has popped out into the open. It involves an alert, similar to the following: “Critical programming error alert. The website you were attempting to access ahead is infected with malware. Unknown users…
This adware, also known as PUP.Optional.Multiplug is being bundled into the installers of several freeware apps and in some cases may be indirectly dangerous to the computer. It is reported by security experts to use code that may permit it…
‘Ads by Shoppr’ – in case you see an annoying pop-up window with this caption on it, you can be almost sure that you may have an adware PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) on your computer. Such unwanted applications may collect…
A suspicious unwanted program, going by the name ShareThis has been causing security concerns, experts say. This is due to the possibility that ShareThis may display various ad-supported content mainly connected with third-party websites that are hazardous to the user.…
Cyber crime is a very effective way of making a lot of money fast, because it involves less risk and is more rewarding. We live in an age where everything is situating online. We have a new online currency, the…
In case you see pop-ups with any indication on them, similar to ‘Ads by Oasis Space’, ‘Oasis Space Ads’ and such, you may have an unwanted program, otherwise known as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Application) on your computer. The app portrays…
In case you see a pop-up or any other type advertisements with the name Lockerterminal somewhere on them, there is a good possibility you have adware on your computer. Adware PUPs are very annoying programs that are created for one…
Sexy Tube Mode is an ad-supported application developed by Big Water Applications LLC, a company that is a known PUP (Potentially Unwanted Programs) developer. The app claims to improve the mood when watching online videos, by adding various effects to…
What Is 1-855-484-3589 Pop-Up? 1-855-484-3589 Pop-Up is a fake warning. It will mimic the infamous Blue Screen of Death. However, it will appear on your browser. This means that your computer will not have actually crashed. The pop-up will feature…
GameZooks.com related pop-ups have been the cause for many recent complaints on tech forums. The most likely cause of such pop-ups may be an adware application on the computer or in the form of a browser extension in the web…
There have been complaints in online of the appearing of multiple performance affecting processes on user computers, going by the names Overlook.exe and Navigate.eXE. These processes are believed by security researchers to be administered by PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Such…
In case you have seen a process in your Windows Task Manager, called Exttag.exe, there is a good chance that you may have adware on your computer. The executable is mostly connected with several unwanted programs, otherwise known as PUPs.…
Another variant has been added to the multi-variation ransomware trojan, called Trojan.Cryptolocker. It is also going by the names of Trojan.Gpcoder, CryptLocker, Win32/Crilock, TROJ_CRILOCK.NS, Trojan,Ransomcrypt and is a devastating encryption Trojan. What this threat does is a new form of…
High Stairs is a suspicious piece of software. If you go to the official website of the program, you will see that no information is given about the services that it is supposed to provide. You will only see a…
ConvertAd is an ad-supported program and is very similar to CosttMinn and several other unwanted applications or PUPs. It is reported by security professionals to display supported ads with its logo caption on it, which may say ‘By ConvertAd’, ‘Brought…
What Is ADWARE/Amonetize? ADWARE/Amonetize.Gen7 is a piece of software that may start generating advertisements as soon as it has been installed on your computer. As it name suggests, it has been detected as adware. It is able to produce advertisements…
There have been a lot of detections recently, connected with various PUPs (Potentially unwanted programs) by the infamous Linkury. The PUP is identified via the chrome.dll file, which is not a dangerous application by default because it is a genuine…
A new ad-supported PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) has appeared, going by the name of Term Trident. Users report several unsuccessful attempts to get rid of the extensions. The app claims to improve the online experience by simplifying the searching and…
