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.
Desktop-play is a rogue browser plug-in that is supposed to help the user find and download different games from his desktop. This may seem like a useful functionality; however experts classify Desktop-play as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and recommend…
Trojan.Downeks!gm is detected as a Trojan horse by several security applications. Trojan.Downeks!gm affects computers running all version of Windows operating system, and although its risk level is marked as very low, its removal is advisory for security reasons. Malware experts…
NetFilter also known as Win64/Riskware.NetFilter is classified as a Trojan horse that is designed to steal the user’s sensitive data and allow remote access to the affected machine. The presence of NetFilter on your machine can be indicated by system…
RinoReader is advertised as a useful tool that has the same functionality as the Adobe Reader. Experts classify RinoReader as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) due to the various advertisements it injects in the web pages the users visit. The…
Websearch.goodforsearch.info is promoted as a useful online search tool powered by a search engine. This functionality may attract many users, but experts warn that Websearch.goodforsearch.info possesses browser settings changing capabilities, may present the user with modified search results and cause…
Alpha Crypt is a recently released piece of ransomware that is a variation of the TeslaCrypt ransomware. As other threat from the same nature, Alpha Crypt encrypts certain types of files on the compromised machine and demands a payment in…
PayYou is promoted as a program that saves users time and money as they shop online. As appealing as such tool may seem, experts classify PayYou as a potentially unwanted program and recommend its removal. PayYou displays numerous third-party ads…
Ad Blaster is promoted as a program that removes the advertisements from websites like YouTube. As appealing as such functionality seems, experts classify Ad Blaster as an adware program and recommend its removal. The program is known to push third-party…
Checkingfree.newsoft4free.net pop-ups indicate the presence of an adware program on the affected computer. Checkingfree.newsoft4free.net displays notifications about program updates that your system apparently needs. Experts warn that clicking on the pop-ups promoted by Checkingfree.newsoft4free.net is considered a potential risk for…
allvideos[dot]283[dot]xyz is classified as a harmful domain that delivers third-party advertising materials in the web pages the users visit. The numerous ads promoted by allvideos[dot]283[dot]xyz are seen as a potential threat to the affected system because they may link the…
DealExpress, also known as Ads by DealExpress or Deal Express, is classified as a potentially unwanted program with adware features. It is most likely compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, and Safari. Once installed, it will generate numerous advertisements in the…
AnyWhereAccess Setup Wizard is classified as a PUP that enters the user’s PC bundled with freeware and shareware. AnyWhereAccess Setup Wizard is the installer for AnyProtect, but in case you choose to skip the programs installation, you will be presented…
Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.DG is classified as a backdoor Trojan that helps cybercriminals gain access to the affected machine and perform their malicious activities. Backdoor:Win32/Zegost.DG allows backdoor access to the targeted PC and connects to a remote host, exposing your sensitive data and…
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Wangbrax.B employed by cyber criminals to download malware on a system that has been compromised already. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Wangbrax.B is typically promoted as a free program on questionable online software sites or pop-ups. The Trojan places an executable in the Windows Temp…
TrojanProxy:Win32/Gootripor.A is a Trojan delivered to the victim as an attached file to a spam email message. Several security solutions use the TrojanProxy:Win32/Gootripor.A notification to warn users about a Gootripor malware infection that is employed by cyber criminals to gain…
Ransom:MSIL/Vaultlock.A is a .NET-based threat that can be downloaded on your computer by other malware. Ransom:MSIL/Vaultlock.A is installed as coinvault.exe and upon installation modifies the registries so it would be launched at every system start. The threat is also detected…
AppSave is one of the many ad-supported application that offer enhanced shopping experience as the user browses the Web. AppSave’s features may be seen as useful because the app displays relevant deals and coupons about services and products matching the…
SalePrizes is a legitimate application that may affect the user’s browsing routine by displaying intrusive advertisements. SalePrizes may be seen as useful because it shows deals and coupons about services and products that match the user’s interests. Unfortunately, the ad-supported…
Shopping Blast is a typical adware program that is supposed to enhance your online shopping experience by displaying relevant deals, offers, and coupons. The ads by Shopping Blast pop up in the popular web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE).…
Fun Shopper is promoted as a useful browser add-on that enhances the user’s online shopping experience. The application is supposed to find relevant deals, coupons and offers and present them to the user. The pop-ups labeled “Ads by Fun Shopper”…
