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.
Ransom:Win32/Isda is a ransomware infection that once activated, blocks the access to certain files on the affected machine and demands payment to restore them. Malware experts with Microsoft advise against paying the ransom because there is no guarantee the user…
Lp4.vlc4u(dot)info is classified as a browser redirect that affects Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, and other popular browsers. Lp4.vlc4u(dot)info is known to modify the browser settings, constantly linking the user to predetermined webpages. Lp4.vlc4u(dot)info may be the root to numerous advertising materials…
System Check is promoted as a defragmenter and a file-checker but according to malware researchers the tool does not provide the expected functionalities. System Check is known to display fake notifications and warnings about non-existent threats supposedly detected on the…
The Nextbestgame.org pop-ups indicate that your system has been infiltrated by adware. The displayed marketing materials in the web pages you visit may not be harmful, but experts warn that third-party ads may link you to potentially unsafe pages and…
Fix My PC is promoted as a system optimization tool available for download from its official web page. The tool’s developers advertize Fix My PC’s ability to clean useless files, application leftovers, and system junk, but research shows that only…
Browser Shop is an ad platform employed by numerous websites to promote suspicious products, services, and potentially unwanted applications. A number of browser extension developers rely on Browser Shop to monetize their services. Expectedly, Browser Shop is not a stand-alone…
Digital More is a browser add-on that is designed to enhance the user’s online shopping experience by enabling deals, coupons, price comparison and similar, seemingly useful functionalities. These features may sound appealing to many users, but malware experts classify the…
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Tordow.A is a Trojan infection that can install other programs on your computer. The threat’s ability to use peer-to-peer communications in order to download malicious files on the PC makes it extremely dangerous. Malware experts recommend using a trusted anti-malware…
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Lacam.A is a backdoor Trojan that is capable of installing other programs on the compromised computer in a stealth manner. The threat’s ability to open a backdoor on the user’s machine and allow remote access to the system makes it…
Experts classify UniDeaalse (a.k.a. UiniDeals, UniDDeAAlsi, UniDeeaallsa, UoniDeals) as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) and adware because of its ability to serve targeted advertisement in the web pages the user visits using Chrome, Mozilla, Explorer, etc. The program is believed…
Southwest Airlines Facebook scams are specially designed to help cyber crooks get their hands on personal information and distribute various threats to the affected computers. The diversity of the Southwest Airlines Facebook scam types on the social media keeps growing…
Dafterdod or trojanproxy:bat/dafterdod.f is classified as a Trojan infection capable of downloading and installing different programs on the compromised machine without the user’s knowledge. The threat can be used by cybercriminals to hide their identity and perform various tasks from…
Mavradoi, also known as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Mavradoi.B is a Trojan infection that can download and install different programs on the affected machine without the user’s consent. The threat is typically distributed to the targeted system via malicious email attachments or through corrupted…
As the name suggests, Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.xwe is a Trojan infection that can pose various threats to the affected computer. Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.xwe enters the system as a malicious email attachment or through corrupted websites. Experts recommend using legitimate anti-spyware application to remove Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.xwe…
Arcade Twist is legitimate software developed by ArcadeYum LLC and promoted as a helpful tool assisting the user on the Arcadetwist.com page. Experts classify the application as PUP (potentially unwanted program) due to its ability to flood the user’s browser…
360 Total Security is free and legitimate antivirus software developed by Qihu (Qihoo) 360 Software Co. However, there may be another program with the same or a similar name that malware researchers flag as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) and…
Games Bot is a legitimate application categorized as a PUP (potentially unwanted program). Games Bot is promoted as a useful tool that allows the user to download Shockwave games. Experts report that the program is related to third party advertisers…
Primary Result Ads is promoted as a helpful tool that will assist you with your searches online. This functionality may sound quite useful, yet experts classify Primary Result Ads as adware and recommend its removal. The ad-supported tool is often…
Save Serp Now is promoted as a SERP tool that is “designed to collect data relating to the issuance of the search engines.” As useful as this functionality may sound, users should note that experts classify the program as PUP…
VaultCrypt is a new ransomware infection that has been active mainly in Russia for the past month but is now spreading to English speaking countries. What makes VaultCrypt different than other infamous ransomware like CryptoWall 3.0 and CTB-Locker, is its…
