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.
Banana Phone is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Banana Phone displays numerous advertisements (pop-ups, banners, deals, coupons, offers, etc.) based on information the program has collected about the user’s browsing activities and habits. Although Banana Phone Ads is…
JS/ClickJack is an ad-supported extension compatible with the commonly used web browsers, which has been regarded as adware and PUP (potentially unwanted program) by malware experts. Reportedly, JS/ClickJack modifies the current browser settings, including homepage, new tab page, and search…
Key Shift is promoted as a program that is supposed to assist users as they shop online, providing them with relevant deals, offers, price comparisons and coupons. This functionality may seem quite useful, but please note that Key Shift is…
Windows Repair is a rogue application that adopts visual elements and certain malicious features from other well-known threats. Windows Repair performs a scan of the compromised machine and displays security notifications informing the user that his computer is infected with…
Malware experts with Invicea report about a new type of fileless ransomware that has been sent to random users through a corrupted ad-bidding network in order to win an advertising spot on popular web pages. The threat is assumingly created…
CTB-Locker, also known as Critoni Ransomware, is a Trojan that encrypts the files on the infected computer and blocks the user’s access to his data. Critoni Ransomware displays a ransom message demanding a high price for the decryption of the…
QuickShop is an add supported application assisting the users as they shop online, providing them with different deals, offers, price comparisons and coupons. This functionality may be useful to many users, but please keep in mind that QuickShop is classified…
OnlineLowDeals is promoted as a useful tool that will help the PC user save a lot of time and money by presenting him with the best deals and offers as he browses the Web. This online shopping assistant functionality may…
DropDrans is detected and classified as a Trojan downloader as an initial stage of a cyber-attack. DropDrans is employed by hackers to download and install different malware from designated web locations and remote servers. This way the cyber criminals can…
FlashBeat is a PUP (potentially unwanted program) promoted as a useful tool that will enhance the online browsing experience of the user by allowing him to render text, graphics, and other content within the web browser. This functionality may seem…
Clock Hand is a SuperWeb LLC application, categorized as adware by malware experts. Clock Hand is usually delivered in adware packs, so its presence on your computer should be taken as an indications that other potentially unsafe programs are active…
Web Zoom is a browser extension enabling a feature that allows the PC user to zoom any picture online. This might seem like a helpful functionality to many users, but experts classify Web Zoom as a PUP (potentially unwanted program)…
The pop-up ads by Data Room 2015 Survey are associated with the presence of adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) on your PC. They may appear on the commonly used browsers (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) and…
PC Mechanic 2015 is a rogue antivirus program that was created mainly to generate profit to its authors. PC Mechanic 2015 is known to create a start-up registry entry and modify the affected PC’s browser settings once it is active.…
What Is CleanScan? Experts classify CleanScan (or Clean Scan) as a rogue anti-spyware program that only aims to generate profit to its creators. Distributed to the victim’s computer via Trojans, CleanScan will create a start-up registry entry and modify the…
Minimum Price Ads is advertised as a useful online shopping assistant tool that will show you the best deals, coupons and offers for you. However, the browser extension is categorized as PUP (potentially unwanted program) and adware by security experts,…
DealsWatch is a browser extension promoted as a helpful online shopping assistant tool that provides the user with the best deals, coupons, and offers. However, DealsWatch is classified as PUP (potentially unwanted program), and adware by experts and its removal…
A ransomware Trojan, Threat Finder encrypts the files on the compromised machine, locks the computer and demands a $300 fee in order to restore the encrypted data. Experts suggest that the currently spread version Threat Finder v4.2 is a copy…
Positive Finds is a legit application that helps users enhance their online experience by helping them what they are looking for. However, experts classify Positive Finds as adware because the application tends to display third party ads (pop-ups, banners, deals,…
SP.exe is associated with Spigot adware, usually bundled with PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) and browser hijackers. SP stands for Search Protection and logically it is supposed to be aimed at the safety of your search engine provider. Spigot (SP.exe) runs…
