TrojanDownloader:Win32/Rottentu.A is a Trojan Horse that has been detected by Microsoft and several anti-malware programs. The threat is reported to download and installs potentially unwanted programs and pieces of malicious software onto the victim’s PC without his initial consent or…
Numerous users’ complaints have been registered on security forums concerning a ‘647-360-4456’ fake tech support scam presumably sponsored by advertisements. Affected users have reported that they have witnessed a pop-up window on their Safari web browsers warning that a phishing…
Researchers from Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat UnitSM have uncovered a swift spike of infected user ‘s PCs by Cryptowall resume-based ransomware via concentrated as well as spam emails. The report includes information about an estimate of around 625,000 systems infected…
Punkey Malware has been classified as a point-of-sale threat named after the popular 1980’s Punky Brewster sitcom. The Punkey Malware has been set to deploy an aggressive point-of-sale scheme aimed at extracting personal data such as credit card details. Security…
When a web browser is facing a major update, there are two decisions that developers usually face: whether to optimize the code or to add new features to the browser. It all sounds great up until the moment when the…
CouponScanner is categorized as an ad-supported browser extension and potentially unwanted program (PUP). CouponScanner is most probably developed to assist users while shopping online by providing various coupons, offers and deals on items they wish to purchase. Once installed, CouponScanner…
InterCom is classified as an ad-supported software and potentially unwanted application (PUA or PUP). It may have entered the system via a bundled download under the advanced option during installation. InterCom may also be available for download on various legitimate…
Research indicates that MyBabylonTB.exe may be a part of several suspicious applications employed to delta-ess with the user’s online security. MyBabylonTB.exe is most likely linked to browser hijackers and ad-supported software such as Delta-holmes.com, Babylon toolbar and isearch.babylon.com. Once installed,…
Onlinecareerjournal.2014-com.co also known as 2014-com.co is classified as a fake website that may try to trick users into sharing their personal details through bogus claims such as promises to make money online. Onlinecareerjournal.2014-com.co pop-up windows may have been generated by…
CamStudio is a free-of-charge open source program that is ad-supported and may impose the user to security risks. CamStudio is promoted as a useful tool that helps users record all screen and audio activity and create industry-standard AVI video files.…
BestVideoConverter is a free software product developed by Fantastic Tech. Even though the product is legitimate, it may cause several issues because it is supported by advertisements. BestVideoConverter is promoted as a versatile file converter, but it may be regarded…
Productivity Boss Toolbar is an ad-supported browser extension and potentially unwanted program that may generate unwanted advertisements. Productivity Boss Toolbar is developed by Mindspark Inc., a company established in 1999. Mindspark Inc. is an author of hundreds of ad-supported applications.…
MVPlayer is a media player that has been classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA or PUP). Even though the media player is a useful program, it may cause several issues on a system and lead to system security breaches.…
Cooking up Coupons is classified as an ad-supported browser extension and potentially unwanted program (PUP). Once installed, Cooking up Coupons may start displaying unwanted advertisements that may redirect the user to harmful pages. Cooking up Coupons may be available for…
Security researchers at Checkpoint have recently discovered a new ransom threat dubbed Troldesh. It is also known as Encoder.858 and Shade, and is a Trojan and crypto-ransomware variant. It has been created in Russia and has already affected numerous users…
One of the latest updates released by Microsoft Windows for Windows versions 7 and 8 has raised a red flag in online security communes. Several users have complained and shared experiences through forum posts. Their primary concern is they have…
Discountwith.me pop-up ads belong to an adware application. It may also be referred an ad-supported browser extension most probably suitable with Explorer, Chrome, and Mozilla. Discountwith.me is possibly presented as a useful tool developed to help the user while shopping…
Suphpnot.exe is an executable file that is also dubbed HPNotify.exe. Suphpnot.exe is reported to be a part of a browser hijacker. The executable has already been linked to suspicious programs and browser hijackers such as Search Protect, Omiga Plus, WebSearches,…
Finally Fast is a legitimate application developed by Ascentive. However, it may be regarded as a rogue application. Once installed, Finally Fast may perform various tasks on the computer to extort money from the user. The suspicious application may be…
Trojan-Downloader.MSWord.Agent.Jk is classified as a Trojan horse that has been detected by prevalent number of AB solutions. The Trojan has various aliases. Microsoft detects it under the name TrojanDownloader:W97M/Adnel. A list of other names of the malicious threat is provided…
