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…
GoGoGo Radio is a legitimate application developed by Puredirect LLC. However, the application is ad-supported meaning that it may have been bundled with other free software apps. Such applications are known to flood the user with unwanted advertisements created to…
If the user sees pop-up alert messages generated by Popupfix.co, he should be aware that an adware application has entered his system. Popupfix.co may have been introduced to the PC through a monetization platform during the installation of a free…
PUM.Security Hijacks is classified as a potentially unwanted modification (PUM). PUM.Security Hijack may also be found under the aliases PUM.security hijacks.disable virus, PUM.security hijacks.disable chromeupdates, Security.Hijack, PUM.Hijack.Regedit, PUM.Security.Hijack. The threat may be considered similar to PUM.Hijack.StartMenu. PUM.Security Hijacks refers to…
Iconomize also known as www1.iconomize.com, iconomize.com and www1:iconomize.com/redirect/facebook is classified as an adware application and browser redirect. The threat has been around for at least two years but has recently been revived. Affected users have been complaining on a number…
Pop-up windows brought by chromebrowser.windowsdesk.net should not be trusted. The domain is considered ad-supported and is mat also have browser hijacker components. The displayed pop-ups may be trying to convince the user that his PC has been infected. To make…
Downloader.Picproot is a recently discovered Trojan horse that is detected by Symantec. The Trojan affects the Windows operating system. Even though its threat level is considered low, Downloader Picproot should be removed timely so that severe consequences are avoided. A…
I-worm.dumaru.c or as some users refer to it – Dumaru Worm is an Internet worm that has been around for quite some time. It spreads via corrupted email attachments. If the user opens the email attachment and executes the file,…
Keylog 95 or Keylog95.exe has been around for some quite some time. The keylogger may also be similar to Win32/Monitor.KeyLog.95.A. Keylog 95 records the user’s strokes in a file called C:\win\logx. Keylog 95 is mostly employed for hacking computers that…
Security researchers have detected TopAntiSpyware as a serious threat, a type of a Trojan horse. Even though more research is needed to confirm that TopAntiSpyware is a Trojan, it is already clear that TopAntiSpyware is a malicious application. Once installed…
If the user sees pop-up windows with the number 1-855-791-2391, he should be aware that an adware application has entered his system. 1-855-791-2391 pop-ups may be considered a fake tech support line trying to trick users into calling. If the…
ICQDecrypt.c is classified as an AOL parasite designed to steal passwords, perform DoS (denial-of-service) attacks or employ exploit kits. ICQDecrypt.c targets users of AOL’s instant messengers such as AIM, and ICQ. The application is considered dangerous and, once detected on…
Cclaw.exe or just Cclaw is defined as a legitimate process that originates from the Norman Virus Control and Norman Virus Control Plus published by Norman ASA. Norman ASA is a legitimate software company located in Lysaker, Oslo, Norway. The cclaw.exe…
BetterSearch.tk is classified as a browser hijacker. It may have entered the system after a bundled download of freeware. Once installed, BetterSearch.tk may replace the home page with its own, along with the search provider. As a result, https://bettersearch.tk/ search…
Razor Web Ads also known as Ads by Razor Web or Razor Web is a typical adware that generates numerous unwanted advertisements. Clicking any of the given content may cause unsafe browser redirects followed by malware contamination. Moreover, ad-supported browser…
