Epic Scale can be described as a crypto-currency mining tool marked by many antivirus programs as a potentially unwanted application (PUP). Once on your computer, it makes you a part of a Litecoin farm, generating revenue for third parties. Since…
SwiftBrowse is a legit application developed by Super Web LLC, classified as a PUP (potentially unwanted program). The plugin can get installed on the user’s web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) together with other free of charge…
Developed by SoftForce LLC, MixVideoPlayer claims to enable users to “create personilized playlists using your favourite videos.” It is, however, considered a PUP (potentially unwanted program), which is why malware experts suggest its removal. What Is MixVideoPlayer and Why Is…
Angler Exploit Kit has once again proved itself to be the most advanced exploit kit available today. As reported by Cisco, more than 10 000 malicious sub-domains were found on GoDaddy accounts. The reason for the extremely high number of…
A new piece of ransomware, dubbed CryptoFortress, has been reported by French malware researcher Kafeine a few days ago. The threat appears to be similar to the infamous TorrentLocker ransomware, but CryptoFortress is capable of encrypting files over network shares…
Trojan:Win32/Emotet.G is a threat with Trojan-like features аnd as such, it’s designed to perform a number of malicious actions of a hacker’s choice. Its removal is, therefore, a must. What Does Trojan:Win32/Emotet.G Do? Trojan:Win32/Emotet.G is a member of the Win32/Emotet…
The lp.bestsw.net pop-up ads are a result of an adware program that is active on your computer. The advertisements are shown in the web pages you visit, and although they may seem harmless, they may link you to websites with…
The yourvoices.info pop-ups are a clear sign that your system has been infiltrated by adware. The pop-up ads appear in the web pages you view, and although they may seem quite harmless, they may redirect you to potentially unsafe websites…
The 1-866-978-1337 pop-up indicates that your system has been infiltrated by adware. The message reports a non-existing security issue, usually about malware or adware detected on the compromised machine and suggests that the victim contacts a customer support team located…
Owned by we-care(dot)com, the CWA Donation Slider plug-in is promoted as a useful tool that helps users donate money to solve problems related to the clean water issue. This may seem legitimate, but the add-on is classified as a PUP…
Vxmclient is classified as adware by security experts because of the numerous pop-up and banner advertisements it displays as the PC user browses the Web. The promoted ads may be quite irritating and not only disrupt your browsing activities, but…
Worm:Win32/Nuqel.BD is a virus capable of corrupting your system by slowing it down, adding and deleting files, tracking your browsing routine and even stealing your personal data. Is Worm:Win32/Nuqel.BD Dangerous? Yes. And here’s why: Worm:Win32/Nuqel.BD belongs to Worm:Win32/Nuqel family and…
The get4cheaper application is promoted as a helpful online shopping assistant tool. The browser add-on is supposed to supply users with the best deals, offers, discounts and price comparisons. However, malware experts warn that the pop-up ads may be quite…
TabSent.com is a search engine that experts classify as a browser hijacker because of its browser settings-changing capabilities. TabSent.com is known to redirect your searches, as well as homepage and new tab page to TabSent.com without your direct permission. Malware…
BCool is a legitimate application that has been quite popular in the US, the UK, and Taiwan lately. The free app is promoted as a useful tool that will help users access their favorite websites, play their favorite games, read…
TeslaCrypt is a ransomware Trojan that once installed encrypts all the files on the infected machine and demands ransom in order to decrypt them. For the encryption process, TeslaCrypt uses the AES algorithm and creates a ‘HELP_ TO_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt.” file on…
GovernorInspector is classified as adware that serves targeted advertisement, and its removal is recommended by experts. GovernorInspector is not a virus, but the third-party advertisements it displays may link you to web pages with unverified content and expose your system…
HopToShop is a browser extension that is supposed to enhance your online shopping experience by displaying different deals, coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc. The application is not malicious, but the promoted third-party advertisements may link you to websites with unverified content…
Shoponi is one of the many potentially unwanted programs that offer online shopping assistance by displaying different banners, pop-ups, deals, and coupons. The application is not considered to be of a malicious nature, yet the promoted ads bear the potential…
BrickEnforcer is a browser add-on also categorized as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) and adware, which is why malware experts suggest its removal. Is BrickEnforcer Dangerous? Although the initial purpose of the browser extensions is to be useful and to…
