File Converter Live is a browser hijacker advertised as a tool for easy access to file format conversion services. It can supposedly convert DOCs, PDFs, MP3s and other formats. File Converter Live operates by making alterations to browsers to promote fileconverterlive.com (a fake search engine).
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MessengerPlus is a rogue application endorsed as a Facebook messenger for desktop. In fact, this app is classified as adware, as it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. MessengerPlus delivers unwanted and harmful ads. Since most users download/install this app inadvertently, it is also classifi
The protectionapps.live is a fake search engine, which appears in settings when the browser has been hijacked by rogue apps. These browser hijackers can change the settings and also gather information relating to users' browsing activities. Browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwante
videovor[.]com is one of many websites that offers download of videos from YouTube (even though this is illegal practice). It also uses rogue advertising networks to promote other dubious websites. Typically, web pages such as videovor[.]com open sites that promote potentially unwanted applic
"U.S Department of Labor" is yet another Coronavirus/COVID-19-themed spam email campaign. These messages are disguised as official notices from the "U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division", informing recipients of the latest changes made to the "Employee Request Form under the Family and
CovidWorldCry was discovered by nao_sec. Like most programs of this type, it prevents victims from accessing their files by encrypting them. It also renames all files by appending an extension and creates a ransom message. CovidWorldCry appends the ".corona-lock" extension to files. For example,
y2mate[.]guru allows users to download videos from YouTube, however, this is illegal practice. Furthermore, most websites such as y2mate[.]guru use rogue advertising networks - they contain dubious advertisements and/or redirect visitors to other dubious websites. Commonly, they open sites design
mybestsearch.net is the address of a fake search engine. These bogus tools typically offer improved search results and similar "useful" features. In fact, they are rarely able to provide valid search results or deliver any other value. Fake search engines are usually promoted by Potentially Unwant
Smashapps.net is the address of a fake search engine. Generally, these search engines are promoted by various browser hijackers. Research shows that one of the apps that promotes smashapps.net is called Suls APP. Typically, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by making certain changes to