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What is freeonlinepdftools.com?
freeonlinepdftools.com is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, search engines of this type are advertised as tools that provide an enhanced browsing experience and various extra features. Typically, fake search engines are promoted via potentially unwanted apps (PUAs), browser hijackers.
In this case, freeonlinepdftools.com is promoted via a browser app called Free Online PDF Tools, which supposedly creates, converts, merges, and protects PDF documents directly from the browser. Typically, people download and install these PUAs inadvertently. After installation, they change browser settings and collect information relating to users' browsing habits.
What is Backdoor.SDBot?
Backdoor.SDBot is a malicious program and (as its name suggests) is a backdoor trojan. Typically, the main goal of trojans of this type is to give the attacker access to an infected computer (by opening a 'backdoor' by connecting to an IRC channel) or to send commands to it.
The program was first released in 2002, however, cyber criminals continually release new updates. This trojan mostly targets Windows users. Note that Backdoor.SDBot is capable of updating itself by checking for newer versions on the web. It can cause serious problems and should be removed immediately.
What is "Smart Mac Tuneup"?
According to the developers, Smart Mac Tuneup is a high quality system cleaner that boosts computer performance by deleting junk files, optimizing the hard drive, and so on.
On initial inspection, Smart Mac Tuneup may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this application using the "bundling" method. Therefore, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
What is finderient[.]com?
Similar to streamnotify.net, mvideo.pro, sinentoldrewhap.pro, and many others, finderient[.]com is a rogue website designed to feed visitors with various dubious content and redirect them to other dubious websites.
Research shows that users typically visit finderient[.]com inadvertently - potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) and intrusive advertisements redirect them to these sites. PUAs commonly infiltrate computers without users' consent. As well as redirects to websites such as finderient[.]com, PUAs deliver intrusive advertisements and record information relating to browsing activity.
What is Smart Search?
Smart Search (not to be confused with Smart Search virus) is a deceptive application that claims to enhance the browsing experience by improving the accuracy of search results and providing quick access to various popular websites.
Its appearance suggests that Smart Search is legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted application (PUA). There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' consent; 2) promotion of a fake search engine [search.hsearchsmart.co], and; 3) tracking of browsing activity.
What kind of software is Ad Guardian?
Ad Guardian is advertised as a tool that blocks annoying advertisements whilst browsing the web, however, it is classified as adware, a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
Apps of this type display unwanted ads and record browsing data. Furthermore, most people download and install PUAs accidentally. We recommend that you uninstall Ad Guardian and any other PUAs installed on your browser or computer.
What is Adroit System Care?
Adroit System Care is software that supposedly cleans, optimizes and improves the performance of Windows computers, and also fixes errors and provides other features. In fact, Adroit System Care is distributed by 'bundling' it into the set-ups of other software.
People often download and install bundled programs unintentionally and, therefore, Adroit System Care is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
What is denzzzelwashington[.]com?
denzzzelwashington[.]com is a deceptive website that shares similarities with freshaudio.net, streamnotify.net, mediafresh.online, and many others. When opened, this site delivers dubious content and/or redirects users elsewhere.
Many people visit denzzzelwashington[.]com inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements displayed on other rogue sites or potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), which typically infiltrate computers without users’ permission. In addition to causing redirects, PUAs deploy advertisements and gather data.
What is Wisdomeyes?
Wisdomeyes (Win32/Wisdomeyes) is malicious software that can hijack browsers (changing the settings), download and install other malicious programs, steal private information, display advertisements, create unwanted tasks, and modify system files.
It can seriously damage operating systems and cause problems for regular computer users. Trojans such as Wisdomeyes should be removed immediately.
What is Besub?
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Besub is a ransomware-type infection that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. After successful infiltration, Besub locks (encrypts) most stored files and appends filenames with the ".besub" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.besub").
Encrypted data immediately becomes unusable - this is to blackmail victims. After successfully compromising data, Besub generates a text file ("_readme.txt") and stores a copy in every existing folder.
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