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What is convert2mp3[.]net?
The convert2mp3[.]net website offers an online video conversion service. It allows users to download and convert videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, and Clipfish in MP3, MP4, and other formats.
Be aware, however, that this service is illegal. Additionally, convert2mp3[.]net is used to promote potentially unwanted apps (PUAs), contains rogue ads, and (if allowed) displays push notifications.
What is MatchKnowledge?
MatchKnowledge (also known as Match Knowledge) is an adware-type application that is virtually identical to Top Results adware. By offering improved search results, MatchKnowledge attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, its actual purpose is to cause unwanted redirects to search.yahoo.com.
Note that MatchKnowledge infiltrates computers without users' consent. Furthermore, since it is categorized as adware, there is a high probability that it will also deliver intrusive advertisements and gather various information.
What is Vesad?
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Vesad is a high-risk ransomware discovered by Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, Vesad encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".vesad" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.vesad").
Once data is encrypted, it becomes unusable. Additionally, Vesad creates a text file named "_readme.txt" and stores it in every folder containing encrypted files.
What is searchmine.net?
searchmine.net is yet another variant of the weknow.ac and chumsearch.com fake web search engines. This website claims to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to several popular websites (Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and AliExpress).
Note that these false claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, since this site is typically promoted using fake Adobe Flash Player updaters. Furthermore, it is designed to gather information and redirect users to another fake search engines: opti-page.com, trovi.com, webcrawler.com and bing.com, searchpowerapp.com.
What is Top Results?
Top Results is a rogue application that, according to the developers, allows users to access their favorite web search engines. Judging on appearance alone, Top Results may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware.
This app infiltrates computers without permission and promotes the search.yahoo.com search engine. It might also gather information and deliver intrusive advertisements - behavior that is very common to adware-type applications.
What is Poop?
Discovered by Petrovic, Poop is the name of a ransomware-type program that encrypts files stored on an infected computer and keeps them locked unless a ransom is paid. Poop changes the wallpaper to an image of a pile of 'poop', creates a text file ("READ_IT.txt"), and displays a pop-up window.
It renames each encrypted file by adding the ".poop" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.poop". Additionally, Poop runs the "Ranso" process in the Task Manager of infected computers/operating systems.
What is Easy Speed Tracker?
Easy Speed Tracker is a rogue application that claims to allow users to test their internet connection performance. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Easy Speed Tracker is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) tracking of browsing activity, and; 3) modification of browser settings.
What is livesport[.]ws?
livesport[.]ws is the URL of a website that provides free online broadcast of various sport events. It also includes, statistics, recaps, video reviews, and so on. In fact, this sports streaming service is illegal and, furthermore, livesport[.]ws web pages use rogue advertising networks.
Therefore, it contains various untrustworthy ads and redirects to other dubious sites. We advise against visiting this site or using any of its services.
What is Armageddon?
Armageddon is yet another high-risk ransomware infection discovered by S!Ri. Once infiltrated, Armageddon encrypts most stored files using the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm. Unlike other ransomware infections, however, it does not add an extension or rename files in any other way.
Once data is encrypted, Armageddon opens a pop-up window that contains a ransom-demand message.
What is Reading Cursors?
Reading Cursors is a tool (an application) that supposedly changes the mouse cursor into one of many available 'Reading Cursors'. In fact, this application is categorized as adware (advertising-supported software) that displays unwanted ads with the "Ads X" mark above users' Google search results.
Furthermore, Reading Cursors are potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) that usually record browsing data.
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