apxs.xyz is one of many fake search engines available online. Typically, their addresses are promoted by browser hijackers - potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that promote fake search engines by changing browser settings. They are categorized as PUAs, since people often download and install
searchsafelypro.com is the address of a fake search engine. Generally, these URLs are promoted by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) classified as browser hijackers. Apps of this type promote fake search engines (hijack browsers) by modifying browser settings. Commonly, they also function a
SearchSafe is a browser hijacker advertised as a tool designed to increase web search security and privacy. It can supposedly encrypt search queries and automatically delete them after thirty minutes of inactivity. In fact, SearchSafe operates by making modifications to browser settings to promote
Discovered by Anti-malware vigilante, Nemty Special Edition is a malicious program and a new variant of NEMTY REVENUE 3.1 ransomware. It encrypts data and demands payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with an extension consisting of the word "NEMTY
Dacls is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed to target Mac operating systems. It is the Mac variant of the Dacls RAT, which targets Windows and Linux operating systems. Remote Access Trojans operate by allowing remote access and control over an infected device. The level of control varies. So
.HaCk ransomware was discovered by dnwls0719 and ransomware is designed to prevent victims from accessing their files by encryption with a strong encryption algorithm, renaming them and generating a ransom message. It renames encrypted files by appending the ".HaCk" extension to filenames. For ex
Like most browser hijackers, StreamingSearch promotes the address of a fake search engine and gathers various data. This browser hijacker promotes streamsrch.com by changing certain browser settings. Apps of this type are categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUAs), since people often d
Discovered by James, Zemblax is a part of the Jigsaw ransomware family. Like most programs of this type, Zemblax blocks access to files by encryption, modifies their filenames and generates a ransom message. It renames encrypted files by appending the ".zemblax" extension to filenames. For exampl
GlobalDeskSearch is an adware-type application, which shares common characteristics with browser hijackers. It operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting bogus search engines. Additionally, most adware and browser hijackers monitor users' browsing activity.
SystemHelper is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) classified as adware. It is designed to generate revenue for developers by serving advertisements and collecting information. Additionally, this app is designed to promote the Safe Finder web page by opening it via akamaihd.net. Adware-ty