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What is search.hmylocaltransit.co?

My Local Transit is a browser-hijacking application that supposedly provides information about train schedules. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this PUP (potentially unwanted program) infiltrates systems without permission and tracks web browsing activity.

Furthermore, search.hmylocaltransit.co is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of rogue software that modifies web browser settings without permission.

What is Windows Detected Potential Threats On Your Computer?

"Windows Detected Potential Threats On Your Computer" is a false error message displayed by various rogue sites. Research shows that users often visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

In addition to causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements, gather personal data, and run unwanted background processes.

What is Win an IphoneX?

"Win an IphoneX" is a scam message displayed by various deceptive websites. Research shows that, in most cases, users are redirected to these sites by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

Therefore, they visit them inadvertently. PUPs often infiltrate systems without permission, deliver intrusive advertisements, gather sensitive information, and even misuse system resources to run unwanted background processes.

What is Wise System Mechanic?

Developers present Wise System Mechanic as a great tool to optimize system performance. These claims often trick users into believing that Wise System Mechanic is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This app often infiltrates systems without permission and provides no real value for regular users.

What is search.findwide.com?

WeatherTab is a deceptive application that, according to the developers, provides the latest weather forecasts. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission and continually records various information.

Furthermore, WeatherTab is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies browser options without users’ permission.

What is browserbleach.com?

browserbleach.com is another fake search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results and providing shortcuts to various browser operations (e.g., delete cookies, delete history, etc.).

On initial inspection, browserbleach.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this website using a browser-hijacking app called Browser Bleach. In addition, browserbleach.com and Browser Bleach continually record various user-system information relating to web browsing activity.

What is SUSPENDED?

First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, SUSPENDED is a ransomware-type virus. Once infiltrated, SUSPENDED encrypts most stored data using the RSA-1024 encryption algorithm. During encryption, this malware adds the ".SUSPENDED" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.SUSPENDED").

An updated variant of this ransomware appends ".VYB" or ".vyb" extensions. From this point, files become unusable. Immediately after successfully encrypting files, SUSPENDED creates a text file ("!!!RestoreProcess!!!.txt") placing a copy in every existing folder.

What is search.musicktab.com?

Musick Tab is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to listen to various radio stations via the Internet. Judging on appearance alone, Musick Tab may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without consent; 2) promotion of a fake Internet search engine, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is DataKeeper?

First discovered by S!Ri, DataKeeper is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt most stored data. This malware is developed using Microsoft .NET Framework and is provided as RaaS (Ransomware as a Service). This means that any aspiring cyber criminals can download this malware and distribute it to generate revenue.

Once files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible. Note that DataKeeper does not append any extension to affected files, which is uncommon for ransomware-type viruses. After successfully encrypting data, DataKeeper creates an HTML file ("!!! ##### === ReadMe === ##### !!!.htm") and places it on the desktop wallpaper.

What is newsquench.com?

Identical to redirecting.zone, nametraff.com, goldoffer.online, and many others, newsquench.com is a rogue site designed to redirect to various dubious sites. In most cases, users visit newsquench.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that typically infiltrate systems without permission.

Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, potentially unwanted programs deliver intrusive advertisements, gather sensitive information, and misuse system resources without permission.