Amadey is malicious software categorized as a trojan. Cyber criminals can purchase Amadey on a Russian dark web forum and then use it to perform various malicious tasks: download and install (execute) other malware, steal personal information, log keystrokes, send spam from a victim's computer, an
It is a fraudulent pop-up alert, claiming that (in this case, Norton) antivirus suite subscription has expired and requires renewal. Such scam messages are displayed by various deceptive websites. These sites are rarely visited willingly, most visitors access it through unauthorized redirects. Us
thevpnsafety[.]com is one of many deceptive websites that targets mostly iPhone and iPad users, however, computer users are also targeted. This scam site is designed to display a fake virus message and trick people into installing an application that supposedly removes 'detected threats'. Neith
The number of cases whereby scammers claim to be Apple Support team members and call people to gain remote access to their computers is growing daily. Many people have received an automated call warning that their Apple ID or iCloud accounts have been breached. The main goal of these scams is t
Current Weather App is a browser hijacker, marketed as an application for easy access to local weather forecasts, with an additional web searching tool. This rogue app is classified as both a PUA (potentially unwanted application) and a browser hijacker. Due to most users installing it unwillingl
appleproductpro[.]com is a deceptive web page used to trick people into downloading and installing apps that supposedly remove viruses that were 'detected' by this website. Messages about so-called 'detected viruses' displayed on websites such as appleproductpro[.]com are fake and should not be
Similar to Advanced Mac Tuneup and Secure Mac Tuneup, Mac Clean Pro is a dubious application that claims to clean and optimize computers. Judging on appearance alone, Mac Clean Pro may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), sinc
Weather Forecast Now is but one of many browser hijackers. It is advertised as a tool for quick access to local weather forecasts, with an additional web searching tool. Weather Forecast Now modifies browsers by changing their settings and forcing users to use its fake search engine (search.weathe
safetyvpn[.]net is one of many deceptive websites used to trick visitors into believing that their devices are infected with viruses. It targets mostly mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones, but can also be opened by desktop computer users. The main purpose of these sites is to advertise var
Local Classifieds Hub is a browser hijacker. Endorsed as a tool for easy and fast access to classified advertisements, it is accompanied by a fake search engine. Most users install this rogue app onto their devices inadvertently/unwillingly, therefore it is considered to be a PUA (potentially unwa