"Your device was infected with my private malware" is the name of a spam campaign, a scam that criminals use to trick people into paying a ransom. They threaten to share a non-existent video with other parties unless they receive a specific sum within 72 hours. Never trust these emails. If you re
"This Update requires an action" is the headline of a deceptive pop-up window that encourages users to update outdated software. Do not trust this pop-up or obey the instructions. Research shows that the pop-up appears due to adware that is already installed on the computer and/or browser. Typi
Power App is a browser hijacker, identical to Genius App. This rogue application is advertised as enhancing web searches. It is supposedly capable of fast searches, providing accurate search results, etc., however, it operates by changing browser settings to promote a fake search engine (searchpow
Obituary Search is a browser hijacker advertised for allowing access to various ancestry-related content. It is supposedly capable of providing access to ancestry sites and obituary databases. Obituary Search is classed as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA), as most users install it inadvert
Instant Translation is a browser hijacker, endorsed as an application for quick access to various free translation tools. It is supposedly capable of immediately providing dictionaries and translating any web page, however, it operates by changing browser settings to promote its fake search engine
CoverOpen is a program that supposedly helps people to browse the internet efficiently (providing fast searches, accurate results, and enhancing the browsing experience in other ways). In fact, this app is categorized as adware, software that displays unwanted, often deceptive ads. People usual
Discovered by GrujaRS, Mike is malicious software belonging to the HildaCrypt ransomware family. This malicious program is designed to encrypt data and keep it locked until a ransom is paid. During the encryption process, all files are renamed with the ".mike" extension. For example, "1.jpg" beco
Similar to muchinspardorop.info, noorotin.biz, meknews.biz, and many others, leadnote[.]me is a rogue website that generates redirects to other compromised and dangerous sites. This website can also present visitors with dubious and even malicious content. Few users access this site intentionally
WindowGroup is advertised as a tool that provides accurate search results, fast searches, and other features that supposedly enhance the browsing experience. In fact, it also serves unwanted, intrusive advertisements. Therefore, WindowGroup is classified as adware and a potentially unwanted app
beeaimaid[.]com is the address of a rogue website which has identical behavior to many others of this type including dsruseedsdreed[.]com, anwap-download[.]club, and aleailarm[.]com. When opened, these sites cause redirects to other untrustworthy web pages or simply display dubious, deceptive cont