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What is weknow.ac?

Similar to chumsearch.com, weknow.ac is a fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

Judging on appearance alone, weknow.ac may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted using rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without permission. Furthermore, weknow.ac continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Important Documents IRS?

"Important Documents IRS" is another spam email campaign used to distribute the TrickBot trojan. It shares many similarities with Payslip, You Have A Santander Secure Email, and a number of other campaigns.

"Important Documents IRS" emails contain a long message comprising false information regarding a supposed 'transaction' and encouraging users to immediately open an attached MS Office (Word) document. Once opened, however, this file immediately downloads and installs the TrickBot trojan.

What is search.streamingworldcup.com?

search.streamingworldcup.com is another fake search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.streamingworldcup.com barely differs from legitimate search engines, such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and so on.

Therefore, many users believe that search.streamingworldcup.com is also legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups that modify browser settings without consent. Furthermore, search.streamingworldcup.com continually records various information relating to browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

SmartEasyMaps is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly provides GPS-related functionality. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are two main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent, and; 2) promotion of a fake web search engine.

What is Sage Invoice?

Discovered by My Online Security, "Sage Invoice" is an email spam campaign used to proliferate a trojan-type virus called TrickBot. Deceptive emails contain a message stating that a type of payment is pending. The email also contains an attachment, a malicious MS Office document. Once opened, this file stealthily downloads and installs the aforementioned trojan.

What is Lavradoor?

Lavradoor is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to download and install applications. On initial inspection, Lavradoor may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) promotion of a fake web search engine [search.lavradoor.com], and; 3) tracking of browsing activity.

What is gensearch.co?

Developers present gensearch.co as a high-quality web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, gensearch.co may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that this site is also legitimate. In fact, developers promote gensearch.co using browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without consent. In addition, this site continually records data relating to browsing activity.

What is Win32/Bluteal.B!rfn?

Recently, thousands of users have encountered a pop-up stating that the system is infected with the Win32/Bluteal.B!rfn trojan. The pop-up is displayed by Microsoft Windows Defender, however, this anti-malware tool detects completely legitimate files and identifies them as Win32/Bluteal.B!rfn trojans. This is frustrating and dangerous, since false-positive detections can lead to permanent data loss.

What is g-search.pro?

g-search.pro is a deceptive website presented as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly generates better search results.

Therefore, many users believe that g-search.pro is legitimate and useful. In fact, developers promote this website via rogue download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various settings. In addition, g-search.pro continually tracks Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.

What is Payslip?

"Payslip" is an email spam campaign discovered by My Online Security. Cyber criminals use this campaign to spread a trojan-type virus called TrickBot. The email contains text informing users of a 'payment' and encourages them to open an attached MS Office document for more details. This document is malicious - it downloads and installs the aforementioned malware.