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What is webstart.me?

Developers present webstart.me as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.).

These claims often trick users into believing that webstart.me is legitimate, however, this site is promoted using rogue downloaders/installers designed to modify web browser options without permission. In addition, webstart.me gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is adamant.pristineapp.com?

Developers state that the adamant.pristineapp.com search engine significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results and displaying the latest world news.

Initially, this website may appear legitimate and useful, however, adamant.pristineapp.com is a fake Internet search engine and promoted using a browser hijacker called Adamant Newsfeed. Furthermore, adamant.pristineapp.com and Adamant Newsfeed record various data types relating to web browsing habits.

What is feed.video-browse.com?

Identical to feed.emoji-search.com, feed.video-browse.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

At first glance, feed.video-browse.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is promoted using a browser-hijacking app called Video Browse. In addition, feed.video-browse.com and Video Browse gather various data relating to web browsing activity.

What is Chrome Redirect virus?

"Chrome Redirect Virus" is a generic name for all rogue applications that modify Google Chrome web browser settings. Typically, this is done without users' consent and, therefore, these applications are categorized as browser hijackers.

Research shows that, in most cases, browser hijackers infiltrate systems without permission, change settings, and gather various sensitive information.

What kind of malware is Saturn?

First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Saturn is a ransomware-type virus that, once infiltrated, encrypts stored data and makes ransom demands. During encryption, Saturn appends filenames with the ".saturn" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.saturn").

From this point, files become unusable. Following successful encryption, Saturn creates five files ("#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.vbs", "#DECRYPT_MY_FILES.BMP" [also set as desktop wallpaper], "#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.txt", "#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.html", and "#KEY-dea23dbdbbfeba538e0c3aac3751331d.KEY"), placing them on the desktop. The BMP, TXT, and HTML files contain ransom-demand messages.

What is search.salamangal.com?

Developers present search.salamangal.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that significantly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.salamangal.com may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that search.salamangal.com is also legitimate, however, criminals promote this site using rogue downloaders/installers that modify browser options without users' consent. Furthermore, search.salamangal.com continually records various information relating to browsing activity.

What is search.froktiser.com?

According to the developers, search.froktiser.com is a high-end Internet search engine that significantly enhances users' browsing experience by generating improved results.

Judging on appearance alone, search.froktiser.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote this site via browser-hijacking downloaders/installers that modify web browsers options without permission. In addition, search.froktiser.com continually records various sensitive data.

What is hdwallpaper123.com?

Developers present hdwallpaper123.com as a high-end Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the web browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, hdwallpaper123.com may seem a legitimate search engine such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and so on.

Therefore, many users believe that hdwallpaper123.com is also legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without users' consent. Furthermore, hdwallpaper123.com gathers various data relating to browsing activity.

What is feed.emoji-search.com?

feed.emoji-search.com is another fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results. Initially, feed.emoji-search.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using a browser-hijacking application called Emoji Search.

In addition, feed.emoji-search.com and Emoji Search record various sensitive information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is SlimCleaner?

Developed by Slimware Utilities Holdings Inc., SlimCleaner is a deceptive application presented as a legitimate system optimization tool. Although its features may seem legitimate and useful, SlimCleaner is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Furthermore, SlimCleaner typically infiltrates systems without users' consent.