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What is search.papershorty.com?

Identical to search.manroling.com, search.josepov.com, search.lotoboyz.com, and many others, search.papershorty.com is a fake Internet search that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

On initial inspection, this site may appear legitimate and useful, however, search.papershorty.com is promoted using rogue download/installation set-ups that change browser options without permission. In addition, search.papershorty.com continually gathers various sensitive data (mostly relating to Internet browsing habits).

What is search.seasytowatchtv.com?

According to the developers, Easy To Watch TV is a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to watch TV via the Internet.

Judging on appearance alone, Easy To Watch TV 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 search engine, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Code 055BCCAC9FEC?

"Code 055BCCAC9FEC" is a fake error similar to Your Device Is Under Threat, Google Security Warning, Windows Support Alert, and many others. It is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.), gather sensitive information, and, sometimes, reduce overall system performance.

What is Cryakl?

Cryakl is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data. During encryption, Cryakl renames files using the "email-[EMAIL ADDRESS].ver-[CL MALWARE VERSION].id-[VICTIM’S ID]-[MONTH]@[DAY]@[YEAR] [HOUR]@[MINUTE]@[SECOND] [AM/PM].randomname-[RANDOM FILE NAME].[RANDOM EXTENSION]" pattern.

For example, "sample.jpg" might renamed to a filename such as "email-mserbinov@aol.com.ver-CL 1.3.1.0.id-@@@@@9078-A19A.randomname-CDEFNNOPPQQRSTTUUVVWXYYYZAABCC.DDE". There are many variants of this malware (each with a different cyber criminal email address) and, therefore, the filenames vary.

Updated variants of this ransomware use .cs16, .fairytail and .doubleoffset extensions for encrypted files. Following successful encryption, Cryakl creates a text file ("README.txt:"), placing it on the desktop and changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is Microsoft Warning Alert scam?

It is a fake pop-up notification (virus alert) claiming that the computer is infected. This error is displayed by a malicious website that users visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUAs) that infiltrate the system during installation of regular apps ("bundling" method).

What is Windows Warning Alert?

"Windows Warning Alert" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website and often visited by users inadvertently - they are redirected by various unwanted programs that infiltrate systems without permission (the "bundling" method). Furthermore, these apps continually deliver intrusive online advertisements and record various data relating to browsing activity.

What is search.mysearch.com?

ScreenWatch Now is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to find movie trailers. This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems without permission and gathers sensitive information.

In addition, ScreenWatch Now is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies browser options without users’ permission.

What is clicksev.pro?

clicksev.pro is a deceptive site designed to cause redirects to other dubious websites. Note that clicksev.pro is identical to nametraff.com, formulawire.com, yourlink.online, and dozens of others. 

Research shows that users often visit clicksev.pro inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements and continually record sensitive information.

What is Congratulations User!?

"Congratulations User!" is a scam message similar to Congratulations, You Have Won. It is displayed by a deceptive/rogue website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These applications infiltrate systems without permission, cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, etc.), collect sensitive information, and run unwanted background processes.

What is search.searchlef.com?

According to the developers, Login Email Fast enhances the web browsing experience by allowing users to quickly access their emails.

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Login Email Fast 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 users' consent; 2) promotion of a fake Internet search engine, and; 3) information tracking.