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What is This Build of Windows Platform is Expired today?

"This Build of Windows Platform is Expired today" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements and continually record various user-system information.

What is home.fastemailaccess.com?

Developers present Fast Email Access as a legitimate application that allows users to easily access their emails. Initially, Fast Email Access may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is classed 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) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) potential tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is home.searchfreehoroscope.com?

Search Free Horoscope is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to check their daily horoscope predictions. Judging on appearance alone, Search Free Horoscope may seem legitimate, useful, and not suspicious. In fact, this program infiltrates systems without permission.

Furthermore, it stealthily modifies browser settings and gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Search Free Horoscope is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is OhNo!?

Discovered by malware security researcher, Leo, OhNo! is ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various files.

During encryption, this malware appends the "OhNo!" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.OhNo!" Following successful encryption, OhNo! changes the desktop wallpaper and opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is hp.myway.com?

AnytimeAstrology is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly provides users with various astrology-related information.

Judging on appearance alone, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without consent; 2) stealth modification of web browser options, and; 3) potential tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Google Chrome Warning Alert?

"Google Chrome Warning Alert" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent. As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements and continually record various user-system information.

What is home.searchfreerecipes.com?

Search Free Recipes is a deceptive application that falsely claims to help users to find various food recipes.

Initially, Search Free Recipes may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser options and can also track users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Search Free Recipes is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus?

"Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus" is a deceptive pop-up error message claiming that the system has been infected. This error is displayed by a malicious website, which users often visit inadvertently - they are automatically redirected to it by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These applications usually infiltrate systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). As well as causing unwanted redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive online advertisements and continually track Internet browsing activity.

What is Null?

Null is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, Null encrypts various files using the AES-256 algorithm.

During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".null" extension (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.null"). Following successful encryption, Null opens a pop-up window with five tabs that provide detailed information about "What happened".

What is VOTRE ORDINATEUR PEUT ÊTRE EN PÉRIL?

Similar to VOTRE ORDINATEUR A ÉTÉ BLOCKÉ, "VOTRE ORDINATEUR PEUT ÊTRE EN PÉRIL" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by the malicious executable of a fake video player. These potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) usually infiltrate systems without consent.

Most cause unwanted redirects, deliver intrusive online advertisements, and continually record various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.