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What is Windows Has Detected An Internet Attack?

Displayed by a malicious website, "Windows Has Detected An Internet Attack" is a fake error pop-up similar to Your Device Is Under Threat, Threats Detected, Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer, and many others. 

Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these programs infiltrate systems without permission, cause unwanted redirects, run unwanted processes, deliver malicious ads, and gather various information.

What is Linkey?

Created by Aztec Media Inc, the Linkey or Linkey Project browser plugin claims to make users' Internet browsing experience more productive by displaying quick links to popular games, videos, social webistes, etc. This extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Internet users should be aware that while Linkey may appear to be a legitimate add-on, it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it installs on browsers without users' consent and modifies the homepage setting by assigning it to linkeyproject.com.

Furthermore, this plugin is known to diminish Internet browser performance and track users' Internet surfing activity by recording IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), cookie information, and the web pages visited.

What is RASTAKHIZ?

Based on an open-source ransomware-type project called Hidden Tear, RASTAKHIZ is a virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, RASTAKHIZ encrypts stored data. During encryption, RASTAKHIZ appends the ".RASTAKHIZ" extension to the name of each encrypted file.

For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.RASTAKHIZ". Henceforth, it is impossible to use the affected files. Following successful encryption, RASTAKHIZ opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is The Last Website Infected Your Computer?

"The Last Website Infected Your Computer" is a fake pop-up error that targets MacOS operating system users. This error 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 PUPs are also likely to misuse system resources, gather various information, and deliver 'malvertising' ads (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.)

What is search.bitcro.com?

The Search.bitcro.com website supposedly allows users to easily access other popular websites (such as YouTube, Amazon, Wikipedia, etc.) and improve their Internet searching experience by displaying the most relevant search results.

Some users may believe that this site is legitimate, however, it is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This site is often promoted using deceptive installer set-ups that modify browser settings.

What is WannaSmile?

WannaSmile (WSmile) is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Immediately after infiltration, WannaSmile encrypts most stored data and adds the ".WSmile" extension to each filename. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.WSmile".

From this point, the file becomes unusable. Once files are encrypted, WannaSmile creates a "How to decrypt files.html" file and places it on the desktop. This file contains a ransom-demand message.

What is searchdimension.com?

Developers present searchdimension.com as an Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results.

Therefore, many users believe that searchdimension.com is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this website by employing rogue download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browser settings and modify options without consent. Furthermore, searchdimension.com continually records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is mojotab.com?

mojotab.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the web browsing experience by allowing creation of 'to-do lists', and by providing quick access to various popular websites.

Therefore, many users believe that mojotab.com is legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted via the MojoTab browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that stealthily modifies Internet browser options without permission. Furthermore, mojotab.com and MojoTab continually record various data.

What is 0000?

0000 is an updated version of a high-risk ransomware-type virus called CryptoMix. This malware was first discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, 0000 encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[32_random_digits_and_letters].0000" filename pattern.

For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "1F670AF7246B93059765E42328547745.0000". Henceforth, files become indeterminable and unusable. Once files are encrypted, 0000 places a text file ("_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT") in each existing folder.

What is Check Weather?

Check Weather is a deceptive application that supposedly provides local weather forecasts. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission and continually records various information.

Furthermore, Check Weather is classed as adware - a form of unwanted software that feeds users with numerous 'malvertising' ads.