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What is search.heasytofindforms.com?

Developers present Easy To Find Forms as a legitimate application that helps to find various document forms. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, Easy To Find Forms is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' consent; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) information tracking.

What is "The Gotham Font Was Not Found"?

"The Gotham Font Was Not Found" is another fake error similar to The Roboto Condensed Font Was Not Found, The ArialText Font Was Not Found, The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found, and a number of others. 

This error message is delivered by various rogue websites that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads delivered by other malicious sites. In most cases, PUPs infiltrate systems without permission and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive ads and gather various data.

What is convert-myfiles.link?

convert-myfiles.link is a fake web search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, convert-myfiles.link may seem similar to Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that convert-myfiles.link is also legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site via a browser-hijacking application called Convert My Files, which supposedly allows users convert various doc files (e.g., .doc to .pdf, .ppt to .pdf, and so on).

Furthermore, convert-myfiles.link and Convert My Files are designed to gather data relating to web browsing activity.

What is Vurten?

Vurten is another ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri. Once infiltrated, Vurten encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".improved" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.improved").

Encrypted files become unusable. Immediately after encryption, Vurten generates a text file ("UNCRYPT.README.txt") and places it on the desktop.

What is 1Click System Mechanic?

Developers present 1Click System Mechanic as legitimate software that helps to optimize computers and remove various errors/infections.

On initial inspection, 1Click System Mechanic may seem legitimate and useful, however, this software is promoted using fake error-displaying websites. In some cases, it infiltrates systems without permission. In addition, 1Click System Mechanic gives no real value for regular users and is thus categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is a fake "Adobe Flash Player Update"?

"Adobe Flash Player Update" (macOS users should read this article) is a deceptive pop-up displayed by malicious websites, which are usually visited inadvertently. Users can be redirected to such webpages by potentially unwanted adware-type applications (PUAs).

Scans like "Adobe Flash Player Update" are often used to promote fake anti-virus tools, adware, browser hijackers, and other PUAs. Furthermore, unwanted applications are known to deliver intrusive advertisements and collect sensitive user/system information.

What is search.searchfstn3.com?

According to the developers, Fast Speed Test Now is a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to test their Internet performance.

This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Fast Speed Test Now 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 web search engine [search.searchfstn3.com], and; 3) information tracking.

What is surfnav.com?

Identical to okaytab.com, surfnav.com is a fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to dozens of popular websites.

Judging on appearance alone, surfnav.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups. Furthermore, surfnav.com gathers information relating to web browsing activity.

What is okaytab.com?

According to the developers, okaytab.com is a legitimate web search engine that generates improved results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites.

Initially, this site may seem legitimate, however, developers promote it via browser-hijacking set-ups designed to modify browser options without users’ permission. Furthermore, okaytab.com continually records various information relating to web browsing habits.

What is GoGameGo?

GoGameGo (a.k.a. Go Game Go) is a deceptive browser toolbar claiming to provide access to various games - "Install GoGameGo and access all your favorite Games in one click!" This plug-in may seem legitimate, however, GoGameGo often installs without users' permission.

Furthermore, this dubious browser add-on is designed to modify browser settings and continually monitors browsing activity.