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What is covertmypdf.co?
ConvertMyPdf is a deceptive application that supposedly allows conversion of MS Word and MS PowerPoint files to PDF format. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, ConvertMyPdf 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 settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Striked?
Discovered by security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Striked is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data. During encryption, Striked it names of encrypted files with the "#rap@mortalkombat.top#id#victim’s ID" extension.
For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg#rap@mortalkombat.top#id#victim’s ID". Following successful encryption, Striked changes the desktop wallpaper to include an image with a ransom-demand message.
What is netfindersearch.com?
netfindersearch.com is presented as a "high-experience" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. On initial inspection, netfindersearch.com may seem similar to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that netfindersearch.com is also legitimate. In fact, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that hijack browsers and stealthily modify various settings. In addition, netfindersearch.com continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Online Application?
Online Application (online.io by Microleaves) is a rogue application that stealthily infiltrates systems without permission (the "bundling" method).
Following infiltration, this app delivers intrusive online advertisements and continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Online Application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
What is yokelead.com?
yokelead.com is presented as an Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, yokelead.com barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other legitimate search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that yokelead.com is also legitimate. In fact, this site tracks users' Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it by employing rogue download/installation set-ups that modify web browser settings without consent.
What is Open Plugins?
Identical to Plugins Button, Open Plugins is a deceptive application that supposedly allows access to browser plug-ins. Judging on appearance alone, Open Plugins may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission.
Furthermore, it continually generates intrusive online advertisements and records data relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Open Plugins is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
What is Windows Firewall Blocked The Internet?
"Windows Firewall Blocked The Internet" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this site by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems during installation of regular software (the "bundling" method).
As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive online advertisements and record various user-system information.
What is Ranrans?
Ranrans is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data.
In doing so, this malware appends names of encrypted files with the ".ranrans" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.ranrans"). Following successful encryption, Ranrans locks the computer screen and displays a ransom-demand message.
What is Plugins Button?
Plugins Button is a deceptive application that supposedly provides quick access to browser plug-ins. Initially, Plugins Button may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
What is search.superdoctopdf.com?
Superdoctopdf is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to convert various files (for example, MS Office documents) to PDF format. On initial inspection, Superdoctopdf 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) installation without consent; 2) stealth modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
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