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What is mybrowserhome.com?

According to the developers, mybrowserhome.com is a high-quality Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites, thereby significantly enhancing the browsing experience.

These claims often trick users into believing that mybrowserhome.com is legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote this site via browser-hijacking downloaders and installers that modify browser options without permission. Furthermore, mybrowserhome.com gathers various information mostly relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Unable to Locate Windows License Key?

Similar to Microsoft Warning Alert, Windows Health Is Critical, Ransomware Detected, and many others, "Unable to Locate Windows License Key" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website.

Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. In addition to causing redirects, PUPs diminish system performance, deliver intrusive ads, and record various user-system information.

What is Crypto Tyrant?

First discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Crypto Tyrant is malware based on a ransomware project called DUMB.

Once infiltrated, Crypto Tyrant encrypts stored data. Research shows that, unlike most other ransomware-type viruses, Crypto Tyrant does not rename encrypted files or append extensions. Following successful encryption, Crypto Tyrant opens a pop-up window with a ransom-demand message.

What kind of malware is Bad Rabbit?

Bad Rabbit is a ransomware-type virus very similar to Petya and GoldenEye. This malware is distributed via legitimate websites that have been compromised and injected with malicious JavaScript code. The script redirects users to a website that displays a pop-up encouraging them to download Adobe Flash Player. 

Malware security researcher Costin Raiu from Kaspersky reported that cyber criminals responsible for releasing this ransomware have been busy setting up their infection network on hacked sites since at least July 2017. Once downloaded and executed, a malicious "install_flash_player.exe" file installs Bad Rabbit.

This ransomware encrypts various types of files (full list below). Unlike most ransomware-type viruses, however, Bad Rabbit does not append file extensions or change filenames in any other ways.

This ransomware is also designed to replace the system's Master Boot Record (MBR). Bad Rabbit then creates a text file ("Readme.txt"), placing it on the desktop and locks the computer screen after a forced reboot.

What is tab.pdfbaron.com?

PDF Baron is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to convert PDF files to DOC and vice versa. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, PDF Baron is a form of unwanted software that stealthily modifies Internet browser options without permission.

Furthermore, this app often infiltrates systems without permission and potentially records various data (mostly relating to users' browsing habits).

What is search.polimva.com?

search.polimva.com is a fake Internet search engine promoted via the Polimva browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies Internet browser options without permission. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) claims to locate various articles on the Internet.

In doing so, Polimva attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this PUP infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, search.polimva.com and Polimva record various user-system information.

What is WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected?

"WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected" is a fake error similar to Apple Security Alert, Apple Support Center - Attention!!, Apple Warning Alert, and many others.

This error is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs also deliver various 'malvertising' ads (pop-ups, banners, coupons, etc.), record information (mostly, about web browsing habits), and misuse system resources.

What is search.anysearchmac.com?

Identical to search.safefinderchoose.com, search.macsafefinder.com, search.anysearchplus.com, and many others, search.anysearchmac.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results. 

These claims often trick users into believing that search.anysearchmac.com is legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote this site via browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups - a form of unwanted software that modifies browser settings without users' permission. In addition, search.anysearchmac.com gathers various data, mostly relating to Internet browsing habits.

What kind of scam is "Firewall Breach Detected"?

Displayed by a malicious website, "Firewall Breach Detected" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that users are often redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

In addition to redirects, PUPs misuse system resources, deliver 'malvertising' ads (pop-ups, coupons, banners, etc.), and gather private information.

What is Exploit.SWF.bd Virus?

"Exploit.SWF.bd Virus" is a fake error displayed by malicious website. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs are designed to misuse system resources, record user-system information, and generate various 'malvertising' ads (banners, pop-ups, coupons, etc.)