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What is Hyper-V Manager?

"Hyper-V Manager" is a deceptive pop-up error displayed by a rogue website. Users are redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent (the "bundling" method). As well as causing unwanted redirects, PUPs deliver various intrusive advertisements and continually track Internet browsing activity.

What is Facebook Account Is Currently Logged In?

"Facebook Account Is Currently Logged In" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

Research also shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs diminish system performance, deliver advertisements, and record various user-system information.

What is VPNTop?

VPNTop is a deceptive application that falsely claims to provide proxy and VPN functionalities. Judging on appearance alone, VPNTop may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware (advertising malware).

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 Hard Drive Is Not Accepted?

Displayed by a malicious website, "Hard Drive Is Not Accepted" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent.

As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements, gather private information, and diminish system performance.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications), GifsGalore is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to view and share various GIF images. Initially, GifsGalore may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is a form of unwanted software (browser hijacker) that modifies web browser options and is likely to infiltrate systems without permission.

What is clicktabs.net?

Identical to yesadsrv.com, tc-clicks.com, creativesrv.com, and many others, clicktabs.net is a deceptive website designed to redirect to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users are redirected to clicktabs.net by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These programs are known to infiltrate systems without consent. Some trick users to install by falsely claiming to provide "useful features". As well as causing redirects, PUPs diminish system performance, deliver intrusive ads, and gather private data.

What is Windows 10 Pro Update Failed?

Displayed by a malicious website, "Windows 10 Pro Update Failed" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. Research shows that users are redirected to this website by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) such as adware.

These rogue programs infiltrate systems without permission, or trick users to install by falsely claiming to provide "useful features". As well as causing redirects, PUPs diminish computer performance, deliver intrusive ads, and record private information.

What is predictivadnetwork.com?

predictivadnetwork.com is a deceptive website designed to redirect to various suspicious websites. Research shows that users are redirected to predictivadnetwork.com by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent.

As well as causing redirects, PUPs diminish system performance, deliver various ads, and continually record user-system information.

What is Security Update Error?

Displayed by a malicious website, "Security Update Error" is a fake error message claiming that the system is infected. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These rogue programs (for example, adware, browser hijackers, etc.) usually infiltrate systems without consent. As well as causing unwanted redirects, PUPs diminish system performance, display intrusive ads, and record user-system information.

What are the strange ads that appear in Google search results?

Our research team is seeing a rise in adware that uses a graphical layer over Google Internet search results to display advertisements.

Computer users experiencing this adware will observe various ads and links to dubious websites (that promote potentially unwanted programs [PUPs], dubious medicinal products, dating services, etc.) while searching the Internet using Google. These deceptive tactics are used by many adware (or potentially unwanted applications) developers.

If you experience unconventional Google search results, check any recently-installed browser add-ons - they are often the cause of rogue ads. These ads alone are not categorized as viruses or malware, however, clicking them can cause serious privacy breaches and computer security issues.