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GetFlightInfo Toolbar

What is hp.myway.com?

GetFlightInfo is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications) and claims to allow access to aircraft flight-related information.

On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, GetFlightInfo is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are two main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent, and; 2) modification of web browser options.

   
Onion3Cry Ransomware

What is Onion3Cry?

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Onion3Cry is malware based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, Onion3Cry encrypts stored data using AES cryptography. During encryption, Onion3Cry displays a fake Windows Update window and appends names of compromised files with the ".onion3cry-open-DECRYPTMYFILES" extension.

For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.onion3cry-open-DECRYPTMYFILES". Following successful encryption, Onion3Cry opens a pop-up window ("### DECRYPT MY FILES ###.exe"), placing it on the desktop.

   
High Priority Message Scam

What kind of scam is "High Priority Message"?

"High Priority Message" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These programs usually infiltrate systems without consent. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive online advertisements and continually gather various information relating to browsing activity.

   
Ads by Setli

What is Setli?

Setli is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access restricted websites and protect their privacy when browsing the Internet.

On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Setli is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) potential tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

   
SimplePictureEdit Toolbar

What is hp.myway.com?

SimplePictureEdit is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications). By offering functionality to allow users to edit photos, SimplePictureEdit attempts to trick them into believing that this app is legitimate and useful.

In fact, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission. In addition, it stealthily modifies web browser options. Therefore, SimplePictureEdit is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

   
Fast-access-web Adware

What is Fast-access-web?

Identical to Webunstop, Unstopaccess, Un-stop, and a number of others, Fast-access-web is a deceptive application that falsely claims to allow users to access websites that are blocked in their own countries.

On initial inspection, Fast-access-web 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) monitoring of web browsing activity.

   
Tc-clicks.com Redirect

What is tc-clicks.com?

Tc-clicks.com is a deceptive website identical to spzan.com, aptitudemedia.co, eatyellowmango.com, and many others. This website redirects to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users are often redirected to tc-clicks.com by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent.

Therefore, users often visit tc-clicks.com inadvertently. PUPs usually infiltrate systems without users' permission and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements and continually record various user-system information.

   
SuperB Ransomware

What is SuperB?

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, SuperB is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During encryption, SuperB appends filenames with the ".enc" extension.

For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg.enc". Following successful encryption, SuperB creates a text file for each encrypted file (for example, "sample.txt" for "sample.jpg" and so on). These files contain an identical message.

   
SafeSearch.net Redirect

What is safesearch.net?

Safesearch.net is a search engine that has been observed being promoted by the SafeSearch browser extension and even various PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers. Browser-hijacking software operates by causing redirects to (or through) fake and legitimate search engines.

In addition to being a nuisance, browser hijackers and fraudulent web searchers are infamous for their data tracking abilities.

   
Spzan.com Redirect

What is spzan.com?

spzan.com is a rogue website identical to many websites, including aptitudemedia.co, eatyellowmango.com, and click-cpa.net. The site redirects to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users are redirected to spzan.com by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These deceptive applications usually infiltrate systems without consent, or trick users to install by falsely claiming to enable various "useful features". As well as redirects, PUPs generate intrusive online advertisements and continually record information relating to web browsing activity.

   

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