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What is hp.myway.com?

InternetSpeedRadar is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to test their Internet performance. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it 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 consent; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Clouded?

Discovered by malware security researcher, Lawrance Abrams, Clouded is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various files. During encryption, Clouded appends the ".cloud" extension to the name of each compromised file.

For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.cloud". The malware then opens a pop-up window displaying a ransom-demand message.

What is yoursafersearch.com?

Developers present yoursafersearch.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

Judging on appearance alone, yoursafersearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser settings without consent. Furthermore, yoursafersearch.com continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is MoWare H.F.D?

MoWare H.F.D is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Jaromir Horejsi.

Once infiltrated, MoWare H.F.D encrypts various data and appends the ".H_F_D_locked" extension to the name of each encrypted file (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.H_F_D_locked"). MoWare H.F.D then opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is Donald Trampo?

Donald Trampo is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researchers, MalwareHunterTeam. After successfully infiltrating systems, Donald Trampo encrypts various information and appends the ".SN-16_digits-webmafia@asia.com_donald@trampo.info" extension to the name of each encrypted file.

For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.SN-0906583417089982-webmafia@asia.com_donald@trampo.info". Once files are encrypted, Donald Trampo ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is saferqueries.com?

Identical to my-search-start.com, chumsearch.com, coolasearch.com, and a number of other websites, saferqueries.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, saferqueries.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that it is also legitimate. In fact, developers promote this site by employing deceptive download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options. Furthermore, saferqueries.com continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is DMA Locker?

DMA Locker is ransomware that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data . Following successful encryption, DMA Locker displays a message stating that victims must pay a ransom in exchange for a private key required to decrypt their files.

What is my-search-start.com?

Developers present my-search-start.com as a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

Judging on appearance alone, my-search-start.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it by employing rogue download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various options without consent. Furthermore, this website continually records various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is AnonymizerGadget?

AnonymizerGadget (NotToTrack) is presented as the fastest proxy application currently available. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is often distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. Furthermore, it generates various intrusive online advertisements.

What kind of scam is Windows Security Alert?

"Windows Security Alert" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These apps usually infiltrate systems without consent.

As well as causing unwanted redirects, this type of adware collects various data relating to Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.