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What is home.grandburst.com?

home.grandburst.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to popular websites (for example, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, etc.).

Judging on appearance alone, home.grandburst.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this deceptive website via rogue software download/installation set-ups that modify web browser settings without permission. Furthermore, home.grandburst.com continually monitors Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.

What is hp.myway.com?

FlirtyWallpaper is a rogue browser extension that supposedly allows users to change their homepage wallpaper. Many users believe that this app is legitimate and useful, however, FlirtyWallpaper is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without consent, stealthily modifies web browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

DogBackgrounds is a deceptive application that supposedly allows access to various dog-related wallpapers so that users may change their homepage and search engine backgrounds. Initially, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, DogBackgrounds is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' consent; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is CryptoBlock?

First discovered by R0bert R0senb0rg, CryptoBlock is ransomware-type malware that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography (RSA-2048). During encryption, CryptoBlock renames compromised files using the "[random_name].[random_extension]" pattern, thus, making it impossible to recognize the original files.

For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "Gl80.352fp-1MagK.sg8". Once files are encrypted, this malware changes the desktop wallpaper and opens a pop-up window. CryptoBlock ransomware is still in development and, therefore, its behavior might eventually change.

What is hp.myway.com?

EasyWeatherAlert is a rogue browser extension that supposedly allows users to check weather forecasts and use other related features.

This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, EasyWeatherAlert is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. This extension infiltrates systems without users' consent, modifies web browser settings, and continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is DownloaderPro?

DownloaderPro is a deceptive application similar to AppTrailers. According to the developers, this app allows users to watch and download YouTube videos.

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

What is jp.salbin.com?

According to the developers, jp.salbin.com is an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results.

Initially, this site may appear legitimate and useful, however, jp.salbin.com continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system information. In addition, it is promoted via deceptive software download/installation set-ups that modify web browser options without permission.

What is Maktub?

Maktub is ransomware distributed via zipped Word documents. Once the file is extracted and opened, Maktub infiltrates the system and encrypts files stored on the victim's computer. Maktub ransomware adds a .NORV, .gyul (or other random) extension to each file encrypted, thus, making it straightforward to determine which files are encrypted.

After encryption, Maktub opens a window containing a message stating that the files are encrypted and that user must pay a ransom to decrypt them. It is also stated that the ransom must be paid within the given time frame, otherwise encryption will become impossible.

What is hp.myway.com?

FlightSearch is a deceptive browser toolbar that claims to allow users to monitor flight schedules and statuses. Initially, FlightSearch may seem legitimate and useful, however, this toolbar is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) this application often infiltrates systems without users' consent; 2) FlightSearch gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity, and; 3) FlightSearch modifies web browser settings without consent.

What is UnitConverter?

UnitConverter is a deceptive application that claims to allow conversion of various units of measurement. On initial inspection, UnitConverter may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent.

Furthermore, UnitConverter delivers intrusive online advertisements and continually gathers information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, UnitConverter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.