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Kotcatk.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Kotcatk.com Redirect

According to the developers, kotcatk.com is a legitimate search engine that enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, kotcatk.com may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that ko

PCMax Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

PCMax Unwanted Application

PCMax is a deceptive application that, according to developers, helps to optimize the system and increase Internet performance. Judging on appearance alone, PCMax may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Furthermore it typically infi

Pokki Adware
Adware

Pokki Adware

Pokki is a rogue application that supposedly enables the classic start menu in Windows 8. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, research shows that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems without permission and continually records various information. Fur

MOLE66 Ransomware
Ransomware

MOLE66 Ransomware

First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, MOLE66 is an updated version of a high-risk ransomware infection called CryptoMix. Immediately after infiltration, MOLE66 encrypts most stored data using RSA-2048 cryptography. During encryption, MOLE66 renames files using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].

Search.searchws2.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.searchws2.com Redirect

According to search.searchws2.com, the Weather Service application provides local weather forecasts. At first, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, Weather Service is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for

This Build Of Windows 10 Is Corrupted POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

This Build Of Windows 10 Is Corrupted POP-UP Scam

"This Build Of Windows 10 Is Corrupted" is another fake error displayed by dubious sites that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements (delivered by other malicious sites) or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that many PUPs infiltrate sy

Safesearchmac.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Safesearchmac.com Redirect (Mac)

safesearchmac.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to macsafesearch.net and home.searchpulse.net. This website claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results and often tricks users into believing that safesearchmac.com is legitimate and useful. In fact, d

YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED Pop-Up Scam
Phishing/Scam

YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED Pop-Up Scam

The "YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED" message states that the computer has been infected with various viruses/malware and that private data (Facebook Login, Credit Card Details, Email Account Login, etc.) has been stolen. The message encourages users to contact technical support via a telephone nu

Gedantar Ransomware
Ransomware

Gedantar Ransomware

Discovered by malware security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Gedantar is an updated version of a ransomware-type virus called Unlock92. Once infiltrated, Gedantar encrypts most stored files using RSA-2048 cryptography. During encryption, this malware renames files using the "[filename]_[8-random-chara

BansomQare Manna Ransomware
Ransomware

BansomQare Manna Ransomware

First discovered by malware security researcher, Bart, BansomQare Manna is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored files. During encryption, BansomQare Manna adds the ".bitcoin" appendix to the name of each compromised file. For example, "sample.jpg