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What is hp.myway.com?

FreeMaps is a rogue application that supposedly allows access to street views and maps of various areas. Initially, FreeMaps may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.

It modifies of web browser's settings and collects information related to user's Internet browsing activity. Typically, users download and install PUAs like FreeMaps unintentionally (accidentally).

What is Mute Tabs Button?

Developers present Mute Tabs Button as a legitimate application that supposedly allows all browser tabs to be muted. On initial inspection, Mute Tabs Button may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

For these reasons, Mute Tabs Button is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Your Device Has Been Blocked?

"Your Device Has Been Blocked" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by malicious websites. Note that it only targets the Mac OS. Users often visit these malicious websites inadvertently, without their consent - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These apps usually infiltrate systems without permission ("bundling" method). As well as causing unwanted redirects, PUPs also deliver intrusive online advertisements and gather various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is getresultsfast.net?

getresultsfast.net is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, getresultsfast.net barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that getresultsfast.net is also legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site by employing rogue download/installation set-ups designed to modify web browser settings without consent. In addition, getresultsfast.net continually records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, EasyPhotoEdit is a rogue application that supposedly allows easy editing of photos and other images. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, EasyPhotoEdit 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) stealth modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is "Windows Activation" scam?

"Windows Activation" is a fake error message displayed by a malware-type app. First discovered by security researcher, Pieter Arntz, "Windows Activation" locks the computer screen and displays a fake MS Windows Activation window encouraging users to enter a 'genuine activation key'. This malware might also collect various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Nonereblock?

Nonereblock is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access various websites blocked in their own countries. On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems without users' consent.

Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and continually gathers various information relating to web browsing activity. Therefore, Nonereblock is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is VenusLocker?

VenusLocker is a new ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. VenusLocker appends the name of each encrypted file with the ".Venusf" or "Venusp" extension (some newer variants add .VenusLp and .VenusLf).

Therefore, it is straightforward to determine which files are compromised. Following successful encryption, VenusLocker modifies the wallpaper image and opens a window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is search.searcheasysa.com?

Easy Sports Access is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to watch sport matches live free of charge. These claims often trick people into believing that Easy Sports Access is legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without users' consent (bundling method).

In addition, it tracks Internet browsing activity and modifies web browser options without permission. For these reasons, Easy Sports Access is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is search.pandaviewer.com?

Developers present PandaViewer as a light and fast image viewer, which can be used free of charge. On initial inspection, PandaViewer may seem legitimate and useful, however, this software is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program.

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