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istartsurf.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

istartsurf.com Redirect

istartsurf.com is a popular website, which can be used as a start-page for your Internet browser. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. istartsurf.com is a legitimate website and not related to computer viruses or malware, however, the owner

Ransomware Detected Scam
Adware

Ransomware Detected Scam

"Ransomware Detected" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent. Many PUPs also deliver intrusive online advertisements and record inform

Thepopularlinks.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Thepopularlinks.com Redirect

According to the developers, thepopularlinks.com is a "high-quality" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and by providing quick access to dozens of popular websites. On initial inspection, thepopularlinks.com may seem legitimat

Ykcol Ransomware
Ransomware

Ykcol Ransomware

Ykcol is a new variant of a high-risk ransomware-type malware infection called Locky (note that Ykcol spelled backwards is 'Locky'). Ykcol stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data using RSA-2048 and AES-128 cryptographies. During encryption, it renames files using a unique 36-lette

Contentplaces.com Redirect
Adware

Contentplaces.com Redirect

Identical to adexchangegate.com, newphn.com, clicktabs.net, and many others, contentplaces.com is a deceptive website designed to redirect to various suspicious sites. This website is promoted using potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and, thus, users often visit contentplaces.com inadvertently (

ConvertDocsOnline Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

ConvertDocsOnline Toolbar

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications), ConvertDocsOnline is a deceptive application claiming to allow file format conversion. On initial inspection, ConvertDocsOnline may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program

Free Premium Flash Games Adware
Adware

Free Premium Flash Games Adware

Free Premium Flash Games is a family of rogue applications that supposedly allows users to play addictive premium Flash games free of charge. On initial inspection, these apps may seem legitimate and useful, however, they are classed as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and adware (advertising

RDN/Trojan/Hacking File Detected Scam
Adware

RDN/Trojan/Hacking File Detected Scam

Similar to Possible Suspicious Activity, Hard Drive Is Not Accepted, Windows 10 Pro Update Failed, and many others, "RDN/Trojan/Hacking File Detected" is a fake error message displayed by malicious websites. Users often visit these websites inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentiall

YOUR APPLE DEVICE HAS A VIRUS Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

YOUR APPLE DEVICE HAS A VIRUS Scam (Mac)

"YOUR APPLE DEVICE HAS A VIRUS" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these PUPs commonly infiltrate systems without users’ permission. In addition, they dim

TelevisionAce Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

TelevisionAce Toolbar

TelevisionAce is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications). By offering access to full episodes of various TV shows, TelevisionAce attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program