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What is FiziPop?

According to the developers, FiziPop allows users to play various addictive Flash games. This functionality may seem legitimate, however, FiziPop often infiltrates systems without users’ consent, gathers information relating to users' web browsing activity, and generates intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is KeyBTC?

KeyBTC is ransomware-type malware distributed via malicious email attachments. These emails may appear to be either shipment or postal notifications. Each contains a ZIP file with a file compressed within. Although this compressed file may appear to be a Word document, it is actually Javascript file (.js).

Once opened, a number of malicious files are downloaded, which encrypt data stored on the victim's computer. When encrypting, KeyBTC appends the name of each compromised file with .keybtc@inbox_com. After encrypting the files, KeyBTC displays a message stating that the files have been encrypted and that the victim can only restore them by paying a ransom.

What is TrueCrypt?

TrueCrypt is another ransomware infection that infiltrates systems and then encrypts stored files. Types of targeted files include .rar, .7zip, .php, .doc., .pdf, and many others. During encryption, TrueCrypt adds the .enc extension to compromised files.

This ransomware uses AES-256 encryption and, thus, public (encryption) and a private (decryption) keys are generated during the encryption process. Therefore, files can supposedly only be restored using the private key, which is stored on C&C (Command & Control) servers managed by cyber criminals. To receive this key, victims must pay a ransom.

What is WeatherWidget?

WeatherWidget is a dubious application that supposedly provides weather forecasts. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate, however, claims to provide 'valuable functionality' are merely attempts to trick users to install. In fact, WeatherWidget is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth infiltration without users' permission, tracking of users' web browsing activity and display of intrusive online ads.

What is Win Tune Pro?

Win Tune Pro is a deceptive application that claims to improve computer performance - "Win Tune Pro is a suite of high-power utilities that monitors and adjusts your PC for maximum security and performance." These false claims may seem legitimate, however, the developers of Win Tune Pro distribute this program as a 'bundle' with other software.

Furthermore, Win Tune Pro continually gathers various data relating to users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is search.ratplee.com?

Search.ratplee.com is another fake Internet search engine identical to search.cucumberhead.com, search.lunaticake.com, and many other bogus sites. All falsely claim to enhance the web searching experience by generating the most relevant search results, however, these fake promises are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimate software.

Developers promote search.ratplee.com using rogue application 'installers' that stealthily modify browser settings. In addition, search.ratplee.com gathers various information regarding users' web browsing habits.

What is fast-search.tk?

Identical to uppersearch.tk and bettersearch.tk, Fast-search.tk is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly allows users to search various websites such as Wikipedia, YouTube, etc. 

Fast-search.tk may initially seem legitimate, however, developers promote this site using dubious software 'installers' that hijack web browsers. Furthermore, this false search engine continually gathers various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Search Know?

Identical to Results Hub, Search Know is a deceptive application developed by SuperWeb LLC. It claims to enhance users' Internet search experience by generating the most relevant results. Initially, Search Know might seem to be a legitimate browser extension, however, be aware that this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Search Know infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive advertisements, collects personally identifiable information, and modifies Internet browser settings.

What is dnsioweb.net?

DNSIO is a deceptive application claiming to protect users from various computer infections when browsing the Internet.

On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, DNSIO is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems and Internet browsers without users' consent. It also modifies browser settings and monitors browsing activity.

What is joomborio.com?

Joomborio.com is a false Internet search engine claiming to improve Internet searches by generating the most relevant search results.

In fact, these false claims are simply attempts to trick users into believing that joomborio.com is a legitimate website. This site is promoted using dubious software 'installers' that are designed to hijack web browsers and stealthily modify their settings. In addition, joomborio.com continually gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity.