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What is search.mysocialhubxp.com?

My Social Hub XP is a deceptive application developed by SaferBrowser. It claims to provide quick access to various social networks.

These false claims might trick some users into believing that My Social Hub XP is a legitimate app, however, due to rogue behavior, this app is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users’ permission, causes unwanted browser redirects, continually gathers information relating to Internet browsing activity, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is UmbreCrypt?

UmbreCrypt (an updated version of HYDRACRYPT) is ransomware that encrypts file formats such as .jpeg, and .doc, adding an 'umbrecrypt_ID_youruniqueID' extension to each affected file. Once the files are successfully encrypted, user are presented with a message containing all information regarding the encryption.

The message states that users must pay a ransom in exchange for software to decrypt the files. If the ransom is not paid within the given time frame, decryption will become impossible.

What is Native Info?

Native Info is a dubious application developed by SuperWeb LLC. According to the developers, Native Info significantly improves the Internet browsing experience by providing a number of valuable features - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices.

We've combined all of our great ideas into the Native Info product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!.

These false claims often trick users into believing that Native Info is a legitimate app. Yet Native Info tracks Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements. Furthermore, it is most likely to infiltrate systems without users’ permission. For these reasons, Native Info is classed as a potentially unwanted program, and adware."

What is Safe Web?

Developed by Acute Angle Solutions Ltd, Safe Web is a rogue browser extension claiming to allow users to monitor any parties who may be tracking their Internet browsing activity. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Safe Web is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by Safe Web employs to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

After successful infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome), Safe Web generates numerous intrusive online advertisements that include (but are not limited to) banner, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial, and text ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is search.lexside.com?

search.lexside.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate Internet search engines.

Therefore, some users may believe that search.lexside.com is legitimate. In fact, this site is promoted using dubious application 'installers' developed to modify browser settings. In addition, Internet browsing activity is continually monitored, since search.lexside.com gathers various user/system data.

What is Dealnj?

Dealnj is a dubious browser plug-ing that supposedly helps to save time and money when shopping online - "Dealnj is a light-weight browser extension that simply shows you better deals before you shop online, and save you money!" These false claims often trick users into believing that Dealnj is a legitimate app, however, due to rogue behavior, Dealnj is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).

Dealnj infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is search.gingerbroom.com?

Search.gingerbroom.com is a dubious site identical to search.lunaticake.com, search.installmac.com, search.leperdvil.com, and a number of other bogus websites. The site is presented as an Internet search engine, and although it may seem legitimate, the developers promote it using bogus app 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' permission.

Furthermore, search.gingerbroom.com continually tracks Internet browsing activity and gathers various user/system information.

What is search.tragiclivs.com?

search.tragiclivs.com is a dubious website claiming to be an Internet search engine. It is identical to search.leperdvil.com, search.lunaticake.com, and a number of other sites. The appearance of search.tragiclivs.com is identical to Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Therefore, this site is often considered legitimate. In fact, developers promote this website using bogus 'installers' designed to stealthily modify Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, search.tragiclivs.com is likely to record information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is RackCrypt?

RackCrypt is ransomware-type malware. After system infiltration, RackCrypt encrypts most files (audio, video, images, etc.) stored on the system.

A ransom in exchange for a private key (used to decrypt the aforementioned files) is then demanded. Furthermore, users are given a limited time frame within which to pay the ransom, otherwise the files will remain encrypted forever.

What is Pass and Play?

Pass and Play is a deceptive application developed by SuperWeb LLC. It claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by providing a number of valuable features - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices.

We've combined all of our great ideas into the Pass and Play product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!" These misleading claims often trick users into believing that Pass and Play is legitimate, however, this application is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Following successful infiltration without users' consent, Pass and Play generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various information regarding Internet browsing activity.