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What is search.topsecuritytabsearch.com?

Identical to search.funtabsafesearch.com, search.funsecuritytabsearch.com, search.funcybertabsearch.com, and a number of other websites, search.topsecuritytabsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to a number of popular websites.

On initial inspection, search.topsecuritytabsearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted using deceptive software downloaders/installers that hijack Internet browsers and modify options without users' consent. Furthermore, this site gather various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is webhome-page.com?

Developers present webhome-page.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly generates the most relevant search results, thereby enhancing the Internet browsing experience.

These claims often trick users into believing that webhome-page.com is a legitimate website, however, developers promote it using deceptive software download and installation tools that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various settings. In addition, webhome-page.com continually records data relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, EverydayManuals is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to find manuals for various devices. This functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, EverydayManuls is likely to infiltrate computers without permission.

Furthermore, This app stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually records information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, EverydayManuals is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is Ads by e-buyer?

"Ads by e-buyer" advertisements are displayed by a number of potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs) that are distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling". After successful system infiltration, adware generates various intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Ghostify?

Developed by Epikai Ltd., Ghostify (also knows as Gostify) is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to provide a DNS service allowing users to access various websites that would otherwise be restricted in their countries. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior, Ghostify is categorized as adware.

This PUP infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates various intrusive online advertisements, and continually tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Ads by undefined?

"Ads by undefined" advertisements are displayed by various potentially unwanted adware-type programs that infiltrate computers during installation of other applications (the "bundling" method). Following successful infiltration, these PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) generate various intrusive online ads and continually monitor users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Consumer Input?

Created by Compete Inc, the Consumer Input program claims to help users to express their opinions about products and services that matter most to them. By participating in online research, Consumer Input members have the opportunity to influence leading companies while earning cash rewards, gift cards, or entries into valuable sweepstakes.

While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that the Consumer Input app is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it displays surveys on various shopping websites.

Many users report that this browser plug-in was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent, and furthermore, many experience diminished browser performance as a result. The developers of the Consumer Input plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' for distribution.

What is start.dealrecovery.com?

Deal Recovery is a rogue application claiming to improve computer performance by cleaning junk files, optimizing settings, and providing other similar functions. These claims often trick users into believing that Deal Recovery is legitimate software, however, this app infiltrates systems without direct user permission.

Furthermore, Deal Recovery stealthily modifies browser settings and tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is hosts?

'hosts' is a deceptive application that stealthily infiltrates computers during installation of other applications. Following successful infiltration, hosts generates various intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Alma Locker?

Alma Locker is high-risk ransomware that encrypts files using AES-128 cryptography. This virus appends six random characters to the name of each encrypted file (for example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "sample.jpg.tqadgm"). Therefore, it is straightforward to determine which files are encrypted.

Following successful encryption, Alma Locker creates two ransom-demand files - "Unlock_files_(6 random characters).html" and "Unlock_files_(6 random characters).txt" and then places them on the desktop and in each folder containing the encrypted files.