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What kind of page is deviceunder-shield[.]com?

While inspecting untrustworthy sites, our researchers found the deviceunder-shield[.]com rogue webpage. It is designed to load scams, push browser notification spam, and redirect visitors to other (likely dubious/malicious) websites. Most users enter deviceunder-shield[.]com and sites akin to it via redirects caused by pages using rogue advertising networks.

What is goodcaptcha[.]top?

Goodcaptcha[.]top is a website designed to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. Another problem with this site is that it can open other untrustworthy pages. Our team has discovered goodcaptcha[.]top while inspecting sites that use shady advertising networks (websites that display deceptive ads and open shady websites).

What is fill darker?

Fill darker is a rogue browser extension that our research team discovered while inspecting scam download sites. Following our analysis, we determined that this extension operates as advertising-supported software (adware).

What kind of application is DigitalConverterz?

When we downloaded and examined the DigitalConverterz application, we learned that it is a browser hijacker that changes the settings of a web browser to digitalconverterz.com. The purpose of this app is to promote a fake search engine. Our team found this app while visiting/inspecting shady websites offering to install various software.

What kind of page is savingm[.]com?

While inspecting shady websites, we discovered the savingm[.]com page. This rogue webpage promotes deceptive material, pushes browser notification spam, and redirects visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Most users enter websites like savingm[.]com through redirects caused by pages using rogue advertising networks.

What kind of website is protectpc[.]xyz?

Protectpc[.]xyz is a shady website running a scam similar to "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!". Also, this page asks for permission to show notifications. Our team has discovered protectpc[.]xyz while inspecting illegal movie streaming pages, torrent sites, and other pages that use rogue advertising networks.

What kind of malware is Axxes?

Axxes is ransomware (a rebranded version of Midas ransomware) that encrypts files and appends the ".axxes" extension to their filenames. We have discovered this malware while examining samples submitted to VirusTotal page. Axxes creates the "RESTORE_FILES_INFO.hta" file, which contains a ransom note. It also creates the "RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt" file.

An example of how Axxes modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.axxes", "2.png" to "2.png.axxes", and so forth.

What is BestSearchIncognito?

BestSearchIncognito is a rogue browser extension. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it operates as a browser hijacker. BestSearchIncognito modifies browser settings to promote the bestsearchincognito.com fake search engine.

What kind of application is FreeSearchStreams?

FreeSearchStreams is a browser hijacker designed to promote freesearchstreams.com, a fake search engine. It promotes this address by hijacking a web browser (by changing its settings). We have discovered FreeSearchStreams while inspecting various shady websites.

What kind of application is Video Skipping Ads?

Video Skipping Ads is promoted as the best extension for blocking ads on YouTube. We have discovered this app on a deceptive page asking us to "add extension" to complete the process. After adding and inspecting the Video Skipping Ads app, we found that it generates advertisements - it operates as an advertising-supported application.