octagonfind.com is a fake search engine, usually pushed by browser hijackers. If you find that your browser continually redirects you to octagonfind.com, your computer may be infected with a browser hijacker. Browser hijackers are not serious infections but they hijack browsers and change settings. Specifically, they set questionable sites as users’ homepages and default search engines. In this case, the dubious…
Suspicious Activity From Your IP Address scam refers to a fake pop-up alert that claims “spyware has caused a security breach at your network location”. The fake pop-up alert encourages users to call the provided phone number (+1-844-869-7590) to fix the supposed issue. However, if users were to call the number, they would be connected to scammers claiming to work…
SearchNinja browser hijacker is a generic browser hijacker. It’s promoted as a browser extension that will somehow improve the browsing experience. However, it’s actually an infection that will make unwanted changes to the browser’s settings and try to redirect you to sponsored websites. It’s not a dangerous infection but it can expose you to potentially harmful content, including scams and…
MaxSearch is classified as a browser hijacker infection that will make unwanted changes to your browser’s settings. MaxSearch may be advertised as a useful browser extension on various websites but its installation methods and overall behavior make it a browser hijacker. It’s not a serious infection but it will make unwanted setting changes and try to redirect you to sponsored websites…
potterfun.com is a deceptive search engine, often forced upon users by browser hijacker infections. If you suddenly find that your search results are being generated by potterfun.com, your computer is infected with a browser hijacker. It’s not a serious infection but it will make unwanted changes to your browser’s settings and try to redirect you to sponsored websites.
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GURAM ransomware is a file-encrypting type of infection that essentially takes files hostage. The ransomware targets all personal files, encrypts them, and demands payment for their recovery. The ransomware can be identified by the extension it adds to encrypted files. Specifically, it adds a .{victims’ IDs}.GURAM to file names. Files that have this extension will not be openable unless you…
“Attempt To Log Into Your Gmail Account” pop-up scam refers to a fake pop-up alert, falsely claiming that someone tried to log in to your Gmail account. If you engage with the pop-up, you will get an additional pop-up claiming someone has hacked your Gmail account. The fake pop-ups are trying to phish users’ personal information or to get them…
EasyPDFCombine is advertised as a useful extension but it’s classified as a browser hijacker. It’s supposed to be a tool that makes converting files easier but it disrupts the browsing experience by forcing users to use a dubious search engine (hp.myway.com) that inserts sponsored search results among legitimate ones in order to redirect users to sponsored websites. EasyPDFCombine is not a…