Aptingtovar.biz is a generic spam website that misuses a legitimate browser feature to spam you with ads. When you get redirected to the site, your browser will show an alert saying “Aptingtovar.biz wants to show notifications”, and if you click “Allow”, you will be spammed with ads on your desktop. In addition to being annoying, the ads may also be…
Hhqa ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. This gang of cybercriminals has released hundreds of ransomware versions and continues to release them on a regular basis, with Hhqa ransomware being the most recent version. The versions are essentially identical and can be differentiated by the extensions they add to encrypted files. This ransomware adds .hhqa. Unfortunately, this version…
Web Companion by Adaware is advertised as a browser security program that will protect users when they’re browsing. However, it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program by anti-virus software, mainly due to its installation via software bundling. It’s not classified as a malicious program nor should it directly harm your computer, but if you do not remember installing it, we…
Catests.space is a generic spam website that tries to trick visitors into allowing ads on the desktop. It pretends to be a video game news website but asks that you allow notifications in order to browse the website. Your browser will show an alert saying “Catests.space wants to show notifications”, and if you click “Allow”, you would be spammed with…
Search.yahoo.com redirect refers to browser hijackers that change users’ homepage to Search.yahoo.com without explicit permission from users. While the site and the Yahoo search engine are completely legitimate, no program should be able to change your browser’s settings without your permission. It shouldn’t harm your computer but there is no reason to allow a browser hijacker to remain installed, even if…
“Managed By Your Organization” Browser Hijacker refers to browser hijackers that misuse a Chrome browser feature that allows companies or groups to manage their employees’ browser settings. If you find the “Managed By Your Organization” in your Chrome browser on your personal computer, it’s very likely that you have a browser hijacker installed. It’s not a serious infection but it…
Ufwj Ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the notorious Djvu/STOP ransomware family. The gang has released hundreds of these ransomware versions, and they can be differentiated by the extensions they add to encrypted files. In this case, files will have .ufwj attached to them. Currently, Ufwj ransomware does not have a free decryptor. Once files are encrypted, the ransomware drops a…
darliament.space is a fake video game news website that pushes a social-engineering scam aiming to trick users into allowing intrusive ads on their desktops. It tries to do that by misusing a legitimate browser feature that allows websites to show users notifications on the desktop. But instead of useful content, darliament.space would show potentially dangerous ads that could lead to a…