UltraSearch is a browser hijacker that will make unwanted changes to your browser. It may be advertised as a useful extension that will somehow improve the browsing experience but it will actually do the opposite. Browser hijackers are not malicious infections but they aim to redirect users to sponsored websites, some of which could be malicious. Thus, if you notice…
Bookmarks Button extension is classified as an adware infection. It’s advertised as an extension that makes using bookmarks more convenient but it’s classified as adware due to its behaviour. If it gets installed on your computer, it will start spamming ads almost immediately. If you find it installed on your device, you need to remove Bookmarks Button sooner rather than later…
Arma dei Carabinieri virus is a screen locker infection that falsely claims you watched/distributed highly illegal content and need to pay a €100 fine to avoid being prosecuted. The virus infection locks the screen and displays a message in Italian, supposedly from Italian authorities Arma dei Carabinieri. The message on the screen is completely fake and users can ignore the contents.…
splassophus.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on their desktops. If you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “splassophus.com wants to show notifications”. Clicking “Allow” will result in the site being authorized to spam ads directly on the desktop.
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forenteion.com is a generic scam website. Not only does the site display a scam, but it also tries to trick users into allowing ads on their desktops. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “forenteion.com wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature to spam ads so you…
“Unusual Activities In Your Account” is a phishing email that tries to steal users’ email account login credentials. The email claims that unusual activities have been noticed in the recipient’s account and the account will be closed if they don’t take action and update their password. If users engage with the email and try to log in to the site…
Fast! may be advertised as a useful system optimizer but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It may be installed using deceptive installation methods and show fake scan results to pressure users into buying subscriptions that they don’t actually need. The program may claim to be able to speed up users’ computers but it won’t have any noticeable…
Miia ransomware is file-encrypting malware. This malware comes from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family and can be identified by the .miia extension added to encrypted file names. The malware targets personal files, encrypts them, and demands payment for their recovery. A free Miia ransomware decryptor is currently not available, and only users with backups can recover files for free at the moment.
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