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CompeteService functions both as adware and a browser hijacker: it feeds users with various advertisements, and promotes a fake search engine by changing browser settings. Research shows that this app promotes the Safe Finder web page (by opening it via akamaihd.net) and collects sensitive infor
"Error # 0x80092ee9" is one of many scam websites. This particular one claims that it has detected some spyware/riskware, which caused the "0x80092ee9" error. To remove detected threats and fix the error, visitors are encouraged to call the telephone number displayed. Scammers behind this website
BOMBO belongs to the Dharma ransomware family and was discovered by Petrovic. BOMBO ransomware encrypts files and renames them, displays a ransom message (in a pop-up window), and drops other ransom messages (text files) into folders that contain encrypted data. It renames encrypted files by addi
SearchToolHelper is a rogue app categorized as adware, which also has browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful infiltration, this application runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifies browser settings and promotes fake search engines. Most adware and browser hijacking apps
PrimaryIndexer is designed to serve advertisements, promote the Safe Finder website (by opening it through akamaihd.net) and change certain browser settings to the address of a fake search engine. In this way, the app functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Research shows that PrimaryIndexe
Easy Email Checker hijacks browsers by changing certain settings to easyemailcheck.co (the address of a fake search engine). It is likely that this app also collects information relating to users' browsing activities. Browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), s
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Track Net Speed is a browser hijacker endorsed as an internet speed tracking tool. It operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote tracknetspeed.com (a bogus search engine). Track Net Speed also possesses data tracking capabilities, which are used to monitor users' browsing activi