searchnets.xyz is the address of a bogus search engine. These fake search engines are usually promoted by rogue software called browser hijackers, which make modifications to browser settings. Browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activi
The purpose of PublicCharacterSearch is to generate revenue for the developers by serving ads, promoting a fake search engine and gathering various data. This app functions both as adware and a browser hijacker. People often download these apps unintentionally and, therefore, they are categorize
GravityRAT is malware classified as spyware: it allows cyber criminals to steal certain data from infected devices. The cyber criminals behind this malware target Windows, macOS and Android users. If there is reason to believe that GravityRAT is installed on your computer or mobile telephone, remo
"This computer is blocked" is a tech support scam, a fake virus alert that occurs only when visiting an untrustworthy/deceptive website. Typically, users do not visit websites of this type intentionally - potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) redirect them to it. As well as redirects to decept
Elder is malicious software belonging to the Phobos ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data and keep it inaccessible until a ransom is paid (i.e., decryption software/tool is purchased). When Elder encrypts data, it renames files with the victim's unique ID number, developer's email addr
Typically, users arrive at mylot[.]com and similar sites after clicking deceptive advertisements, visiting bogus web pages, or when potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are installed on browsers and/or operating systems. In any case, users do not often visit these sites intentionally. Some ex
Ransomware-type programs are computer infections that cyber criminals use to prevent people from accessing their files and to blackmail them by making ransom demands. RobbinHood was discovered by Michael Gillespie and is an example of one of these programs. It encrypts data stored on the system,
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Discovered by malware researcher, S!Ri, Aieou is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this ransomware experience data encryption and ransom demands are made for decryption. During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".aieou" extension. For example,
Update_3239 is adware that is designed to serve advertisements, change certain browser settings (to promote a fake search engine), and collect sensitive information. In this way, Update_3239 functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Users do not generally download or install these apps intent