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What is "Error XR01F5"?
"Error XR01F5" is a fake error/virus alert displayed in a pop-up window that appears when visiting a deceptive website. This is a scam used to extort money from people by encouraging them to use paid online services or purchase software.
Generally, visitors to this website do not open it intentionally - they are redirected by installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). One of the main purposes of these apps is to open dubious, deceptive websites. Additionally, PUAs serve users with intrusive advertisements and collect information relating to browsing habits.
What is search.searchrs1.com?
search.searchrs1.com is yet another fake search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites.
Judging on appearance alone, search.searchrs1.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted using a browser-hijacking potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Recipe Star, which usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, search.searchrs1.com and Recipe Star continually record information relating to browsing activity.
What is Free - Online Radio?
Developers promote Free - Online Radio as tool, a browser application that allows people to listen to the radio directly from the browser toolbar.
This is presented as a legitimate app, however, Free - Online Radio is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Adware is ad-supporting software. When installed, it feeds users with ads. Additionally, PUAs often cause redirects to dubious websites and gather browsing-related information.
What is "apple.com-repair.live"?
apple.com-repair.live is a deceptive website that scammers use to trick people into believing that their Mac computers are infected and to encourage them to download a potentially unwanted app (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro. Websites and apps that promote this PUA should be trusted.
Typically, users do not generally visit pages such as apple.com-repair.live intentionally - they are redirected by PUAs installed on their systems. Additionally, these apps display intrusive ads and record browsing-related details.
What is AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker?
AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker is presented as high quality ad blocking software that uses few CPU and memory resources.
This may seem to be a legitimate and useful tool (especially when there are so many ads on the web), however, AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) categorized as adware. It triggers intrusive ads, collects data, and causes redirects to dubious websites.
What is "Your Mac is heavily damaged! (33.2%)"?
"Your Mac is heavily damaged! (33.2%)" is a typical scam (fake virus alert) that is distributed through a deceptive, dubious website. The main purpose of this scam is to trick people into downloading a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro by displaying fake notifications about 'detected' viruses/infections.
Typically, people do not visit websites of this type intentionally - they are redirected to them by other installed PUAs. In addition to unwanted redirects, these apps often feed users with intrusive advertisements and gather information.
What is search.htrackyourpackages.co?
search.htrackyourpackages.co is yet another fake search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by providing quick access to various websites and delivering the most relevant results.
Its appearance suggests that search.htrackyourpackages.co is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using a browser-hijacking app called Track Your Packages, which usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission. In addition, search.htrackyourpackages.co and Track Your Packages record information relating to browsing activity.
What is "Virus Found Apple Message"?
"Virus Found Apple Message" is a fake error message similar to Virus Found, We Have Detected A Trojan Virus, Bankworm Virus, and many others. It is displayed by various rogue websites that users typically visit inadvertently - they are redirected by unwanted programs or intrusive advertisements delivered by other deceptive sites.
Many rogue apps infiltrate the system without permission. As well as causing redirects, they often deliver intrusive advertisements and gather sensitive information.
What is search.emaileasyaccess.com?
search.emaileasyaccess.com is another fake search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to popular websites.
Initially, search.emaileasyaccess.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this fake search engine is promoted using a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called Email Easy Access. Furthermore, search.emaileasyaccess.com and Email Easy Access record information relating to browsing activity.
What is search.hclassifiedlist.net?
There are countless fake search engines on the internet, none of which should be trusted. Note that search.hclassifiedlist.net is one of these dubious search engines. They are often promoted by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) - in this case, a browser hijacker called Classified List (or Classifieds).
Most people install PUAs unintentionally. Once installed, this PUA changes browser settings and continually records data relating to users' browsing habits. Furthermore, this browser hijacker promotes another fake search engine, search.classifiedlist.net.
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