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What is am15.net?

Am15.net is one of many rogue websites available (including redonetype.com, ylx-4.com, popcornvod.com, etc.) that redirect visitors to other untrustworthy and potentially malicious sites.

Most visitors arrive at am15.net unintentionally - they are forced to visit it by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that are installed without users' permission, or they are redirected inadvertently. Most PUAs share similarities: they cause unwanted redirects, deliver intrusive ads, and collect information.

What is SpeedyCar?

SpeedyCar is a rogue application presented as a car racing game. Initially, SpeedyCar may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is likely to infiltrate systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive advertisements, mines cryptocurrency, and records sensitive information.

For these reasons, SpeedyCar is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), adware, and a cryptominer.

What is Xtex?

Xtex is presented as an application that offers useful tools and features, however, it is also known as an adware-type app and a potentially unwanted application (PUA). This type of app is often installed unintentionally, delivers intrusive ads, and collects information.

What is hp.myway.com?

GetPoliticalNews is a deceptive application that claims to allow access to the latest political news (and various media, and other channels) directly from the browser. This is not the only app developed by identical Mindspark Interactive Network, which offers many apps with different functionalities.

GetPoliticalNews may seem useful (especially for those who are interested in politics), however, it is also categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and, more specifically, a browser hijacker. Applications of this type are often installed inadvertently and promote dubious search engines.

What is hp.myway.com?

SimpleHolidayRecipes is a dubious application that, according to the developers (Mindspark Interactive Network), provides quick access to various food recipes.

Judging on appearance alone, SimpleHolidayRecipes may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. SimpleHolidayRecipes often infiltrates systems without users’ permission and promotes a dubious web search engine.

What is Window's Security Certificate Is Expired?

"Window's Security Certificate Is Expired" is another fake error message similar to POSSIBLE_VIRUS_DETECTION, Windows Support Alert, ERROR 268D3, and many others. It is delivered by various deceptive websites.

Users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements (delivered by other rogue websites) or potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Research shows that potentially unwanted applications infiltrate systems without permission and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive ads and gather data.

What is Kraken Cryptor?

Kraken Cryptor is high-risk ransomware discovered by malware security researcher, Jakob Kroustek. Immediately after infiltration, Kraken Cryptor encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[file_number]-Lock.onion" pattern.

For example, names of encrypted files might become "00000000-Lock.onion", "00000001-Lock.onion", "00000002-Lock.onion", and so on. Encrypted data becomes unusable and indistinguishable. Following successful encryption, Kraken Cryptor generates a text file ("# How to Decrypt Files.txt") and places a copy in all existing folders.

What is Winstar?

Winstar (also known as WinstarNssmMiner) is a rogue application based on a legitimate open-source miner called XMRIG. Winstar infiltrates the system and starts misusing system resources to mine Monero cryptocurrency. Although XMRIG is legitimate, Winstar is considered to be a virus, since it infiltrates systems and mines cryptocurrency without users' consent.

What is Updates Are Needed To Patch New Security Flaws?

Similar to Windows Support Alert, Windows Operating System Alert, and many others, "Updates Are Needed To Patch New Security Flaws" is a fake error message delivered by various dubious sites. Users generally visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads generated by other rogue sites.

Most potentially unwanted applications infiltrate systems without users’ permission. As well as causing redirects, they gather information and display intrusive advertisements.

What is RevServicesX?

RevServicesX is high-risk malware that mines various cryptocurrencies without users' permission. Developers proliferate RevServicesX by causing chain infections. Therefore, RevServicesX typically infiltrates systems without consent. The presence of this malware results in a significant reduction in computer performance.