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Chrominio Virus

What is Chrominio?

Chrominio is a rogue application that typically infiltrates systems without users' consent (the "bundling" method). Following infiltration, Chrominio generates pop-up windows (in the bottom right corner of the screen) that encourage users to install "New Chromium Version". This is a scam - users will simply end up downloading and installing a type of rogue Chromium Internet browser.

   
HM Revenue & Customs Outstanding Amount Email SPAM

What is HM Revenue & Customs Outstanding Amount?

First discovered by My Online Security, "HM Revenue & Customs Outstanding Amount" is a spam campaign similar to You Have A Santander Secure Email. Cyber criminals employ this spam campaign to spread a trojan-type virus called TrickBot. The message states that the user has outstanding bills that have not been paid.

To see all details, the victim is encouraged to open an email attachment (MS Office document). Once opened, however, the malicious attachment downloads and installs TrickBot malware.

   
You Have A Santander Secure Email SPAM

What is You Have A Santander Secure Email?

Discovered by My Online Security, "You Have A Santander Secure Email" is one of the latest spam campaigns used to spread TrickBot trojan

The deceptive email contains text claiming that the user has received a message from a Santander Bank employee. It also contains an attachment (a malicious Microsoft Office document), which users are encouraged to open. Bear in mind, however, that this malicious file stealthily downloads and installs malware.

   
TaxInfoHelp Toolbar

What is hp.myway.com?

Developers (Mindspark Interactive Network [also known as IAC Applications]) present TaxInfoHelp as a legitimate application that supposedly provides users with access to various tax forms and tax-related information. Initially, TaxInfoHelp may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without permission.

In addition, it stealthily modifies browser settings. For these reasons, TaxInfoHelp is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

   
Browsing Secure Adware

What is Browsing Secure?

Browsing Secure is a deceptive application claiming to protect systems when users enter malicious sites - "Browsing Secure This browser application is designed to secure your browser, while surfing the internet". Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, the Browsing Secure app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations, is stealth installation without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, Browsing Secure generates intrusive advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
SearchAwesome Adware

What is SearchAwesome?

Developers state that the SearchAwesome application enhances the web browsing experience by providing search-related features. Many users believe that SearchAwesome is legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without permission.

In addition, it delivers intrusive advertisements and records user-system information relating to browsing habits. Therefore, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

   
ThePresidentSays Toolbar

What is hp.myway.com?

ThePresidentSays is a rogue application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). This application claims to deliver the latest tweets from Donald Trump. Therefore, many users believe that ThePresidentSays is legitimate and useful.

In fact, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for these negative associations are infiltration without consent and promotion of a fake search engine (hp.myway.com).

   
BetterWorld Adware

What is BetterWorld?

BetterWorld is a deceptive application that infiltrates systems without consent. Immediately after infiltration, it delivers intrusive advertisements and gathers various sensitive data. For these reasons, BetterWorld is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

   
BitcoinPriceSearch Toolbar

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications), BitcoinPriceSearch is a rogue app that supposedly allows users to check the current Bitcoin cryptocurrency price. Initially, this app may seem legitimate, however, BitcoinPriceSearch is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) modification of browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

   
Clean PC Pro 2018 Unwanted Application

What is Clean PC Pro 2018?

Clean PC Pro 2018 is a rogue application presented as a great system optimization and malware removal tool. It is identical to a number of other deceptive apps such as Boost PC Pro 2018 and Win Speedup 2018

On initial inspection, Clean PC Pro 2018 may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is likely to infiltrate systems without consent. In addition, it gives no real value for regular users. For these reasons, Clean PC Pro 2018 is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

   

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