IdeaReference is classified as adware, however, it also operates as a browser hijacker. This app promotes a fake search engine (Safe Finder) by changing browser settings and opening it through akamaihd.net. It also serves advertisements and is capable of reading private, sensitive information.
Dr is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique
StreamAllSearch is a typical browser hijacker which changes certain browser settings to the address of a fake search engine (streamall-search.com). Apps of this type often collect details relating to web browsing activities. Generally, people download and install these rogue apps unintentionally
SearchLetters operates both as adware and a browser hijacker: it displays advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying certain browser settings. Users tend to install this app inadvertently through a deceptive Adobe Flash Player installer. Therefore, SearchLetter
"Credit Card Refund" is a spam campaign designed to proliferate Dridex banking malware. These scam emails are presented as purchase/payment refunds. The attached Excel spreadsheet supposedly contains important information concerning this fake refund. Once opened, however, this malicious file start
InterfaceSample is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. It operates by running intrusive ad campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines. This app promotes Safe Finder through akamaihd.net. Additionally, most adware infections and browser hijackers
UpdateSearch browser hijacker promotes update-search.com (the address of a fake search engine). Like most apps of this type, it achieves this by changing certain browser settings. UpdateSearch is also likely to collect information relating to users' browsing habits. People often download and inst
Game Searcher PRO is a browser hijacker, endorsed as a tool for easy access to various free online games. This software operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote search.gamesearcher.pro (a fake search engine). Game Searcher PRO also monitors users' browsing activity. Due to th
The GeneralCache app is designed to display ads, promote the Safe Finder website via akamaihd.net, and promote a fake search engine by changing certain browser settings. Generally, these apps also gather data. Therefore, GeneralCache operates as adware and a browser hijacker. People often downl
Stream hijacks browsers by changing settings to woosh.pro (the address of a fake search engine). It is also likely to collect various data. Generally, users download and install apps of this type inadvertently and, for this reason, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).