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What is search.hwatchnewsnow.com?
Developers state that the Watch News Now application allows users to watch various news channels directly from the browser. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Watch News Now 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) promotion of a fake web search engine [search.hwatchnewsnow.com], and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Bankworm Virus?
"Bankworm Virus" is a fake error message displayed by various deceptive sites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive ads delivered by other malicious sites.
In most cases, PUPs infiltrate the system without permission and, in addition to redirecting, deliver intrusive ads, record user-system information and, sometimes, even run unwanted background processes.
What is Facebook?
First discovered by malware security researcher, Leo, Facebook (ransomware) is file-encryption malware that behaves similarly to ransomware-type viruses.
Immediately after infiltration, Facebook encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".facebook.facebook" extension (i.e., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.facebook.facebook"). Compromised data immediately becomes unusable. After successful encryption, Facebook opens a pop-up window.
What is pttsite.com?
pttsite.com is a deceptive website similar to bestadbid.com, dealclicks.us, goldoffer.online, and many others. It redirects users to various potentially malicious websites.
Research shows that users typically visit pttsite.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive advertisements displayed by other malicious sites. In addition, PUPs often infiltrate systems without consent and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements and gather sensitive data.
What is search.searchrs.com?
Recipe Star is a rogue application that supposedly provides access to thousands of food recipes. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this rogue program often infiltrates systems without permission.
Furthermore, it promotes a fake web search engine (search.searchrs.com) and collects various sensitive data. For these reasons, Recipe Star is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is search.searchfaa2.com?
Developers state that the Faster Account Access application allows users to access their emails. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Faster Account Access is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of sensitive data.
What is Mia Khalifa Game?
Developers present Mia Khalifa Game (also known as Virtual Girlfriend) as a virtual adult dating game. It is named after American adult actress, Mia Khalifa. This 'game' may seem legitimate, however, Mia Khalifa Game is a virus that belongs to the Maikspy spyware family.
In fact, this rogue software steals various data from users' computers. Research shows that Mia Khalifa Game targets Windows and Android users. The spyware behavior differs slightly depending on the operating system used.
What is search.searchsresults.com?
search.searchsresults.com is another fake web search engine similar to searchytdau.com, my-search.com, srcbar.com, and many others.
By offering improved results, search.searchsresults.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, developers promote this site using browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without permission. The search.searchsresults.com site records various information relating to web browsing activity.
What is search.hgomapsandirections.com?
Go Maps and Directions is a rogue application that supposedly provides GPS-related functionality. Initially, Go Maps and Directions may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
The main reasons for these negative associations are installation without consent, promotion of a fake search engine, and tracking of browsing activity.
What is searchytdau.com?
searchytdau.com is another fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, etc.) Its appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate Internet search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that searchytdau.com is also legitimate and useful. Be aware, however, that developers promote this site using browser-hijacking download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without permission. In addition, searchytdau.com continually monitors browsing activity by gathering user-system information.
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