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What is "This Mac is Not Secure"?
"This Mac is Not Secure" is a fake alert message indicating that the Mac computer is not secure and is infected with spyware (a form of malicious software).
Typically, these fake alerts are displayed on untrustworthy and deceptive websites that users visit unintentionally - they are redirected to them by installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that deliver intrusive advertisements and record data relating to browsing habits and other details.
What is special-promotion.online?
special-promotion.online is one of many rogue websites, most of which are very similar. Some examples of other websites of this type are nuclearlytu.info, mybestmv.com, and pohs2oom.com.
Note that special-promotion.online redirects visitors to other untrustworthy (potentially malicious) websites, however, most users arrive at this site unintentionally - potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) cause redirects to it. Most PUAs are installed inadvertently (without users' knowledge). PUAs deliver intrusive ads and gather browsing-related (and other) data.
What is nuclearlytu.info?
Virtually identical to notifychheck.com, newerannews.com, istric.com, and many others, nuclearlytu.information is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to other untrustworthy, dubious sites. Most users arrive at this website unintentionally - they are redirected to them by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
These are often installed without users' direct permission, deliver intrusive ads, and gather browsing-related (and other) information.
What is "Your MacOS 10.12 Sierra is infected with 3 viruses!"?
"Your MacOS 10.12 Sierra is infected with 3 viruses!" is a scam, a fake virus alert message that appears when visiting a specific deceptive/untrustworthy website.
Generally, users do not arrive at these websites willingly - installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) redirect them to deceptive websites, deliver intrusive ads, and gather various browsing-related and other information. Typically, users install these unwanted apps inadvertently.
What is "Your MacOS 10.13 High Sierra is infected with 3 viruses!"?
"Your MacOS 10.13 High Sierra is infected with 3 viruses!" is one of many fake virus alert messages. It targets MacOS users only and is displayed on untrustworthy, deceptive web pages. Typically, users arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are forced to visit them by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that users often install inadvertently.
Once installed, PUAs cause unwanted redirects to deceptive websites, feed users with various ads, and gather data relating to browsing activity.
What is Adblocking Addon?
Adblocking Addon (also known as ublock Ads Plus) is an adware-type application that, according to its developers, blocks display of unwanted advertisements. Adblocking Addon is categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA) that most users install unintentionally.
It also collects browsing-related (and other) data. Note that a legitimate ad-blocking extension called uBlock Plus Adblocker has nothing to do with this adware. Adblocking Addon's developers use a similar name and icon in an attempt to give the impression of legitimacy.
What is search.hmapsanddrivingdirection.com?
search.hmapsanddrivingdirection.com is one of many fake search engines available - this one is promoted using a browser hijacker called Maps And Driving Direction. According to its developers, this app allows users to access various maps and free driving directions directly from their browsers.
Note, however, that browser hijackers of this type are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since users often install them inadvertently and they record data.
What is search.htransitlocator.co?
Transit Locator is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to find various services, such as car rentals, buses, and so on. Judging on appearance, the associated search.htransitlocator.co website may seem legitimate and useful, however, Transit Locator is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation; 2) promotion of a fake search engine [search.htransitlocator.co], and; 3) tracking of browsing activity.
What is BlackHat?
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, the BlackHat virus is a ransomware-type infection that locks (encrypts) files and demands ransom payments in return for decryption keys/tools.
Once a computer is infected by BlackHat, it changes encrypted filenames by adding the ".BlackHat" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.BlackHat") and places a "ReadME-BlackHat.txt" ransom message in each folder containing encrypted files.
What is "hipstarclub.com"?
Developers of the hipstarclub.com website promote a scam used to trick people into believing that they can win a $1000 Amazon gift card if they agree to participate in a survey. Typically, these scams are promoted through deceptive, untrustworthy websites that users visit unintentionally - potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) redirect them.
Intrusive advertisements might also cause these redirects. PUAs infiltrate systems without direct user permission and are installed in a stealthy way. Most cause redirects, feed users with intrusive ads, and record browsing-related and other data.
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