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DCRTR-WDM Ransomware
Ransomware

DCRTR-WDM Ransomware

DCRTR-WDM (or simply WDM) is the name of a family of ransomware-type programs. This family includes DCRTR, DCRTR-Crypt, Cryptes, and dozens of other infections. Ransomware is a type of software usually designed to prevent victims from accessing their data by encrypting it with strong encryption al

Muchinspardorop.info Ads
Notification Spam

Muchinspardorop.info Ads

Muchinspardorop[.]info is a rogue website, similar to cudalbapt.com, pushmehoney.com, checking-your-browser.com and thousands of others. It operates by delivering unreliable content to users and generating redirects to various untrustworthy, even malicious webpages. It should be mentioned, that f

shade8 Ransomware
Ransomware

shade8 Ransomware

Like most ransomware-type programs, shade8 is designed to encrypt data and force victims to pay for decryption of their files. This malicious software is a part of Hidden Tear ransomware and was discovered by Pepper Potts. Shade8 creates a ransom message within the "READ_THIS.txt" file, changes t

ResultsValue Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ResultsValue Adware (Mac)

ResultsValue is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that functions as adware. When installed, it displays unwanted advertisements. PUAs also collect information relating to users' browsing habits. People generally tricked into downloading and installing PUAs. Therefore, we recommend that yo

Genius App Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Genius App Browser Hijacker

Genius App is a browser hijacker and a PUA (potentially unwanted application). As the former, it modifies browser settings and reassigns them to searchgeniusapp.com. Due to most users installing this rogue application inadvertently, it is categorized as the latter. Furthermore, Genius App spies on

Lp.speedyutils.live Pop-Up Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Lp.speedyutils.live Pop-Up Scam (Mac)

lp.speedyutils[.]live is a scam site that promotes the MacEnizer application. It claims that the user's operating system might be infected. Note that these sites should never be trusted. The same extents to the software endorsed by them. Furthermore, apps advertised on scam websites are often ro

Lp.macsmart-cleanupc.club POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Lp.macsmart-cleanupc.club POP-UP Scam (Mac)

lp.macsmart-cleanupc[.]club is used to trick visitors into believing that their computers are infected with viruses. To remove them, they must supposedly download and install a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Smart Mac Booster. Do not install or use apps that are promoted through

Search.mapsonlinepro.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.mapsonlinepro.com Redirect (Mac)

Like genieonews.com, search.mapsglobalsearch.com, search.convertersearch.com and many others, search.mapsonlinepro.com is a fake search engine. Judging by design alone, it may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, it is easy to mistake it for a leg

Spark Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Spark Email Virus

Spark is the name of New Zealand's leading digital services company, however, some scammers use the name within their email scams to trick people into opening an attachment that installs malicious software called Emotet. Note, Spark has nothing to do with this scam and we strongly recommend that y

Search.newsflashapp.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.newsflashapp.com Redirect (Mac)

search.newsFlashapp.com is a fake search engine, allegedly capable of providing enhanced search results and quick access to latest news sources. Judging on appearance alone, the site barely differs from legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Therefore, users frequently believ