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What is start.prss.to?

start.prss.to is a deceptive website that claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine. By claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to a number of popular websites, start.prss.to often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate, however, start.prss.to continually tracks Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system data.

Furthermore, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify Internet browser settings without users' consent.

What is securesearch.co?

Developers present securesearch.co as a legitimate Internet search engine that greatly improves web browsing by generating the most relevant search results.

These false claims often trick users into believing that securesearch.co is a legitimate website, however, it is promoted using rogue software downloaders/installers that hijack Internet browsers and modify various options. In addition, securesearch.co monitors browsing activity.

What is wowstart.online?

wowstart,online is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved search results and provides quick access to a number of popular websites (for example, Facebook, YouTube, Yahoo, Amazon, etc.) This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, wowstart.online records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

Furthermore, it is promoted using deceptive software download/installation set-ups that infiltrate web browsers and stealthily modify various options.

What is Cry?

Cry (CryLocker) is a new ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts various data types. During encryption, Cry ransomware appends the names of encrypted files with the ".cry" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.cry"). Thus, it is relatively easy to determine which files are encrypted.

Furthermore, Cry creates a folder named "old_shortcuts", places it on the desktop and moves all encrypted files (that were previously placed on the desktop) to this folder.

Following successful encryption, Cry creates two files (.txt and .html, named "!Recovery_[6 random characters]") that contain identical ransom-demand messages. These files are also placed on victim's desktop.

What is search.mysafenewpagessearch.com?

search.mysafenewpagessearch.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to a number of other rogue sites including search.funtabsafesearch.com, search.funcybertabsearch.com, and search.bestmediatabsearch.com. 

By falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results and provide quick access to various popular websites, search.mysafenewpagessearch.com often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate. In fact, it is promoted using deceptive software download/installation tools that hijack web browsers and modify various options.

In addition, search.mysafenewpagessearch.com gathers various data types relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Outfire?

Outfire is a deceptive chromium-based web browser distributed by a trojan called "Mutabaha". Outfire claims to be Google Chrome - a legitimate Internet browser. Following infiltration, Outfire replaces original Google Chrome shortcuts with its own. Furthermore, Outfire imports all settings (bookmarks, etc.) from Google Chrome.

Since Outfire's interface is virtually identical to Google Chrome, many users do not notice these changes. Be aware, however, that Outfire continually delivers intrusive online advertisements and collects various information relating to web browsing activity. Furthermore, Outfire's homepage (ourstartpage.com) is not modifiable and its default search engine is custom.

For these reasons, Outfire is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Nullbyte?

Nullbyte is a ransomware-type virus (previous variants: DetoxCrypto, Serpico) that infiltrates the system and encrypts a variety of stored files.

During encryption, Nullbyte appends names of encrypted files with the "_nullbyte" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg_nullbyte"). Following successful encryption, Nullbyte displays a pop-up window that contains a ransom-demand message. This ransomware is distributed via a fake Pokemon Go bot application called NecroBot.

What is safe-web.tk?

safe-web.tk is a rogue website claiming to be a legitimate search engine that supposedly generates improved search results, and provides a 'result-filtering' feature allowing users to search within certain websites only.

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote safe-web.tk using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Furthermore, safe-web.tk continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is chromestart4.ru?

According to the developers, chromestart4.ru/i/rt4.html is a legitimate Internet search engine that greatly improves Internet browsing by generating the most relevant search results. These claims often trick users into believing that chromestart4.ru is legitimate, however, this website records various information regarding users' web browsing activity.

In addition, developers promote chromestart4.ru using deceptive software download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options (the bundling method).

What is ustarts.xyz?

ustarts.xyz is a fake Internet search engine. By claiming to generate improved search results, ustarts.xyz attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

Be aware, however, that developers promote this rogue site using deceptive software downloaders/installers that hijack Internet browsers and stealthily modify various options. In addition, ustarts.xyz gathers various data relating to web browsing activity.