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What is searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net?

According to the developers, the searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net website improves Internet searching by generating the most relevant search results.

Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net is promoted using deceptive software installers that modify web browser settings without users' permission. Once the system is successfully infiltrated, Internet browsing activity is continually tracked.

What is Bakinu?

Bakinu is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to search the Internet and use the functionality of various websites directly from their desktops. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application causes unwanted browser redirects and tracks Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Bakinu is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is eTogether?

eTogether is a deceptive app claiming to provide a dating service - "eTogether is one of the Top Dating Service providers. Thousands of successfully matched numbers throughout the world are a proof of this and each year millions of new members are taking advantage of the dating opportunities that eTogether has to offer!" 

These claims often trick users to install, however, eTogether hijacks Internet browsers and stealthily modifies their settings. In addition, eTogether continually monitors users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, it is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is search.greatsocialsearch.com?

search.greatsocialsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to significantly improve the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance, this site is very similar to legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

For this reason, many users believe that search.greatsocialsearch.com is also legitimate. In fact, developers promote this bogus site using dubious software 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' permission. In addition, this site continually gathers information regarding users' web browsing activity.

What is zCrypt?

zCrypt is ransomware that uses the asymmetric encryption algorithm to encrypt files stored on the infiltrated computer (adding the .zcrypt extension to encrypted files). It is distributed using malicious email attachments. During encryption, zCrypt generates two keys - public and private.

While the public key is used to encrypt files, the private one is used to decrypt. Since the private key is stored on remote servers controlled by cyber criminals (developers of zCrypt), victims must pay a ransom in exchange for this key.

What is search.bestmediatabsearch.com?

Search.bestmediatabsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to newtabtvplussearch.com, newtabtvgamasearch.com, and a number of other dubious sites. The appearance of this website is also very similar to Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Therefore, many users believe that search.bestmediatabsearch.com is also a legitimate website. This site, however, is promoted using dubious software 'installers' that are designed to hijack web browsers and modify their settings. In addition, search.bestmediatabsearch.com continually gathers various user/system information.

What is TrumpKard?

TrumpKard is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to block various unwanted content on the Internet - "TrumpKard - Block the celebrities and news stories you’re sick of hearing about. Enjoy a better internet experience, free of all the annoying stuff." 

This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that TrumpKard is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. This bogus application infiltrates systems without users’ permission, delivers intrusive online advertisements, and continually gathers various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Windows Activation Pro?

Windows Activation Pro is a malware (scam), which locks victims' computers and then displays a window stating that malicious software has been detected and that the victim must enter a valid Windows Activation Key. It is also stated that the victim may call Customer Support via a telephone number provided (1-844-459-8882) to receive help in solving this problem.

What is BadBlock?

BadBlock is a ransomware-type virus that, after system infiltration, encrypts various files stored in victims' computers. Unlike other ransomware, BadBlock does not add any extension to encrypted files. After encryption, BadBlock opens a window with a message providing details about the encryption.

This ransomware also creates a Help_Decrypt.html file (which contains an identical message), placing it in each folder containing the encrypted files.

What is Your Software Copy Is Expired?

Your Software Copy Is Expired is malware that locks computers and states that users' Windows copies have expired. This malware encourages users to enter a valid Product Key or contact certified Microsoft technicians via the telephone number provided (1-844-872-8686). These technicians supposedly help users to solve this issue, however, this is a complete scam.