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Search.mainorne.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.mainorne.com?

Search.mainorne.com is a dubious website that claims to be an Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is identical to websites such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo and, therefore, some users might believe that search.mainorne.com is legitimate.

In fact, this site is promoted using dubious 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings without users' consent. In addition, search.mainorne.com gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by Customer Promos

What is Customer Promos?

The developers (SuperWeb LLC) state that Customer Promos is a legitimate application that significantly improves the Internet browsing experience - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices.

We've combined all of our great ideas into the Customer Promos product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!" These fake promises often trick users into believing that Customer Promos is a legitimate and useful app, however, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This PUP infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and monitors browsing activity.

   
HYDRACRYPT Ransomware

What is HYDRACRYPT ransomware?

HYDRACRYPT is ransomware that encrypts most files stored on infected computers and adds the 'hydracrypt_ID_[8 random characters]' extension to all encrypted files. Following successful encryption, HYDRACRYPT delivers a message stating that victims must buy software (developed by the cyber criminal) to decrypt their files.

   
NanoLocker Ransomware

What is NanoLocker?

NanoLocker is file-encrypting ransomware. When executed, it scans the computer and encrypts various files including, for example, .jpg, .bmp, .doc, .ppt, etc. Note that the executable file displays has a PDF icon and, therefore, this ransomware is often distributed as a malicious email attachment.

Once encryption is successful, NanoLocker displays a window with a message stating that the victim must pay a ransom otherwise files will remain encrypted forever. The window also provides instructions on how to pay the ransom.

   
Myhomepage-7.info Redirect

What is myhomepage-7.info?

myhomepage-7.information is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is identical to other sites such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo.

Therefore, some users may believe that myhomepage-7.information a legitimate website. In fact, myhomepage-7.information is promoted using bogus software 'installers'. Furthermore, this website collects various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by ClashOfCash

What is ClashOfCash?

ClashOfCash claims to be a legitimate browser extension that saves time and money by displaying special deals/discounts on various online stores, providing coupons, and so on - "Use the ClashOfCash browser add on and start shopping today without hurting your budget.

It’s the complete online shopping tool that gives you the ultimate advantage of comparing the nest deals, discounts, and promotions from all your favourite online shopping sites." These claims often trick users into believing that ClashOfCash is a legitimate app, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations - stealth installation without users' consent, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and display of intrusive online advertisements.

   
Search.installmac.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.installmac.com?

On initial inspection, search.installmac.com may seem to be a legitimate Internet search engine. Be aware, however, that the developers promote search.installmac.com using deceptive 'installer' set-ups designed to stealthily modify Internet browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, this site gathers various user/system information relating to Internet browsing activity.

   
Search.searchbenny.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.searchbenny.com?

search.searchbenny.com is a dubious site claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine. On initial inspection, the website may seem identical to regular search engines such as Google or Bing, however, it is promoted using deceptive browser-hijacking software 'installers' that specifically target Mac users. Furthermore, search.searchbenny.com gathers various browsing-related information.

   
Search.searchmoose.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.searchmoose.com?

According to the developers, search.searchmoose.com is a legitimate Internet search engine. Although the appearance of this site is very similar to Google, Bing, and other legitimate Internet search engines, search.searchmoose.com is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings. Furthermore, this site continually monitors browsing activity.

   
Search.montageobox.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.montageobox.com?

search.montageobox.com is a deceptive website identical to search.dailybugget.com and search.dashingpool.com. This site claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine, however, it is promoted via deceptive application 'installers' developed to modify Internet browser settings. In addition, search.montageobox.com continually monitors browsing activity.

   

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