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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
Like many others, cohecenhetert[.]pro is a rogue site. It is designed to force-feed users dubious content and generate redirects to untrustworthy, even malicious websites. Most visitors to cohecenhetert[.]pro, access it unintentionally. Typically, users get redirected by intrusive advertisements o
FullBrowser is advertised as a useful application that enhances the browsing experience by providing fast searches, accurate search results, etc. In fact, this application is adware, a type of software that displays unwanted advertisements. These apps often gather details relating to users' bro