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SimpleHolidayRecipes Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

SimpleHolidayRecipes Toolbar

SimpleHolidayRecipes is a dubious application that, according to the developers (Mindspark Interactive Network), provides quick access to various food recipes. Judging on appearance alone, SimpleHolidayRecipes may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted ap

Window's Security Certificate Is Expired POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Window's Security Certificate Is Expired POP-UP Scam

"Window's Security Certificate Is Expired" is another fake error message similar to POSSIBLE_VIRUS_DETECTION, Windows Support Alert, ERROR 268D3, and many others. It is delivered by various deceptive websites. Users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive advertisements

Kraken Cryptor Ransomware
Ransomware

Kraken Cryptor Ransomware

Kraken Cryptor is high-risk ransomware discovered by malware security researcher, Jakob Kroustek. Immediately after infiltration, Kraken Cryptor encrypts most stored files and renames them using the "[file_number]-Lock.onion" pattern. For example, names of encrypted files might become "00000000-L

Winstar Virus
Trojan

Winstar Virus

Winstar (also known as WinstarNssmMiner) is a rogue application based on a legitimate open-source miner called XMRIG. Winstar infiltrates the system and starts misusing system resources to mine Monero cryptocurrency. Although XMRIG is legitimate, Winstar is considered to be a virus, since it infil

Updates Are Needed To Patch New Security Flaws POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Updates Are Needed To Patch New Security Flaws POP-UP Scam

Similar to Windows Support Alert, Windows Operating System Alert, and many others, "Updates Are Needed To Patch New Security Flaws" is a fake error message delivered by various dubious sites. Users generally visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications

RevServicesX Crypto Miner Trojan
Trojan

RevServicesX Crypto Miner Trojan

RevServicesX is high-risk malware that mines various cryptocurrencies without users' permission. Developers proliferate RevServicesX by causing chain infections. Therefore, RevServicesX typically infiltrates systems without consent. The presence of this malware results in a significant reduction i

PCRepairKit Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

PCRepairKit Unwanted Application

Developers present PCRepairKit as a high quality system optimization tool. Judging on appearance alone, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote it using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and, thus, PCRepairKit often infiltrates systems without permission.

MyCalendarPlanner Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

MyCalendarPlanner Toolbar

MyCalenderPlanner is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). This app claims to allow users to create calendars and schedules, and may thus seem legitimate and useful. In fact, MyCalenderPlanner is categorized as a potentially unwanted a

Redonetype.com POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Redonetype.com POP-UP Redirect

redonetype.com is one of many rogue websites available on the internet, including veirregnant.club, smallentesa.club, shlega.com, etc. These sites are designed to redirect users to other untrustworthy websites. As a rule, most users visit redonetype.com unintentionally - they are redirected to it

Ylx-4.com POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Ylx-4.com POP-UP Redirect

ylx-4.com is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to various other untrustworthy sites. It is similar or identical to other websites of this type, including veirregnant.club, smallentesa.club, shlega.com, and many more. Users often arrive at ylx-4.com inadvertently, since potentially unwant