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Sitionne.pro POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Sitionne.pro POP-UP Redirect

Like many other websites of this type (including redonetype.com, ylx-4.com, popcornvod.com, etc.), sitionne.pro is a rogue site designed to cause redirects to other untrustworthy websites. Most users visit sitionne.pro inadvertently - they are redirected to it by potentially unwanted applications

Am15.net POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Am15.net POP-UP Redirect

Am15.net is one of many rogue websites available (including redonetype.com, ylx-4.com, popcornvod.com, etc.) that redirect visitors to other untrustworthy and potentially malicious sites. Most visitors arrive at am15.net unintentionally - they are forced to visit it by potentially unwanted applic

SpeedyCar Adware
Adware

SpeedyCar Adware

SpeedyCar is a rogue application presented as a car racing game. Initially, SpeedyCar may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is likely to infiltrate systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive advertisements, mines cryptocurrency, and records sensitive information

Xtex Adware
Adware

Xtex Adware

Xtex is presented as an application that offers useful tools and features, however, it is also known as an adware-type app and a potentially unwanted application (PUA). This type of app is often installed unintentionally, delivers intrusive ads, and collects information. Once installed, Xtex

GetPoliticalNews Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

GetPoliticalNews Toolbar

GetPoliticalNews is a deceptive application that claims to allow access to the latest political news (and various media, and other channels) directly from the browser. This is not the only app developed by identical Mindspark Interactive Network, which offers many apps with different functionaliti

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