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Rosetheet.com Redirect
Adware

Rosetheet.com Redirect

Identical to contentplaces.com, adexchangegate.com, primosearch.com, and many others, rosetheet.com is a malicious website designed to redirect to other suspicious websites. The rosetheet.com website is promoted via various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) - users are redirected without their

Search.securysearch.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.securysearch.com Redirect

search.securysearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate improved search results, thereby enhancing the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, search.securysearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted using a deceptive app

Search.stuckopoe.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.stuckopoe.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to search.pikatika.com, search.bilabordnet.com, search.arcahol.com, and many others, search.stuckopoe.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, search.stuckopoe.co

Windows Health Is Critical Scam
Ransomware

Windows Health Is Critical Scam

Similar to Notice From Microsoft Corporation and Your Computer is locked !, "Windows Health Is Critical" is a fake error message distributed via malicious applications, fake downloads, software cracks, etc. Once infiltrated, "Windows Health Is Critical" locks the computer screen, thereby preventin

istartsurf.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

istartsurf.com Redirect

istartsurf.com is a popular website, which can be used as a start-page for your Internet browser. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. istartsurf.com is a legitimate website and not related to computer viruses or malware, however, the owner

Ransomware Detected Scam
Adware

Ransomware Detected Scam

"Ransomware Detected" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent. Many PUPs also deliver intrusive online advertisements and record inform

Thepopularlinks.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Thepopularlinks.com Redirect

According to the developers, thepopularlinks.com is a "high-quality" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and by providing quick access to dozens of popular websites. On initial inspection, thepopularlinks.com may seem legitimat

Ykcol Ransomware
Ransomware

Ykcol Ransomware

Ykcol is a new variant of a high-risk ransomware-type malware infection called Locky (note that Ykcol spelled backwards is 'Locky'). Ykcol stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data using RSA-2048 and AES-128 cryptographies. During encryption, it renames files using a unique 36-lette

Contentplaces.com Redirect
Adware

Contentplaces.com Redirect

Identical to adexchangegate.com, newphn.com, clicktabs.net, and many others, contentplaces.com is a deceptive website designed to redirect to various suspicious sites. This website is promoted using potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and, thus, users often visit contentplaces.com inadvertently (

ConvertDocsOnline Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

ConvertDocsOnline Toolbar

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC applications), ConvertDocsOnline is a deceptive application claiming to allow file format conversion. On initial inspection, ConvertDocsOnline may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program