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GamesCake Ads

What is GamesCake?

GamesCake is a deceptive application identical to GamingTreasure, ArcadeTropics, GamesLagoon, and a number of other bogus programs. All (including GamesCake) offer functionality to play various Flash games, however, these false claims are merely attempts to trick users into believing that this application is legitimate.

In fact, GamesCake is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - GamesCake usually infiltrates systems without users’ consent. Users' web browsing activity is then tracked and intrusive online advertisements displayed.

   
Searchswapper.com Redirect

What is searchswapper.com?

searchswapper.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. Judging by appearance alone, searchswapper.com may seem very similar to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate Internet search engines.

Therefore, users often believe that searchswapper.com is also legitimate. Be aware, however, that developers promote this site using dubious application 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' consent. In addition, searchswapper.com continually gathers various user/system information.

   
Aga Ransomware

What is Aga?

Aga is another ransomware-type virus that targets Russian users and encrypts files (.doc, .jpg, ppt, .pdf, etc). During encryption, this ransomware adds the .aga extension to the name of each encrypted file (for example, a file named "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.aga"). A text file named "Instructionaga" is then generated.

   
GamesCrystal Adware

What is GamesCrystal?

GamesCrystal is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to play various Flash games. These fake promises often trick users into believing that GamesCrystal is a legitimate app, however, that this PUP usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

Furthermore, GamesCrystal continually monitors users' web browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, it is classed as adware.

   
JuicyLemon Ransomware

What is JuicyLemon?

JuicyLemon is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates the system and then encrypts stored files.

During encryption, this virus extends the name of each file with the ".id-[victim’s ID]_email1_support_@_juicylemon.biz_email2_provectus_@_protenmail.com_BitMessage_BM-NBRCUPTenKgYbLVCAfeVUHVsHFK6Ue2F" extension.

Two text files - "RESTORE FILES.txt" and "[victims-ID].txt" are then created and placed in each folder containing the encrypted files.

   
Ads by GamesFlight

What is GamesFlight?

GamesFlight is a dubious application claiming to provide access to hundreds of Flash games. These false claims often trick users to install, however, research shows that GamesFlight is classed as a potentially unwanted program and adware.

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - GamesFlight often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Following successful infiltration, GamesFlight tracks users' web browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

   
Search.kyushuplow.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.kyushuplow.com?

search.kyushuplow.com is a dubious website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine and identical to search.javeview.com, search.epolife.com, search.listchack.com, and many others.

Developers promote this dubious site using application 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, search.kyushuplow.com collects various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

   
GamesLagoon Adware

What is GamesLagoon?

GamesLagoon is a dubious application claiming to allow users to play various arcade Flash games. Initially, this app may seem legitimate, however, due to rogue behavior (installation without users' permission, tracking of users' web browsing activity, display of intrusive online advertisements), GamesLagoon is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

   
Search.inkcamel.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.inkcamel.com?

Search.inkcamel.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.ratplee.com, search.listchack.com, search.youppes.com, and a number of other dubious websites. By falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results, search.inkcamel.com often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate site.

In fact, developres promote search.inkcamel.com using dubious application 'installers' that modify browser settings without users' permission. In addition, this bogus website continually records information relating to users' web browsing activity.

   
Ads by GamingTreasure

What is GamingTreasure?

GamingTreasure is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to play various addictive arcade games. On initial inspection, GamingTreasure may seem legitimate and useful, however, research shows that this PUP is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' consent. Intrusive online advertisements are displayed and users' web browsing activity is tracked.

   

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