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esurf.biz is another fake Internet search engine that claims to generate improved search results and provides quick access to a number of popular websites. The appearance of this deceptive website may appear similar or identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and any other legitimate search engines. The

EasyHomeDecorating is a rogue application claiming to provide assistance for people wishing to decorate their homes. On initial inspection, EasyHomeDecorating may appear legitimate and useful, however, this application is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. Aft

Yandex.ru is a legitimate Russian Internet search engine promoted by a variety of deceptive applications. These apps/ browser extensions usually offer a variety of "useful functions"; however, they often infiltrate systems without user permission. Furthermore, they are likely to generate intrusive

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, ReadingFanatic is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to read a variety of e-books online. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate, however, it often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, ReadingFanatic hija

TypingFanatic is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to enhance their typing skills by providing various typing lessons and tests. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reas

CurveLayer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) distributed using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Following successful infiltration, CurveLayer generates various intrusive online advertisements and continually monitors browsing activity. For these reasons, CurveLayer is classed

Chimera is a ransomware virus that encrypts files stored on infected systems. It is distributed using various false job applications, business offers, and infected email attachments. After encrypting the files, Chimera adds a .crypt extension to each file. After the infected computer is restarted

clearsearches.com is a regular fake Internet search engine claiming to generate the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, this site may seem identical to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users often believe that clearsearches.com is also leg

Catch'em All is a deceptive application that claims to allow users to play Pokemon on their web browsers. On initial inspection, Catch'em All may seem legitimate, however, this game is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Be aware that Catch'em All is often dist

USB Locker is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to modify access to various external drives (USB, SSD, memory cards, etc.) On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, display of intrusive adv