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What is search.searchmyis.com?

My Internet Speed is supposedly a legitimate application allowing users to test and increase their Internet speed, and to search the Internet. Although it offers different features, My Internet Speed is identical to Your Instant Weather, My Sports XP, Your Maps Now, and a number of other deceptive apps.

On initial inspection, My Internet Speed may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users’ consent, modifies Internet browser settings, displays intrusive online ads, and continually monitors Internet browsing activity.

What is search.searchfdd.com?

According to the developers, Free Driving Directions is a legitimate application helping users to find the best driving directions via provided maps. It is also stated that this app allows users to check local weather forecasts and search the Internet.

Initially, this functionality might appear legitimate and even useful, however, due to its rogue behavior, Free Driving Directions is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. Following successful installation without users' consent, Free Driving Directions stealthily modifies web browser settings, generates intrusive online ads, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is search.searchllw.com?

Live Local Weather is a deceptive browser hijacker that supposedly provides weather forecast, map, and Internet search functionality. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to its rogue behavior, Live Local Weather is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This browser hijacker stealthily infiltrates the system, modifies web browser settings, generates intrusive online advertisements, and continually tracks Internet browsing activity. Live Local Weather is identical to Fast Maps Now, Your Instant Weather, and a number of other PUPs.

What is search.searchfmn.com?

According to the developers, Fast Maps Now enables users to view various types of maps, check local weather forecasts, and search the Internet. On initial inspection, this app might appear legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are four main reasons for these negative associations - stealth installation, modification of web browser settings, display of intrusive online advertisements and continual tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is search.yourinstantweather.com?

Your Instant Weather is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to search the Internet, check local weather forecasts, and access maps. Your Instant Weather is identical to My Sports XP, Your Email Center, Your Maps Now, and a number of other apps.

Although Your Instant Weather might appear legitimate, it is categorized as a browser-hijacking potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating systems without users’ permission, Your Instant Weather modifies web browser settings, tracks Internet browsing activity, and generates intrusive online ads.

What is Tmtk Control?

Tmtk Control is a deceptive app claiming to be a legitimate software that provides users with various amusing videos. On initial inspection, this app might seem legitimate and even useful, however, Tmtk Control often infiltrates systems without users’ consent.

Furthermore, it tracks Internet browsing activity and records various user/system data. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What kind of malware is CryptInfinite?

CryptInfinite 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, CryptInfinite adds a .crypt, .pzdc, or .good extensions to each file. Once the infected computer is restarted, CryptInfinite replaces the desktop wallpaper with an image containing a message, which states that payment of a ransom must be made to receive a key required for file decryption.

Fortunately, CryptInfinite ransomware is decryptable.

What is SearchGenius?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, SearchGenius is a deceptive application identical to Search Know and Results Hub. By offering various useful features, SearchGenius often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' consent. Furthermore, SearchGenius tracks Internet browsing activity, generates intrusive online advertisements, and modifies web browser settings.

What is Bingo Master?

Bingo Master is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by allowing users to download various content (video, audio, etc.) from websites visited - "The Software enables you to download, play and organize certain third party files, videos, audio and other content ("Third Party Materials) from third party urls and websites (each a "Third Party Service”)".

Some users may consider Bingo Master to be a legitimate application, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After infiltrating computer systems and Internet browsers, Bingo Master displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Desktop-play?

Desktop-play is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enable users to find, download, and play various games directly from the desktop. Although some users might find this functionality legitimate and useful, Desktop-play is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this dubious browser add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software.

Once Desktop-play installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, this plug-in generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.