The default-search.net website (created by Linkey Inc.) is promoted using browser hijackers that infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. After successful installation, this adware modifies browser settings by assigning the homepage and default search engine fields to default
"You have a ZEUS virus" is a fake error message displayed by a rogue website. It is very similar to Hacking Alert, Cyber Security Warning, Hard Disk Failure, and a number of other fake error messages. Users are redirected to this site by a number of potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs)
"Critical Error" is a fake pop-up error claiming that the system has been infected. This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website that is often visited by users inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research reveals that these apps infiltrate systems withou
The Plusnetwork.com website is promoted through Messenger Plus! Community toolbars. Users who install this toolbar without closely inspecting each installation window are redirected to the Plusnetwork.com website each time they start their Internet browsers (i.e. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
RarGenie is a rogue application that supposedly eases the process of file compression. Initially, RarGenie may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth
"Malicious Pornographic Spyware/Riskware Detected" is a deceptive pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website that developers often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications are distributed using the "bundling" method an
Developers present ezy-search.com as a "top-notch" Internet search engine that generates improved results and provides quick access to various popular websites, thereby significantly enhancing the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, ezy-search.com barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Goo
AdBlaster is a deceptive application that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by blocking advertisements displayed by various websites. On initial inspection, AdBlaster may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The
According to developers, pwr-search.com is a "high-experience" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, pwr-search.com may seem legitimate and usef
becanium.com is a rogue website developed to redirect to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users often visit becanium.com inadvertently, since they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. In addition, PUPs generate intru