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Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, DigiSmirkz is a deceptive application that supposedly allows the addition of various emoticons to emails, blog posts, Facebook messages, etc. On initial inspection, DigiSmirkz may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser

Advertisements marked as "Ad by netutils" are displayed by various adware-type applications that infiltrate the system during installation of regular (often free) software. Most of adware infiltrates systems without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, these rogue applications di

FadeSoft is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, FadeSoft encrypts victim's files using AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption algorithms. Following successful encryption, FadeSoft opens a ransom-demanding pop-up window. The message within FadeSoft's pop-up infor

HDWallpaper is a deceptive application that supposedly provides users with access to a large collection of desktop wallpapers. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, HDWallpaper usually infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it tracks Interne

ScreenShared is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to share their screens. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, ScreenShared often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, this app delivers intrusive online advertisements an

BrowserAir is a chromium-based Internet browser that claims to improve Internet browsing performance - "BrowserAir is designed to provide you with the fastest possible browsing speed. It's light and simple, making your browsing experience smooth and easy." Some users may find this functionality l

"Computer Has Alerted Us That It Has Been Infected" is a fake pop-up error claiming that the computer has been infected. It is displayed by a malicious website that users visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications usually infiltrate syste

socopoco.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that socopoco.com is legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via deceptive download/inst

Social2Search is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly improves users' web search experience by displaying content shared by friends - "When you search, Social2Search shows you what your friends have shared." Microsoft calls this adware - “Soctuseer”, you can read their thoughts on

Developers present hotweb360.com as an improved Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating better search results and by providing quick access to various popular websites. On initial inspection, hotweb360.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, deve