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What is Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014?

Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014 is a fake security scanner originating from a family of rogue antivirus software called Braviax/FakeRean.

This program was developed by cyber criminals to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and coerce them into purchasing a 'full version' of Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014 to supposedly eliminate the threats.

This rogue program performs no scans for computer security infections - it merely imitates this process and then displays a false detection list. Furthermore, this malicious software modifies the infiltrated operating system, disables execution of installed programs, and disables the Task Manager.

When computers are infected with Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014, users are unable to access Internet - this rogue program blocks access to websites, reporting that they are infected, and then offers to run a security scan.

What is Sirius XP Antivirus 2014?

Sirius XP Antivirus 2014 is a fake security scanner originating from a family of fake antivirus programs called Braviax/FakeRean. Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this scam hope that computer users will fall for the trickery displayed by this fake software and purchase the license key.

When Sirius XP Antivirus 2014 infiltrates PCs via detected security vulnerabilities, it imitates the behavior of a legitimate antivirus program and then generates a large list of supposedly-detected malware and viruses. Do not trust this detection list - it is a scam. None of the security infections indicated by Sirius XP Antivirus 2014 actually exist on your computer.

What is Sirius Win 7 Antivirus 2014?

Sirius Win 7 Antivirus 2014 is a security program that should not be trusted - it is a scam released by cyber criminals. This fake antivirus software is designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers have been infected with malware and viruses.

To achieve this deceptive goal, Sirius Win 7 Antivirus 2014 uses fake security scans, fake malware detection lists, and fake security warning messages. The program usually installs on PCs without users' consent and starts a security scan, which results in the detection of various high-risk spyware.

Furthermore, this rogue software modifies the registry entries of the infected operating system and blocks execution of installed software.

The creators of this scam aim to give the impression that Sirius Win 7 Antivirus 2014 is the only software able to save your PC from security threats. In fact, none of the detected viruses or malware exist on your computer - this bogus program is designed to make you to believe the opposite in order to sell its useless license key.

What is Sirius Win 8 Antivirus 2014?

Sirius Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is a fake antivirus program originating from a family of rogue security scanners called Braviax/FakeRean. This program was developed by cyber criminals and employs a deceptive strategy intended to coerce computer users into purchasing a useless license key.

This program holds no virus scan engine or malware definition database, however, it performs 'security scans' and displays lists of identified security infections supposedly detected on users' PCs. This is a scam designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and viruses.

 Sirius Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is merely an imitation of a legitimate antivirus program, and therefore, should not be trusted or purchased.

What is TicTaCoupon?

TicTaCoupon is a rogue application claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying the latest special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that TicTaCoupon is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by TicTaCoupon to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, TicTaCoupon tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is websearch.search-plaza.info?

The Websearch.search-plaza.info browser hijacker employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this browser hijacker assigns the default search engine and homepage browser settings to websearch.search-plaza.info. In addition, it installs several applications (called 'helper objects'), which prevent users from reverting these changes.

What is Web Tripp?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Web Tripp is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar functions. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Web Tripp is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) employed by Web Tripp to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Web Tripp delivers various intrusive online advertisements such as banner, interstitial, search, pop-up, transitional, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Daring Deals?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Daring Deals is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other similar features. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Daring Deals is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install Daring Deals on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Daring Deals tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online ads.

What is SourceApp?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, SourceApp is a rogue browser add-on claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other features. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that SourceApp is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This rogue application employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, SourceApp generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is CoinVault?

The CoinVault ransomware virus infiltrates operating systems via drive-by downloads, exploit kits, and fake downloads (for example, rogue video players, or fake Flash updates).

After successful infiltration, this malicious program encrypts files stored on computers (including .odt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, psd, .cdr, .mp3, .raw, .jpeg, .gif, .bmp, and .txt files among many others) and demands payment of 0.7 Bitcoin (at time of writing, approximately $350 USD) within 24 hours.

Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this rogue program ensure that it executes on all Windows versions including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. As well as displaying a window with encryption information, CoinVault also changes the desktop wallpaper, which reads 'Your files have been encrypted! - CoinVault'.