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Youtubecenter.net Ads

What kind of page is youtubecenter[.]net?

Youtubecenter[.]net is a website that uses fake CAPTCHA verification to trick visitors into enabling its browser notifications. This page can also cause redirects to other untrustworthy and potentially malicious websites. Youtubecenter[.]net and similar webpages are usually accessed via sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

   
Zaqi Ransomware

What kind of malware is Zaqi?

The purpose of Zaqi ransomware is to encrypt files (block access to them). Also, it appends the ".zaqi" extension to filenames (e.g., renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.zaqi", "document.txt" to "document.txt.zaqi"), and creates a ransom note (the "_readme.txt" file). Zaqi belongs to a ransomware family called Djvu.

   
AllianceInstallations Adware (Mac)

What is AllianceInstallations?

AllianceInstallations is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities. It is also considered to be a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) due to the questionable techniques used in its distribution.

   
KTC Ransomware

What is KTC ransomware?

KTC is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (i.e., rendering files unusable) and demanding ransoms for the decryption.

Affected files are appended with a ".KTC" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.KTC", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.KTC", "3.jpg" as "3.jpg.KTC", etc. Once this process is finished, a ransom note - "RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt" - is dropped onto the desktop.

   
Covid-666 Ransomware

What is Covid-666 ransomware?

Covid-666 is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand payment for the decryption.

This malware also damages the MBR (Master Boot Record) and schedules a restart four minutes after the ransomware's executable is opened. Due to this, it becomes impossible for the device to properly boot (start). Covid-666 also locks certain settings.

Encrypted files are appended with a ".covid666" extension; e.g., a file like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.covid666", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.covid666", etc. Afterwards, the ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper and displays a ransom note in a pop-up window.

   
Downloadit-on.com Ads

What is downloadit-on[.]com?

Downloadit-on[.]com is one of the many deceptive websites (for example, myhypeposts.com, payments4u[.]org, investmentstar[.]org) designed to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Additionally, downloadit-on[.]com can redirect visitors to other untrustworthy pages.

   
Profitedsurvey.site Ads

What kind of page is profitedsurvey[.]site?

Profitedsurvey[.]site is a webpage that loads dubious content, pushes its browser notification, and can redirect visitors to other untrustworthy/harmful sites. Pages like profitedsurvey[.]site are typically entered inadvertently, primarily through websites that use rogue advertising networks.

   
Chrome Search Contest 2022 POP-UP Scam

What is Chrome Search Contest 2022 scam?

"Chrome search contest 2022" is a pop-up scam delivered by a deceptive website. It displays fake messages to trick unsuspecting visitors into providing personal information. As a rule, scams of this type are promoted through websites that use questionable advertising networks (users do not open these scam sites on purpose).

   
ImmersiveTask Adware (Mac)

What is ImmersiveTask?

ImmersiveTask is a piece of software with adware and browser hijacker abilities. Since users typically download/install such apps unintentionally, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

   
Tobepartou.com Redirect

What kind of page is tobepartou.com?

Tobepartou.com is a fake search engine promoted through a browser hijacker called Properties (and other apps of this type). The installer ("CS_installer.exe") for Properties browser hijacker is distributed using a deceptive website, download pages for cracked software, YouTube downloaders.

   

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