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PCTechNotice also known as PC Tech Notice is classified as an adware application and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Once installed, PCTechNotice may start displaying fake security alerts trying to convince the user his PC has been affected by malicious…
Windows-crash-report.info pop-up windows may serve as an indication of infiltration of adware in the system. The displayed information concerning a possibly detected virus should not be trusted since it is generated by an ad-supported extension. Such extensions may be compatible…
Megazip.in is described as an ad-supported browser extension, most likely compatible with Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. Megazip.in may be distributed through various monetization platforms during freeware installation. It may have been bundled with a legitimate video recorder, media player, or…
Symantec has discovered a new attack of the Trojan.Swort, spread via MERS-themed emails. MERS stands for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – a respiratory virus that is new to humans. The exploitation of the MERS theme is likely provoked by the…
api.recomme.me is considered a browser redirect and unsafe domain that may pose several issues to the system. Once installed, api.recomme.me may redirect the user to a predefined page loaded with numerous advertisements. Users have complained that the browser redirect is…
PrintOnKey also known as PrintOnKey Ads and Ads by PrintOnKey is considered an application suitable for the active online shopper. PrintOnKey is advertised as an online shopping assistant that enhances the experiences by displaying advertisements that are attractive to the…
The RSA-2048 encryption key typical for Cryptowall 3.0 has been reported to strike users’ computers and display a ransomware message. Thus, the threat is also dubbed Ransomware RSA-2048 or may be referred as RSA-2048 virus. Once activated, the encryption key…
iVidi ads also known as iVIDI Ads and Ads by iVidi is an adware application. The advertisements are caused by the iVidi plugin that promises the user to improve the quality of video on sharing sites on low bandwidth. The…
Complaints about the suspicious domain have been noticed on several security forums. Objects such as https://svadxvbtuc8c.com and https://blablablaoldtraff.in/index.php have been detected by Avast! Web Shield as malicious. As a result of the detection, the users have been experiencing intense pop-up…
CouponDropDown is classified as a potentially unwanted program and an ad-supported browser extension. CouponDropDown may appear useful to the user, offering him discounts and promotions on items he may wish to purchase. However, once installed, CouponDropDown may start generating numerous…
Researchers at TrendMicro have discovered MalumPoS – an attack tool designed to breach any PoS (Point of Sale) system. Presently, the PoS RAM scraper is set to harvest data from PoS systems running on Oracle® MICROS®. The platform is commonly…
Duqu also known as Duqu 2.0, W32.Duqu and W32.Duqu.B is classified as a collection of malware found in September 2011 by a security team from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. It is a sophisticated threat that has even…
AdBlockerPremium a.k.a. Ads by AdBlockerPremium is classified as an ad-supported browser extension and a PUP that may generate unwanted advertisements. AdBlockerPremium may have been downloaded alongside a free software product. The method is dubbed bundling and can be avoided by…
Microsoft has already announced its Edge Project, advertising it as the ideal replacement for Internet Explorer. The new Microsoft Edge browser is also defined as more competitive on the browser market, right next to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. As…
Security Help Page pop-ups are a part of a tech support scam trying to convince users that their PCs have been infected. Security Help Page also provides a phone number suggesting users to call so that the supposed issues are…
Daddy Browser Champion also known as Install Daddy Browser Champion Split Test is classified as an adware application. Once installed, Daddy Browser Champion may start displaying numerous advertisements in the browser, getting in the way of regular online surfing. Even…
MS Updater is classified as an adware browser extension that is compatible with Google Chrome. Once installed, MS Updater may alter the browser’s settings to start displaying pop-up advertisements and fake update alerts. Users should note that MS Updater has…
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Rottentu.A is a Trojan Horse that has been detected by Microsoft and several anti-malware programs. The threat is reported to download and installs potentially unwanted programs and pieces of malicious software onto the victim’s PC without his initial consent or…
Numerous users’ complaints have been registered on security forums concerning a ‘647-360-4456’ fake tech support scam presumably sponsored by advertisements. Affected users have reported that they have witnessed a pop-up window on their Safari web browsers warning that a phishing…
Punkey Malware has been classified as a point-of-sale threat named after the popular 1980’s Punky Brewster sitcom. The Punkey Malware has been set to deploy an aggressive point-of-sale scheme aimed at extracting personal data such as credit card details. Security…
