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Pop-up windows generated by Livecheck.theperferct24updater.org may serve as an indication of adware infiltration. The information displayed on the pop-ups may be about various updates that certain programs need. However, the user may want to be cautious since legitimate software updates…
Several users have complained about a svchost.exe file detected by Avast. As a result, their antivirus program has been continuously displaying warning pop-ups about svchost.exe detected as a threat. The infection itself has been determined as URL:Mal and it may…
Several users have complained that they have been witnessing intrusive ads sponsored by MegaShop. The ad-supported application is reported to be compatible with Google Chrome, but may also be applicable to Firefox, Explorer and Safari. Once installed on a system,…
CleverSearch also known as Clever Search Ads is classified as an adware application and a potentially unwanted program. Once installed, Clever Search may start generating numerous advertisements on the browser. Such applications are usually compatible with widely used browsers such…
PC Privacy Dock is considered a potentially unwanted program (PUP). However, it is promoted on legitimate websites like a system cleaner tool that rids the PC of files that are crowding the hard drive. PC Privacy Dock may offer a…
A suspicious email campaign possibly associated with SwiftOption has been detected recently. The user first receives an email with an attached .zip file and a subject line ‘A new form’. Our research indicates that the sender of the initial email…
Be on the lookout for advertisements including the text ‘Ads by Thirteen Degrees’ somewhere on them while you browse the web. In case you see any, chances are they may be brought up on your computer because of an adware…
Ffreeyouu Ads that may also be known as Ads by Ffreeyouu or just Ffreeyouu is described as an ad-supported online platform. Once installed, Ffreeyouu may start generating the display of various advertisements such as banners, in-text ads, and pop-ups. The…
An “ABOUT FILES!” (*.txt) ransom message has been detected in the wild. If the file is located in all directories on a system and an error_ is added to files with various extensions, then the PC have been attacked by…
Several users have reported that utcservice.exe is running in their task managers. The users’ concerns are rooted back to the fact that the process appears unknown and unrelated to any applications they have installed. utcservice.exe is described as an essential…
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…
