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A Trojan Ransomware called DirtyDecrypt, also known asTrojan.Ransomcrypt.D, Revoyem and dirtydecrypt.exe has been around since July 2013. According to new data, the ransomware has been recently revived. Due to its malicious character, many users refer to the threat as DirtyDecrypt…
Bqszz.super-promo.8155.info is classified as a suspicious domain that may trick users into installing fake Java updates or redirect them to dubious pages. In fact, Bqszz.super-promo.8155.info can be regarded as a browser redirect. Research indicates that when Bqszz.super-promo.8155.info is open in…
Complaints have been made about a new tech support scam imitating Windows Support. Pop-up windows have been appearing on users’ browsers suggesting that a virus called Liam.x has been detected by Microsoft Real Time Web Monitor. The pop-ups are most…
According to security experts, certified-toolbar.com (search.certified-toolbar.com) is classified as a browser hijacker that takes over the browser without the user’s knowledge or consent. It may seem that the toolbar can be downloaded from the official website. However, the download button…
What Is AdPunisher? AdPunisher is a browser extension that promises that it will prevent any pop-up ads from appearing. The program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Although this seems like it is a useful application,…
RaaS, or Ransomware as a Service, is a new ransomware that has recently been released in the wild. It is dubbed RaaS for a reason since it allows affiliate parties to generate income by spreading the file encrypting threat. Not…
What is ZoomyLib? ZoomyLib has been identified as an adware application. This means that it will start generating advertisements once it has been installed on your computer. It will do this by attaching to your browser, and it does not…
Windows Update KB3022345, or DiagTrack, was released on May 14, 2015. It raised quite the suspicion since it was set to collect sensitive information from machines it was installed on. Even though the data collection was for diagnostics reasons, many…
Unfriend Review is an application that is analogous to Unfriend Watch and Unfollow Alert. It promises to inform the user about people in his Facebook list who have unfriended him. However, instead of doing anything useful, Unfriend Review may just…
Tech support scams are nothing new when it comes to online threats. However, some appear to be more treacherous than others. Let’s take Support-security-alert.net into an examination. When the user somehow lands at the page, not only he will view…
Astromenda (astromenda.com) has been detected as a potentially unwanted application by several anti-virus solutions. Even though the risk level of Astromenda is small, its removal is recommended since it may take over the browser’s settings and collect user information. Once…
Chrome-wx.updaternow.xyz is a suspicious domain that may compromise your computer. Once installed, various pop-up windows may appear, trying to persuade you that a software update is needed. Anything stated by Chrome-wx.updaternow.xyz cannot be trusted. Chrome-wx.updaternow.xyz is just a fake update…
What Are Updater-th.updatenotifier.net Pop-Ups? Updater-th.updatenotifier.net Pop-Ups supposedly warn users that their software is out of date, and offers new versions to them. This, however, is simply a trick. This is a fake warning is aimed at fooled people into downloading…
Shopperz22072015 or Ads by Shopperz22072015 is classified as a potentially unwanted program, or ad-supported browser extension. Once installed, most likely through a bundled download, Shopperz22072015 can generate advertisements (Ads by Shopperz22072015) and interrupt the user’s surfing habits. Other probable outcomes…
Microsoft has recently detected TrojanSpy:Win32/Bholog.B as a Trojan horse and spyware. Numerous AV programs detect the threat. Hence, it has a high detection rate. TrojanSpy:Win32/Bholog.B is most likely distributed via spam email attachments and corrupted websites. The threat may also…
In case you have been redirected to the domain solvemypc1.net that is a sign that you may have got a PUP(potentially unwanted program) on your PC, that could have transferred you to this and other dangerous sites. Researchers categorize solvemypc1.net…
Exploit:HTML/Axpergle.N is a threat identified by Microsoft Security specialists. It has been first discovered in 2014 but has been recently reactivated. As the threat’s name suggests, it is designed to explore for vulnerabilities in newer versions of Microsoft Silverlight and…
MaxDownload is available for download on several pages such as openshop.org.ua and software.informer.com. MaxDownload is promoted as a program that helps users download files of any size and gives them direct links to the files at a download folder. However,…
CPU Miner is a dubious application developed by IZABELCOIN Ltd. It is designed to mine Bitcoins and is often installed without the users’ knowledge or consent. This is thanks to the distribution method called bundling, mostly used to spread ad-supported…
Research indicates that VLC Addon is a suspicious browser add-on (extension) that tricks users into believing it is related to VLC media player. As you might have guessed, it has nothing to do with the developers of the VLC player.…
