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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…
Research indicates that MyBabylonTB.exe may be a part of several suspicious applications employed to delta-ess with the user’s online security. MyBabylonTB.exe is most likely linked to browser hijackers and ad-supported software such as Delta-holmes.com, Babylon toolbar and isearch.babylon.com. Once installed,…
Onlinecareerjournal.2014-com.co also known as 2014-com.co is classified as a fake website that may try to trick users into sharing their personal details through bogus claims such as promises to make money online. Onlinecareerjournal.2014-com.co pop-up windows may have been generated by…
CamStudio is a free-of-charge open source program that is ad-supported and may impose the user to security risks. CamStudio is promoted as a useful tool that helps users record all screen and audio activity and create industry-standard AVI video files.…
BestVideoConverter is a free software product developed by Fantastic Tech. Even though the product is legitimate, it may cause several issues because it is supported by advertisements. BestVideoConverter is promoted as a versatile file converter, but it may be regarded…
MVPlayer is a media player that has been classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA or PUP). Even though the media player is a useful program, it may cause several issues on a system and lead to system security breaches.…
Cooking up Coupons is classified as an ad-supported browser extension and potentially unwanted program (PUP). Once installed, Cooking up Coupons may start displaying unwanted advertisements that may redirect the user to harmful pages. Cooking up Coupons may be available for…
Security researchers at Checkpoint have recently discovered a new ransom threat dubbed Troldesh. It is also known as Encoder.858 and Shade, and is a Trojan and crypto-ransomware variant. It has been created in Russia and has already affected numerous users…
