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Users have complained that they have a “Debug malware error 895-system 32.exe failure” pop-up window showing up on their computers. The error message is actually fake. It tries to lure users into calling a phone number – 1-844-534-8203 – so…
System-updates.info pop-ups are generated by an adware application most probably compatible with Chrome, Firefox and Explorer. The information on the displayed windows may be about fake system updates or alerts. The scheme is simply trying to convince the user to…
tammgf119.sys is detected by most AV tools as an adware application and PUP (potentially unwanted program). Once installed, tammgf119.sys may generate numerous advertisements within the browser, thus intercepting the user’s online surfing. Ad-supported applications are often distributed via bundling of…
Browsers Protector is a freeware product developed by PerformerSoft/Bit89 Inc. The browser plug-in is promoted as a useful tool that will protect the browser from hijackers, and unwanted home page and search provider alterations. However, users should be aware that…
Loyalty-rewards.org is classified as an-supported, harmful domain that generates unwanted advertisements. Loyalty-rewards.org is most likely compatible with popular browsers like Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, and may be distributed via monetization platforms. The adware application may have been included in the…
Desktop Recipe also knows as Ads by Desktop Recipe is a potentially unwanted program with adware features. Desktop Recipe promises the user to improve the search for food recipes straight from the desktop. However, users should keep in mind that…
What is Adultfriendfinder? What does the Adultfriendfinder.com website do? Can it be harmful to your computer? Adultfriendfinder is an adware program that attaches to the browser after visiting Adultfriendfinder.com. The ad-supported extension then adds a cookie (Cookie Adultfinder.com) to the…
IE redirect virus also known as Explorer redirect virus, Internet Explorer redirect virus or IE hijacker, is classified as a browser hijacker. Many users refer to the hijacker as a virus because it has the capabilities to alter both browser…
Malicious browser extensions are considered a quite frequent problem among users worldwide. To deal with the issue, Google has announced that, starting this July, Chrome extensions outside the Web Store will no longer be accessible for both Windows and Mac…
fade.exe is an executable file, a keylogger in nature, that is designed to start a parasite on an infected computer. Once executed, fade.exe will run a process and activate a payload. It is important to note that fade.exe may be…
What Is Bold Letter Ads? Bold Letter Ads, also known as Bold Letter Ads and Ads by Bold Letter, is an adware application. Such applications are used to generate unwanted advertisements within the browser. Clicking them is not considered safe…
Crazy Score, also known as Crazy Score Ads and Ads by Crazy Score, is considered an adware application. Adware is generally known to generate unwanted advertisements within the browser. Clicking the suggested ad-related content may redirect the user to security…
If the user sees pop-up windows by Windows.security notification.help, he should be aware that his computer has been flooded with adware. The suspicious browser extension targets popular browsers and generates fake security alerts luring the user to call a certain…
Coupon Chaser also known as Coupon-Chaser and Coupon Chaser is yet another ad-supported application that targets popular browsers. Coupon Chaser is promoted as a valuable shopping assistant, but users should be careful. Researchers warn that ad-supported programs can cause several…
MediaPlayerZ is promoted as a useful media player compatible with both Windows and iOS. Even though it may appear as a user-friendly tool, its installation may compromise the computer’s safety in several ways. The truth is MediaPlayerZ can be classified…
Poztol.info is classified as a suspicious domain and website that generates the display of fake alert messages. Those messages suggest that an update is needed for the user’s media player. However, clicking the displayed window within the browser will compromise…
Bit Cryptor also dubbed BitCryptor is classified as a ransomware considered to be from the CryptoGraphic Locker family. It encrypts the user’s files via the AES-256 encryption algorithm. As a result, a ransom message is displayed on the user’s computer.…
Multiplug-FYF also known as Multiplug-FYF[PUP] is classified as a potentially unwanted program. Potentially unwanted programs are often included in the packages of free software products available for download on the Web. The method is dubbed bundling and may be avoided…
What Is MySoftToday? MySoftToday is classified as an ad-supported application that generates coupons for shopping sites. The extension promises to display competitive prices for products the visitor wishes to purchase. No matter how useful the application may appear, its installation…
Los Pollos Hermanos Crypto Virus is a ransomware from the family of the infamous CryptoLocker. Los Pollos Hermanos is currently spreading in Australia and possibly other countries. The malicious threat functions as a typical ransomware, encrypting the user’s files and…
