What is SearchMine?
Searchmine.net or simply called SearchMine is a malicious search tool. Searchmine.net is a browser hijacker that targets Mac users. After the stealthy infiltration, the fake search engine litters search results with sponsored links and displays numerous ads on all sites that you visit.…
What is the Critical Firefox Update Scam?
Critical Firefox Update Scam is a scam that initiates the install of malicious applications and a fake alert that typically pop-ups on the screen when users are visiting adult-themed websites. This virus is one of the main components of the huge malvertising campaign. Firefox Update can be found on malicious websites or legitimate websites…
If you scroll Instagram regularly or have your own Instagram account, it is very likely that you have also noticed one of those posts with advertisements of footwear, medications, sunglasses, and many other items of well-known brands, including UGG, Adidas, and Ray-Ban. We can assure you that you are not alone – you would find thousands of users’ complaints regarding…
What is Notifier.exe?
Notifier.exe or AAM Registration Notifier.exe is an executable file that belongs to Abode software and is responsible for notifying users about updates. If you noticed the process running in your Task Manager and were curious what it is, we can assure you that it’s safe. The file is located in C:\Program Files\common files\adobe\oobe\pdapp\uwa\aam updates notifier.exe and is part…
What is consent.exe
consent.exe is an executable file that belongs to Microsoft Windows. The file is part of the User Account Control (UAC), and is completely safe and legitimate. The UAC is a Windows security component that essentially prevents unauthorized changes to your system, whether they’re done by you, malware, or programs. Only changes performed from the Administrator account would be…
About Androidhelpa.xyz
Androidhelpa.xyz is an advertising website to which you might be redirected to if you have an adware on your Android device. This issue seems to affect primarily Android users, and many have complained about weird ads being displayed on their screens. The ads may falsely claim that your device is infected with a virus because you visited pornography websites…
What is Zedge App?
Zedge App is a legitimate app for wallpapers and ringtones. Last week, it was taken down from Google Play Store, and Zedge revealed on Twitter that it was due to a bug in the app. Not much information was provided to users, which caused concern for many users. Many started speculating that the app was taken down…
About FullBrowser
FullBrowser is a Mac adware program that’s advertised as an extension that will enhance your browsing. Most adware and browser hijackers are advertised as some kind of browsing enhancer, when in reality they make unwanted changes to browsers and try to redirect users to sponsored content and show ads. FullBrowser is not a malicious infection but it is certainly…
What is Yourpdf
Yourpdf falls into the adware category. It is advertised as a browser extension that could help you shop online by showing you good deals for things you want to buy. While the feature may seem useful, the program focuses more on showing you ads in order to generate revenue. The extension is not malicious, nor should it be…
minerd.exe is a process that belongs to Minerd CryptoCurrency Miner, an infection that will use your computer’s resources to mine for cryptocurrency, specifically Monero. In addition, your computer will be added to a mining pool. This is a very noticeable computer infection because its presence will slow down your computer and make your program crash constantly. It’s using your computer’s…