InstantQuest is a browser hijacker that makes unwanted changes to a browser’s settings. If you’re suddenly redirected to boyu.com.tr when you try to initiate a search, your computer is infected with a browser hijacker. Fortunately, it’s not a dangerous infection. However, it will try to redirect you to sponsored websites, some of which could be malicious. Thus, if you notice…
Shadaloo ransomware is a generic file-encrypting malware that essentially takes files hostage and demands payment for their recovery. The ransomware can be identified by the .shadaloo extension added to all encrypted files. Unfortunately, the ransomware targets all personal files. At the moment, only users who have backups can recover files for free as there currently is no free Shadaloo ransomware decryptor…
OnlineMapFinder is advertised as a toolbar that improves the browsing experience but is classified as a browser hijacker. It also promotes hp.myway.com. It installs using deceptive installation methods and hijacks the browser in order to redirect you to sponsored websites. It’s not a malicious infection but it could redirect you to potentially dangerous websites. If you notice it installed on…
“Your Netflix Subscription Is Expiring Soon” is a phishing email that aims to phish your Netflix login credentials so your account can be sold to users looking for cheap streaming service subscriptions. The email claims that your account has been terminated because of an issue with your payment. It asks that you update your payment details to reactivate your account.…
travelradway.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on their desktops. It misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to ask users for permission to show notifications. This is why you will get a browser alert saying “travelradway.com wants to show notifications” when you get redirected to the site. But instead of showing useful…
“Your Android is infected with (8) adware viruses!” is a fake virus alert that claims your Android device is infected. While it falsely informs users about an Android infection, the scam can be encountered on all devices. The scam may be displayed by several sites, and it’s likely they will also prompt the browser to show an alert saying the…
UltraSearch is a browser hijacker that will make unwanted changes to your browser. It may be advertised as a useful extension that will somehow improve the browsing experience but it will actually do the opposite. Browser hijackers are not malicious infections but they aim to redirect users to sponsored websites, some of which could be malicious. Thus, if you notice…
Bookmarks Button extension is classified as an adware infection. It’s advertised as an extension that makes using bookmarks more convenient but it’s classified as adware due to its behaviour. If it gets installed on your computer, it will start spamming ads almost immediately. If you find it installed on your device, you need to remove Bookmarks Button sooner rather than later…