myvideolibrary.info is a deceptive search engine website associated with the Video Library Search browser hijacker. If this site appears as your homepage every time you open your browser, it is a sign that your computer is likely infected with this hijacker. Although browser hijackers are not generally malicious or serious threats, they interfere with your browsing experience by altering browser…
HiveWare ransomware is a type of file-encrypting malware that locks users’ files by encrypting them and demands payment for a decryptor to restore access. This ransomware is identifiable by the .HIVELOCKED extension appended to encrypted files. Files with this extension cannot be opened unless they are put through a decryptor, which only the ransomware operators currently have. The malicious actors…
Hype ransomware is a type of file-encrypting malware. Ransomware infections are very dangerous because they essentially hold files hostage by encrypting them. Victims are instructed to pay a ransom to regain access to their files. Encrypted files will have a file extension added to them, which allows users to identify both which ransomware they are dealing with and which files…
The SafeDomain Guardian potentially unwanted application (PUA) is promoted as an app for checking domain security. However, it falls into the category of PUAs because of its installation method and overall behaviour. Technically, it’s not a malicious infection that will cause serious harm to your computer, but it’s also something that should not remain installed on your device. SafeDomain Guardian may…
PrivacyBrowse is a rogue browser, generally considered a potentially unwanted application (PUA) because of its intrusive behavior and questionable installation methods. It’s advertised as a browser that gives you more privacy, but it has several questionable features. It also promotes a search engine that inserts sponsored content into search results in order to redirect you to sponsored websites. This could…
news-cufohe.cc is a misleading website designed to trick users into enabling desktop ads. Its primary goal is to deceive users, and it does it by exploiting a legitimate browser feature that lets sites request permission to show notifications on desktops. While these notifications typically share a site’s new content, news-cufohe.cc uses them to display questionable ads. These ads can expose…
neukdwithmefe.com is a deceptive website designed to deceive users into enabling desktop ads. If you’re redirected to the site, you’ll immediately see a browser alert saying “neukdwithmefe.com wants to show notifications”. The site abuses a legitimate browser feature that lets websites request permission to send notifications. If you click “Allow”, you’ll enable the site to send notifications to your desktop.…
The “Your Account Access Needs Reconfirmation” email is a phishing scam designed to steal email login credentials. Disguised as a Webmail notification, it falsely claims that users need to confirm that their email login credentials are up to date. This is supposedly to ensure security. However, if users click the link in the email, they will be redirected to a…