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An airdrop is an act of dropping supplies, troops or equipment through aircraft using a parachute. In the virtual space, an airdrop refers to giving out free cryptocurrency to users as a marketing strategy. An airdrop is used to get the buzz going in the community for a new offering in the market. Airdrops are used mostly to increase the user activity for that offering and attract potential investors and enthusiasts. Airdrops are a method for marketing but also have been used to scam the general populace! Airdrops are an easy and convenient way to make the people interested in the new offerings. People are offered free cryptocurrency to drive up the interest and increase the support value for the project. Bitcoin airdrop scams are used to lure users, who look out for free coins. These people are then scammed in different ways. The bitcoin airdrop is advertised using social media profiles, telegram chats and user group chats. The targeted users are then asked to perform a variet...

Over the past two decades, email messages have undergone a huge transition. From being a simple text message that was a novel way to send someone a message during its early days, email messages now have the capabilities of embedding technological details required by a user! Users send and receive millions of emails worldwide. From personal mails to office communiqué, emails are used for many different purposes. One such purpose is the use of emails for the promotion of products and services. Promotional emails are sent to users so as to advertise about their product and service. In this cyber era, promoters and advertisers have become bolder and track user activity through the choices they make on the online shopping site. These sites provide them with statistics that allow them to infer the behavior of the users from their choices. In modern times, where promoting your product is key in getting people to talk about your product, promoters have become intrusive and often try and ...

Unanalytics is a suspicious domain that redirects the user to other potentially harmful WebPages. These WebPages may cause more redirects that lead you to sites which may download a virus or other harmful program on the system. Unanalytics is a domain that displays links to other web pages. These domains may look harmless but are a gateway for malware and dangerous viruses. It displays fake update notifications to panic the user into clicking the links. The misleading pop-ups ads are annoying and cause distractions during the web browsing. Unanalytics is categorized as a harmful browser redirector and adware. Once you are led to this page, it runs a script in the background to collect user activity. If the user is tempted by the links displayed and clicks on them, then the user gets redirected to sponsored and partnered websites which are supported by this browser redirect. Unanalytics redirects users to harmful and dangerous websites, where the users often see a warning from t...

Today the internet has undeniably become an indispensable part of our daily activity. A reliable internet connection in the world of technology is just as vital as electricity for phone and computers. Addiction on internet is ranked above food, shelter and sleep according to a recent survey conducted by TP-Link, a UK based broadband service provider. Today’s generation rely on internet and spend majority of their time on internet devices for entertainment, knowledge, research, social networking, and business. Internet connection plays a potential role in promoting substantial development of the country as a whole. Internet has so permeated our lives that it is impossible to imagine what the world would be like if the Internet ceased to exist. Despite of the constant efforts of Internet industry to ensure proper internet connection to the potential users, there happens to be some constraint in Internet connectivity and access. This may pose a potential risk to accelerated deve...

Polarity Yahoo Search is a harmful program developed as a browser utility for the computer systems. However, it is not what is seems to be. The Polarity Yahoo Search browser redirect seemingly helps your system by showing results for searched queries. It displays Ads and harmful links to the user in web browser to promote its partnered services and products to generate revenue. Polarity Yahoo Search browser hijacker is distributed through software bundling. The Polarity Yahoo Search browser hijacker is bundled with popular third party software. It silently installs itself on the system if the user doesn’t pay attention to the Custom/Advanced settings during installation. The deceptive and intrusive nature of the Polarity Yahoo Search browser hijacker makes it dangerous for your PC. User should always perform a Custom/Advanced settings check during software installation to delink any additional inessential installation. Spam Emails are also a mode of transmission for the Polarit...

HomeworkSimplified Removal instructions HomeworkSimplified  is a malicious extension that is considered to be a  browser hijacker .  Designed with the malicious purpose to extort user and generate revenue, Homeworksimplified may seem legitimate and useful as it deceives user to provide significant information relating to school subjects. However HomeworkSimplified is a deceptive application and installs without user consent and modifies browser settings and track user’s internet browsing activity. An attempt to revert the changes made by the pernicious program is futile as this browser hijacker reassigns the settings. Once infiltrated this malicious infection modifies the browser settings and changes the default search engine, homepage and new tab. If a user seeks for any search result they are automatically redirected to hp.myway.com. This is a sponsored domain and displays search results as per domain preference. This ruins user online surfing routine as th...

What is QuickCouponFinder? QuickCouponFinder is a service that offers  free online Coupons and Discount codes for multiple services and products to the users. In reality, QuickCouponFinder is a potentially unwanted program (PuP) categorized as a browser hijacker . This browser hijacker makes changes to the home page and the new tab of the web browser. It adds its own QuickCouponFinder Toolbar in the browser window that offers the latest deals & free coupons to the users. QuickCouponFinder – Threat Behavior QuickCouponFinder is a Browser Hijacker that alters the security settings of the web browser to install its own homepage, new tab and a browser toolbar. Every time a user opens the new tab, the QuickCouponFinder homepage is displayed. The QuickCouponFinder browser hijacker gathers all the user queries and tracks the browsing activity to display highly customized results to user. The main goal of this browser hijacker is to generate money for its developers by pro...

What is BadMonkey Ransomware? BadMonkey Ransomware is a malicious program which is distributed by cyber miscreants to encrypt user files and demand money in return for the decryption key. After this threat infiltrates the system, it scans the hard drive for files and locks them with a powerful encryption code. The file extension for all the files is changed by the BadMonkey Ransomware to its own extension. Once the files are encrypted by the BadMonkey  ransomware , it creates a text file on the desktop that demands money from the user for the decryption key. BadMonkey Ransomware – Threat Behavior BadMonkey ransomware stealthily infiltrates your system to inject a power virus to encrypt and lock user files. It employs software bundling, spam email messages, suspicious websites, freeware etc. to gain entry into the victim’s PC. After successful infiltration, it disables the antivirus and firewall to avoid detection. Next, the BadMonkey Ransomware scans the hard drive of...

Humans have infinite desires. To fulfill those desires people take loans from friends and relatives. Once that door closes, they approach banks for loans. Official Online websites of banks and financial services state their terms and conditions for the loans they offer. These websites also caution the users to be aware of scams and frauds. There is an increasing amount of online banking fraud and scams with latest technological advancements. Read more how the fake loan domain name phishing is done by online scammers. Users are often sent emails that are made to look like a legitimate communication from the bank. The users are then asked to fill in their details for KYC or other purposes. The email contains a link, which takes them directly to the website from their email to fill in those details. Once the user opens the link, a website which is an exact copy of the original website of the bank gets displayed to the user. The user fills in the details containing usernames, password...

Phishing activities are becoming a flop with growing Artificial Intelligence powered phishing detection technologies. Email services and web security scanners use these anti phishing mechanisms to detect malicious emails. One such attempt is implemented by Microsoft in their Office 365 version to safeguard users from harmful emails and links. In Microsoft Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), a cloud based email filtering service is used to protect users and their organizations against malware and viruses. Like Microsoft Office 365, many emails and web security services are based on natural language processing and to identify malicious or phishing emails faster. However cyber criminals can’t take a back seat! Recent news reveals that email scammers and cyber crooks have come up with a new technique that would allow their phishing emails to bypass the protection implemented by Microsoft in office 365. This new technique evolved by maleficent developers involves manipulating ...

What is Newtube chrome extension? Newtube chrome extension is a harmful  browser hijacker  available in the Google Chrome Web Store. It offers the users with the option to play their favorite songs while browsing the internet. This extension promises to offer the users access to a vast library of songs. When a user searches for a particular song, it displays the song and the content related to that song to generate a playlist. It offers the option to shuffle the previously created playlist. After the playlist finishes, it creates another song collection related to the previous song preferences of the user. The Newtube chrome extension offers the user options to: Search desired songs Choose from recently played collections or saved playlists Choose songs from trending top charts But, in reality Newtube Chrome extension is an intrusive program. It displays pop-up ads that show offers and display links to suspicious websites. Newtube chrome extension displays these ads...

What is Pageanalytics.space? Pageanalytics.space is a redirector/ browser hijacker . This malware is categorized as a Potentially unwanted Program (PuP). This Browser hijacker is programmed to lower the web browser security after its successful infiltration in the system. It displays advertisements designed to annoy the user & hamper the browsing experience. The pageanalytics.space redirects the user to websites with malicious content that may lead to further infections. Pageanalytics.space – Threat Behavior Pageanalytics.space is a browser hijacker /redirector virus that trespasses into the system without user’s consent. It alters the web browser’s settings to have a free reign in the system. It does so by changing the home page and the search engine. The purpose of pageanalytics.space is to generate money for the developers of this program through these ads. Pageanalytics.space monitors the user’s activities on the internet. It tracks the user preferences & displays unwan...

What is FakeSpy? Disguising mobile apps is the most prevalent swindling technique deployed by cyber crooks to dupe users. Such Developers typically rely on popular third party apps to distribute malicious apps. For instance crooks attempt to get their apps published on Google play or app store for easy distribution of their spoofed apps. Irrespective of the techniques used to carry out the malpractices, the final motive is to steal user information and earn profit either by selling the sensitive information to the third party or extort the victim. Recently it was discovered that maleficent developers have evolved a new tactic where the malicious act of stealing confidential information from user phones is carried via SMS. The malware used in this campaign is FakeSpy and is currently known to target Japanese and Korean nations. However everyone needs to be cautious in case the infection expands its reach. How does the FakeSpy Android malware work? The malware is delivered vi...

These ads may sound tempting and many football fans would want to make easy money by betting on the game.  However, the host nation Russia has warned the football enthusiasts to beware of growing number of hoax emails and messages. The scams fraudulently claim to be associated with FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia. These scams invite recipients to submit a tender or inform recipients to have won a lottery prize. In order to receive the price money, recipients are persuaded to provide personal information or bank details to initiate the process. In some cases recipients are even asked to send the money as upfront payment to enter the tender process. FIFA World Cup 2018 Coca-Cola Lottery scam emails have following traits: 1. It appears to come from financial institution and looks official. 2. The email may contain Pin Code Number, Winning number, or some Bonus number and appears to be delivered by Coca Cola. 3. In order to gain user confidence the mail may also include a false cheque....

Windows 10 was considered the best OS in terms of its improved security features during its release in 2015. Windows 10 was deemed immune of Rootkit attacks but a recent development has brought the Rootkit based  adware  Zacinlo to light. Many Windows 10 PCs in the US were infected by the Zacinlo adware which is a rootkit based malware component. Even after reinstalling the OS this rootkit component persists itself in the system. Zacinlo adware infection was specifically designed to infect Windows 10 Systems as more than 90% affected systems were running Windows 10. The Rootkit based adware Zacinlo component hides itself in a free VPN service named (S5mark) which is just a carrier for this virus. While the user thinks that he/she is installing a free VPN proxy, The S5mark is only a Front for the Zacinlo modules and doesn’t do anything regarding VPN but installs the Rootkit. Read Full Blog

With all eyes on the infamous international sporting event, FIFA World Cup 2018 this summer, host nation Russia has taken deliberate security steps to ensure a safe haven to all the visitors. Surrounding the grounds of England with heavily armed guards, is one such example of unprecedented security to prevent football hooliganism. Despite of all security measures undertaken, safety concerns are still lurking in the background of this tournament. The football fans and players hence have good reasons to be wary. The 2018 FIFA World Cup has opened a front door to multifarious Cyber crime activities. The money stolen in the last World Cup amounted to $ 3 trillion, and is expected to double this year if precautions are neglected and travelling fans and players are ignorant of cyber-attacks. Here are a few reasons that could lead to the fans and footballers fall in the vicious trap of FIFA 2018 Cyber Attack 1. Public Wi-Fi/ Hotspots: Many fans solely rely on free Wi-Fi hotspots at pu...

It is amazing to see your computer system interact with you! It helps you in making your dinner selection! It wakes you up by setting alarm! It supports you with the school project! Microsoft has made it possible with Windows 10! Cortana software is an artificial intelligence based smart assistant that Tech Giant Microsoft has installed by default in Windows 10 Operating systems. However Cortana Hacking Techniques have been recently discovered by the hackers to exploit user machine. This in build technology makes it convenient for the users to search the Internet and all the files on the computer. It also helps the users with setting and checking timers, reminders, calendars, play games, finding facts files, places and information, send emails and texts, sort and manage lists, and much more.. The more you explore the features, the sooner you will fall in love with Cortana! Two magical words “Hey Cortana” can mesmerize you! Though the insecurity of this smart assistant has alrea...

If you decide to buy an Android smartphone, you can choose from a long list of options available in the market. With the cut throat competition, companies entice prospective buyers with ridiculously cheap smartphones for a comparatively lesser price. These manufacturers offer phones equivalent to well known brands in terms of features. It is tough not to get attracted by such offers. However, we should avoid  cheap android smartphones as they are just a ploy by fraudsters to rip buyers off. These smartphones may have some hidden pre installed malware! Buying a cheap Android Smartphone or Trojan in disguise Android is considered user friendly & the ease to use this mobile platform makes it a popular choice among buyers…………… Read Full Article

Inline installation, another name for installing Chrome Extensions via Remote websites is a powerful distribution mechanism that not only allows developers to reach more users but also offers easy installation of apps and extension. However, Google’s recent plans to gradually disable inline installations has a reason. Let us see what it is? What is inline installation? The apps or extensions published by the developers can be accessed and downloaded by the users either from official Chrome web Store or from remote websites. However, downloading from the latter is cumbersome as the user is redirected to the store first where the installation process is completed and then returned to the site. However to make the process easier, Google Chrome 15 and ongoing versions allowed the users to initiate the app and extension installations “inline” from the remote site. Chrome web store still hosts the apps and extensions, but allows userto install the extensions just by clicking a button o...

What is MyQuickLotto Toolbar? MyQuickLotto Toolbar is a nasty Browser Hijacker that serves for no real purpose other than to promote their associated sites. Created by Mindspark Interactive also known as IAC applications these toolbars prompt their download by leveraging users to deliver all kinds of useful information such as current weather info, PDF conversion provision, statistics on traffic etc. This malicious browser extension that integrates with popular browsers like Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer is considered potentially unwanted. Once infested MyQuickLotto Toolbar alters default home page of the browser, adjusts web browser’s new tab with a new tab URL. This ruins user browsing experience as the user is redirected to undesired web pages incessantly. The malicious toolbar is also known to weaken security mechanism of the host OS. How did MyQuickLotto Toolbar perforate inside OS? Cybercriminals resolve to misleading techniques to infect the syste...

Uzzf.com is a harmful domain. This domain offers the user with latest android and apple apps and games to download for free. It shows the user links to other categories such as manga, music, games and top charts. Uzzf.com is in fact, a dangerous browser hijacker that installs itself silently in the system and makes changes to the security settings of the web browser. Uzzf.com is known to display unwanted and intrusive Pop-up and banner ads that spoil the user experience during web browsing. This threat also displays links that may be malicious and download other harmful viruses on the user’s system. Uzzf.com – Threat Summary Uzzf.com creeps inside the system silently and changes the web browser settings without user permission. It then goes on to change the default home page and the new tab to uzzf.com. This browser hijacker adds its search engine in the web browser and redirects all the user queries to unknown links. This browser hijacker prompts user to download various andr...

irestorel@hotmail.com is a nasty computer ransomware designed to exploit important user files by encrypting them. The pernicious malware is able to encrypt all kind of system files using a very powerful APS cryptographic algorithm. The encrypted files feature a strange file extension. The files that it can lock include, audios, videos, images, MS Office files, pdf, xml, html, text and many more making them completely inaccessible to the user. Hence users are deprived from accessing any data. The sole purpose behind this malicious act is to earn ransom by selling the decryption key to the infected files. The user is notified about the encryption through a ransom note that appears on the system screen stating that a unique decryption key is required to restore files. The users are entitled to pay a ransom to get the decryption key. However, the users are advised not to rely on any solution provided by the hackers in any case because the victims are often ignored, once the ransom...

What is Privatesearchprotection.com Redirect? Privatesearchprotection.com  is a suspicious search tool that establishes its malicious extension on the browser page and takes over the homepage with the sole intention to promote a program called Private Search Protection. This  Browser Hijacker  redirects all the online queries to Private Search Protection Servers where user’s searches and online activities are monitored. The search engine is designed with the sole purpose to generate online profits by displaying advertisements on search result pages. Also user’s searched outcomes aim to display links of partner websites to deliver the traffic to the allies to earn profits. Resource -:http://www.virusremovalguidelines.com/browser-hijacker/guide-to-remove-privatesearchprotection-com-redirect

Windows net proxy auto service  or WinNetSvc is a Potentially unwanted Program (PuP) that is categorized as an  adware . This threat infiltrates the system silently and changes the web browser settings. It then creates a service that communicates with remote servers. These servers contain all the user information that windows net proxy auto service has transmitted from your PC to the hackers. Read full Article 

TaksHostMiner  is a Crypto miner  Trojan  that seeks back door entry to attack the targeted system or a Network. This Trojan rely on unsuspected game plugins and infect the system when the plugin is executed. The Trojan was recently discovered and is known to have infected thousands of computer in one day. Steps to prevent the infiltration of TaksHostMiner Trojan in the system :-   follow step

How to Remove Fixerinst.com from your computer system? Note:  Before we begin, try to remember how the extension got downloaded  on your computer system. Generally, these programs come bundled with free applications that we download off the internet. It is a good practice to locate and uninstall such programs while removing the  Browser Hijacker / Extensions. Read Full Article

Wonderful Weather is a malicious adware program disguised as weather app. The app deceives user by claiming to offer assistance with weather related content. This information however comes for a price. Along with the weather facts, the app bombards the screen with ads and suspicious links. Annoyance with the intrusive ads is not the only aim of this pernicious adware program. The adware is designed with the purpose to spy on user’s browsing activity and generate most appropriate ads to attract their attention. Fraudsters earn a couple of cents for each click the user makes. Apart from this the adware is also capable to steal user sensitive information which can be sold to the third parties. Hence, the sole motive behind it is money. Also the ads generated by Wonderful Weather are intrusive, and accidental click on them may pave way to other threats installation. So the infestation of this malware encounters you with an endless array of negatives. It is therefore important to get...

Bitcoin is a digital currency introduced in 2009 by an anonymous person alias Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions and issuance of this hypothetical currency is carried out collectively by the network with no central authority or banks. This innovative payment network enables people to perform transaction without revealing their personal information, hence provide a secure platform to perform illegal activities. How to earn Bitcoins: Bitcoin Mining is a significant way to earn Bitcoins. When a transaction occurs using bitcoins, the transaction record is added to Bitcoin’s public ledger of past transactions or blockchain. This process of adding new transactions into the block chain is known as Hashing. The ledger of past transactions is called the blockchain as it is a chain of blocks. The blockchain is necessary to confirm transactions to the rest of the network. Every block mined (every 10 minutes on average) earns a reward to those who manage to solve the computational problem. Thi...