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Developers of Orange Defender Antivirus promote their software as a total security tool that detects and eliminates multiple issues. Unfortunately, this piece is untrustworthy because it generates a fake list of scan results. To remove the found malware and problems, users have to activate the full version after the 30-day trial. After that, the program will just clear the list of non-existing issues. This particular rogue antivirus disables any existing security software installed on PC and sets itself to start on Windows startup via scheduled tasks. Orange Defender Antivirus is categorized as a potentially unwanted program, that slows down your PC and extorts money from gullible users.

Search.becovi.com (Search by Becovi) is advertised as an advanced search engine that will improve your browsing on Mac systems. Dramatically, it is totally opposite as Search.becovi.com is categorized as a browser hijacker that alters inner browser settings for tracking your data. Users get infiltrated with programs of such type inadvertently. After successful penetration, they change browser interface beyond recognition and assign a new search engine (search.becovi.com). This engine is supposedly meant to generate smarter results, however, instead of this, it simply redirects users to legitimate Google or Yahoo services. As mentioned in the beginning, Search.becovi.com can gather personal data (e.g. passwords, history, IP-addresses, geolocations, etc.).

Since the release of Windows 10, users have been struggling with multiple issues being popped-up along with the usage. One of the most annoying issues that boggle users is DNS server isn't responding error. The "DNS server isn't responding" message is inherently related to network issues since The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical and decentralized naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet or a private network. To simplify, DNS is meant to translate IP-addresses to hostnames so that we could easily surf the browser. To illustrate, without the DNS feature we would be forced to type 23.229.180.80 instead of simply http://www.bugsfighter.com. Thus, it plays a significant role in alleviating the browsing experience. Unfortunately, sometimes you can see the "DNS server isn't responding" error that hinders you from entering a specific website. This may be seen due to router issues and other inner connection settings. To fix this problem, follow the steps that are mentioned below.

Suspected to be another version of STOP (DJVU) Ransomware, VoidCrypt is a malicious program that encrypts personal data with the .void extension. Originally, this virus used to have the .dewar extension until it has been upgraded to ".void". To be honest, there is no difference between them because the encryption process looks precisely the same. After successful encryption, the standard 1.mp4 will be renamed to 1.mp4.[xtredboy@protonmail.com][ID-EJHPFWKYCNQ5***].void which includes cybercriminal's e-mail and a unique ID. After that, VoidCrypt creates a text-like notification, that informs users about encryption. After finishing the encryption process ransomware creates and opens the following ransom note, called Decryption-Info.HTA .

Searchmo.xyz is a suspicious redirect supported by a browser hijacker installed on the system. Sometimes, users may not know whether they are infected or not. However, the biggest premise that hinges on its presence is a sudden change in browser appearance. Searchmo.xyz affects the browser by altering the homepage and changing a default search engine to https://searchmo.xyz. At first look, such manipulation may seem useful, however, these apps are often designed for secretly gathering personal data (e.g. passwords, IP-addresses, geolocations, and others) and selling it to third-parties. This then may result in significant data leaks that completely expose your browsing activity.

According to its name, SmartWebSearch is supposedly meant to provide smarter searching tools that will enhance the browsing experience. Although, it is a browser hijacker that targets Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari browsers located on Mac systems. Being categorized as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program), SmartWebSearch alters the browser settings touching the homepage appearance. The program will, therefore, add a couple of shortcuts to quickly access the most popular platforms like Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Besides that, SmartWebSearch migrates default search engine to weknow.ac, searchmine.net, chumsearch.com, and other dubious engines. Whilst these changes may seem useful, browser hijackers are often designed to earn money by gathering browser-related data like passwords, browsing history, geolocations, and IP-addresses that are sold to cybercriminals.

System Assistant is promoted as a complex tool for keeping your system safe and clean. However, a recent investigation determined that it is a potentially unwanted program that falsifies the list of problems to convince users to buy their software. After running a scan, the program will generate random numbers of detected junk files, privacy items, malware, and other threats which is a pure trick. In fact, your computer may be totally clean and contain no issues that could endanger your privacy. If you decided to purchase the Premium version, the app will simply clear the list of fake issues and say that your computer is safe. Thus, System Assistant does not protect from actual threats and does not optimize your PC.

iLifeMediaBrowser is a Mac-based application that affects browser settings and responsible for destabilizing MacOS performance. Initially, iLifeMediaBrowser is a component of a legitimate GarageBand program that comes pre-installed on Mac OS. However, most extortionists use this name for promoting completely different software - browser hijackers. Programs of such type tend to pass by users' consent and proliferate systems on their own. After penetration, these apps entail multiple changes regarding search engines, default homepage, advertising network, and other parts of your browser. All of these changes will initiate unintentional redirects to shady pages and intrusive ads will start appearing to create the traffic and bring money to cybercriminals. iLifeMediaBrowser can be dangerous for your privacy due to data-tracking capabilities.