A redirect virus (often called a browser hijacker) is a malicious piece of software that forcibly redirects your web searches or requests to unrelated and often harmful websites without your approval.
Redirect viruses can c...
“Managed by your organization” is a legitimate message from Chrome. It appears at the bottom of the web browser’s drop-down menu and means an administrator or program controls your browser’s policies, such as which websites you...
“Virus Alert from Microsoft” is a scam developed by hackers to break into your computer. So, if you see a pop-up window in your web browser that says “Virus Alert from Microsoft”, it means you’re on a website that hosts danger...
Search Marquis is a browser hijacker that commonly affects Safari and Chrome users on Mac computers. Any time you open a new window, Search Marquis navigates to a handful of websites that generate ad revenue for hackers. Searc...
Once a virus infects your computer, it’s difficult to get rid of it. Viruses typically spread through all parts of an infected device, damaging files, slowing down the system, and leaving it vulnerable to more threats. The onl...
In this SafetyDetectives interview, we had the opportunity to speak with Tim Eades, the Co-Founder and CEO of Anetac, a company dedicated to addressing one of the most critical yet overlooked challenges in cybersecurity—service ac...
SafetyDetectives recently sat down with Adrian Ścibor, the founder of AVLab, to discuss the evolution of cybersecurity, the unique role AVLab plays in the market, and upcoming trends in security testing. With over a decade of expe...
In a recent interview with SafetyDetectives, Mohammad Jorjandi, CEO and Founder of ScamMinder, shared his unique journey from being one of Iran’s first hackers to becoming a renowned expert in cybercrime. Born on November 21, 1980...
If Geek Squad members reach out to you don’t give them any information or money. They’re likely hackers impersonating legitimate Geek Squad employees to convince you to provide them with your information or click their malicio...
USTVGO was a popular site for streaming live US TV online. It hosted live feeds from a total of 93 US channels, but much like similar TV streaming sites, it operated illegally without a broadcasting license. Most likely becaus...
