URL:MAL (short for URL:Malicious) is a generic threat name that AVG and Avast use when they block access to a malicious website. If you only see this when you’re trying to access unsafe websites, it’s a good sign your antiviru...
Advanced Mac Cleaner is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that steals your data, tricks you into buying a subscription, and doesn’t work as advertised. Most users get PUPs like Advanced Mac Cleaner while downloading files f...
WinZip Driver Updater is a fake driver updater that scams users into buying a subscription, then steals their information and slows down their devices. When WinZip Driver Updater scans a PC, it notifies users that they have out-...
The WebDiscover Browser is a spyware and adware browser as well as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) based on Chromium (Google’s open-source web browser). Most users get infected with the WebDiscover Browser by downloading...
Segurazo Antivirus is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that disguises itself as antivirus software. Segurazo won’t damage your computer, but it will waste your time, take up disk space and processing power, constantly ask...
Roblox is a free-to-play game for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Xbox One that is incredibly popular with children. Roblox isn’t a virus, but there are a few ways users can get hacked while playing Roblox, including:
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Ytmp3.cc is a website where you can download video and audio from YouTube. It lets you convert YouTube videos to MP3 audio files or MP4 videos for free, but it’s filled with annoying pop-ups, malware downloads, and exploit att...
Y2mate is a website that lets you download videos and audio from YouTube. However, Y2mate also contains a lot of malware downloads, ads, links, and pop-ups, all of which can redirect you to unsafe sites. These unsafe websites...
IDP.Generic is a threat name given to a suspicious process or application detected by Avast and AVG’s malware scanners. IDP is short for Identity Protection, whereas Generic means the threat was found in a standard file (such...
Many fake websites closely mimic trusted brands like Amazon, Netflix, postal services, and others. They entice you with sales or giveaways that are too good to be true — like iPhones and shopping vouchers. Set up by scammers,...
