Online con artists have started to abuse the frequent 'anti-robot' checks to trick users into performing actions that would give random websites escalated Web browser permissions. Such a fraudulent scheme can be found on Sprimaris.pro – users who load this page may be prompted to confirm that they are not robots by pressing 'Allow.' However, performing this action will not verify that you are human and, instead, it will command your Web browser to allow Sprimaris.pro to use push...

Homoviper.com is home to a browser-based tactic that tries to hijack your browser notifications, and then use them to deliver a constant stream of intrusive advertisements. However, for Homoviper.com's plan to work, it needs to gain some permissions from the users – to do this, it displays a bogus prompt saying that users must click 'Allow' to view a video, unlock more content or to continue browsing. The catch is that Homoviper.com's prompt is not meant to grant you access to more content...

Gdanstum.net is a website that may show up in your browser thanks to online advertisements spawned by shady websites. While Gdanstum.net is not linked to corrupted activity or software, it appears to promote gambling content, alongside a fake prompt, which asks you to 'Press Allow to continue.' However, there is no need to click 'Allow' on Gdanstum.net's prompt because this will lead to unwelcomed changes to your Web browser's configuration. The purpose of the prompt is to subscribe you to...

OptimalSync is a troublesome Mac application that cannot cause any harm, but it may bring intrusive and persistent changes to your Web browser's configuration and functionality. This application is not distributed via an official website or download location, and it does not appear to be backed up by any software publisher. Instead, the shady program is being spread via software bundles, fake downloads and false advertising. Users who try to install OptimalSync may introduce a Potentially...

Belle Search is a browser extension that is likely to promise you great features and enhancements that will make your Web browsing sessions more enjoyable and reliable. Unfortunately, Belle Search is not the excellent add-on it claims to be – as soon as it is installed, it will change your default new tab page and search engine to Belle-search.com. These changes are not harmful, but they are very intrusive and may hinder your Web browsing experience. Needless to say, being redirected to...

WinkiSearch is a browser add-on that is unable to cause any harm or serious trouble. Still, it may end up disturbing your Web browsing experience by regularly redirecting you to an unknown website. The site that WinkiSearch promotes is Winki-search.com, and it appears that the goal of the add-on is to enhance the traffic that this website receives. To achieve this, it sets Portal.winki-search.com as the Web browser's new tab page, and Feed.winki-search.com as the default search aggregator....

The Boop Ransomware is a file-locker Trojan from the Ransomware-as-a-Service STOP Ransomware. The Boop Ransomware hides from the user while blocking files with its encryption feature and sells the unlocking service for restoring them afterward. A well-maintained backup on other devices is ideal for recovering any data that the Trojan attacks and most anti-malware programs will counter infection exploits and remove the Boop Ransomware. In-jokes, memes, and other such social phenomena are...

Malware developers are not always skilled and smart hackers who create state-of-the-art cyber-threats. In fact, public hacking forums are filled to the brim with advertisements for low-quality infostealers, Remote Access Trojans, and other popular malware that cybercriminals might be interested in. Often, the poorly coded projects are offered for free, but there is plenty of low-quality malware that is being sold at hefty prices. Such is the case of BitRAT, a piece of malware that is being...

Misleading website messages and prompts are the favorite weapons of online con artists who want to find new ways to get random users engaged in their low-effort tactics. Recently, there has been a sudden rise in the popularity of tactics that aim to hijack the notifications of your Web browser. If the tactic is successful, the con artist behind it will be able to push advertisements to your Web browser by abusing the notifications feature. This tactic is found on websites like...

Enalisesho.club is a fraudulent page that tries to gain the ability to display notifications in your Web browser. Of course, it tries to hide its true intentions, and it disguises the prompt as an 'anti-robot' check that all visitors are asked to complete. According to Enalisesho.club, you need to press 'Allow' to confirm your identity and continue browsing. However, complying with this request will just subscribe you to the Enalisesho.club push notifications. This will allow the page to...

Online tactics do not always aim to collect your login details or payment data – often, they are just about harmless, and spotting them can be very difficult. A great example of such a tactic can be found on Lsmicrosse.club – this page is being promoted via online advertisements that display fake prompts urging the users to click 'Allow' to confirm that they are not robots. Plenty of websites host such anti-robot checks, so many users are likely to trust Lsmicrosse.club blindly. However, this...

The website found at Koler.pro hosts a primary browser-based tactic that tries to hijack your browser notifications via fake alerts and prompts. When you stumble upon Koler.pro, you may be told that you have to click 'Allow' to play a video that you were trying to access – the message is fake, and you can be sure that Koler.pro has no relevant media in store for you. Following its instructions blindly will result in subscribing to the Koler.pro push notifications unknowingly. This low-effort...

Online con artists always look for new ways to deliver paid advertisements to as many users as possible – this way, they can increase their revenue significantly without too much effort. One of the latest tactics to aid them on their quest can be found on Valuedrath.club – the page claims to host a 'human verification' check that must be completed to continue to browse the Web. According to the message found on the page, users can confirm that they are real persons by pressing the 'Allow'...

Mpenseca.club is a Web page that uses a fake anti-robot check to trick visitors into granting it permissions to use Web browser notifications. Falling for the basic con and granting the page the permissions it asks for is not a major issue - Mpenseca.club may abuse the feature to deliver dozens of paid advertisements. Still, it will be unable to cause any major trouble or harm. However, the fact that Mpenseca.club's activity is not harmful does not mean that you should allow it to continue...

Thefaceduck.com is a fake Web page that may claim to host interesting and relevant content that many people will want to see. However, when you try to access the content in question, you may be surprised by a prompt saying 'Checking your browser…' and asking you to click 'Allow' to continue. While this prompt might seem innocent, it serves a very specific purpose – it modifies your Web browser's configuration to permit Thefaceduck.com's notifications. If you let this occur, you will end up...

Thewowfeed.com is home to a Web-based tactic whose goal is to hijack your Web browser notifications. But why would con artists want to do this? The answer is quite simple – they abuse this browser feature to deliver dozens of paid advertisements that will generate revenue whenever these advertisements are displayed or clicked on. If a page like Thewowfeed.com manages to hijack the notifications of a hundred people, the administrators may get quite a profit. Of course, it also is important to...

The Morseop Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that's a significant update of the Sfile Ransomware family. The Morseop Ransomware blocks files from opening with a secure encryption feature and holds the data for ransom and threatening to sell it on the Dark Web. Users should have anti-malware products to block or delete the Morseop Ransomware and secure backups of their files for a ransom-free recovery path. The small family of the Sfile Ransomware, previously known for variants like the...

The P4YME Screenlocker is a screen-blocking Trojan that prevents users from accessing their desktops or Windows UI. Although the P4YME Screenlocker asks for a ransom within half an hour, users should ignore the demand and disinfect their PCs through safer methods. Besides removing the P4YME Screenlocker, reliable anti-malware products should detect and block the Trojan during any installation exploits. Although screen-locking Trojans are not nearly as widespread as the currently-favored...

Unfurlable.com claims to host a robot check that can be completed by pressing 'Allow.' However, if any user tries to perform this action, they will command their Web browser to grant Unfurlable.com permissions to use notifications unknowingly. While this alteration is not a security concern, it can turn out to be an annoying and intrusive issue. The Unfurlable.com notifications may contain advertisements for various content types, and they will bother you whenever your Web browser is being...

7mono.biz is a misleading page that claims to have the ability to check if you are a real person or a robot scavenging the Web. However, the 'anti-robot' checks and measures that 7mono.biz claims to have are fake, and they are utilized to trick you into clicking a button that says 'Allow.' The purpose of this button is not to verify that you are a real person and, instead, its designated purpose is to permit 7mono.biz's notifications in your Web browser. Once this occurs, you will begin to...