JDownloader is a download management utility that should allow users to enjoy faster download speeds when downloading files from various file hosting and sharing sites. In addition to this, the application is supposed to offer support for split downloads, pausable downloads and other quality of life features. Download managers used to be really popular over a decade ago, but nowadays they are somewhat obsolete. If you think you do not need to use JDownloader any longer, then you might be...

AdGuard is a popular ad-blocking tool available for a wide range of operating systems and Web browsers. It has proven to be a very efficient product when it comes to delivering an ad-free browsing experience to its users. However, it is worth mentioning that there are many other ad-blocking tools to choose from. If you are dissatisfied with AdGuard and wish to explore other options, then you should start by uninstalling AdGuard first. Below, you will find instructions on how to remove the...

The iStart Search Bar is an intrusive browser extension that may promise to enhance the users' online experience by introducing them to a feature-rich search engine and many other improvements. However, the true goal of iStart Search Bar is to bring traffic to a search engine affiliated with it, therefore boosting the ad revenue it generates. While this is not threatening, it may end up causing problems for the user because they will be forced to use a 3rd-party search engine that they do not...

Bridlebuddles, also seen as Bridlebuddies, is a suspicious browser add-on or standalone application, which seems to share some similarities with IdleBuddy, an infamous Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP,) which has caused problems for users all around the world. The good news is that Bridlebuddles is not considered to be threatening – the worst that this PUP does is to manipulate your Web browser's behavior and settings. The changes it brings may replace your Web browser's homepage, new tab...

Bestcaptcharesolver.com is a deceptive page that may be loaded in your Web browser because of online advertisements and pop-ups spawned by unreliable websites. Visitors of Bestcaptcharesolver.com may see a legitimate-looking prompt asking them to confirm that they are not a robot by pressing 'Allow.' Plenty of websites have similar anti-robot checks in place, but you can rest assured that the one on Bestcaptcharesolver.com is fake. This is one of the many Web pages that online fraudsters use...

AthenaSearch is an intrusive browser add-on for macOS and Windows Web browsers. It should not be mistaken with the product found at Athenasearch.io, a legitimate add-on for WordPress, Magento and other online store platforms. AthenaSearch does not have an official website or download location and, instead, it may be promoted through fake downloads, misleading advertisements, software bundles and other deceptive content. If you install AthenaSearch, your Web browser's settings might be...

InfoPicked is a potentially problematic macOS application that may end up on your device without your approval. Often, suspicious files of this sort are delivered through deceptive advertisements, misleading promises, fake downloads or software bundling. Users who have 'InfoPicked' on their devices may often encounter the 'InfoPicked Will Damage Your Computer' Message error. This warning is meant to inform you that macOS has disabled the execution of this file, and you should probably look...

The STOP Ransomware family continues to be a major problem for users worldwide since it enables any cybercriminal to get their own file-locker up and running in a matter of minutes. Because of this, we have seen hundreds of similar ransomware threats flood the Internet in 2020 and, unfortunately, this trend is not dying down in 2021. The latest variant of the  STOP Ransomware  to be seen in the wild is called the Ygkz Ransomware, and it has already managed to cause problems for several...

LazyScripter APT is a newly identified Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group whose activity, tools, and targets appear to overlap with those of other APT groups operating from the Middle East. However, there is not enough data to determine whether the LazyScripter APT shares members with other groups from the region or if they really operate from a country in the Middle East. The criminals appear to express high interest in airlines and immigration-related organizations in Canada. One of...

The Lazarus APT has surprised cybersecurity researchers once again by deploying a threatening implant that had not been used for a while - ThreatNeedle. The ThreatNeedle Malware has targeted dozens of countries and, as usual, the Lazarus criminals are going after targets in various industries. The malware possesses typical backdoor Trojan functionality, and it seems that the criminals are relying on cleverly tailored spear-phishing campaigns to reach their targets. The last time the...

Windows 10 has undoubtedly been one of the largest updates for the Windows operating system. It introduced an enhanced interface, plenty of quality-of-life improvements, and tons of new features meant to enhance the computer's performance and functionality. However, one of the major grips that users have with Windows 10 is how aggressive it tends to be with its updates. While it is strongly recommended to install operating system updates as soon as they become available, many Windows 10 users...

Opera used to be one of the most popular Web browsers, but it has since become rather obscure because of the ever-growing popularity of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. If you think it is time to move on and use a more modern Web browser, then you should consider removing Opera's files. The best ways to uninstall Opera from your Windows or macOS computer can be found below: Uninstalling Opera on Windows Open the Start Menu, and go to Apps -> Apps and Settings. Find the entry...

ooVoo used to be a popular messaging and voice chat software that was available for all popular desktop and mobile platforms. However, it was discontinued in 2017, and nowadays its networks are offline, even though the original software package can still be downloaded. Of course, downloading and installing it would mean nothing, as users would be unable to create an account or access their previous one. Needless to say, having ooVoo on your computer is pointless, and you should proceed to...

StandardBoost is a piece of macOS software that may end up running on your computer even though you do not recall downloading or installing it. Usually, users install StandardBoost by accident when they come across a low-quality software bundle that offers to install 3rd-party tools like StandardBoost. If users are not paying enough attention to the instructions on their screens, they may authorize StandardBoost's installation unknowingly However, software bundling is not the only trick used...

ProtocolPort is a troublesome macOS application that does not have anything of value to offer. ProtocolPort may be promoted online through misleading advertisements, fake Adobe Flash Player updates, or other deceptive content that may claim to be very useful. Even if you fall for one of these tricks and end up installing ProtocolPort, you will not be in danger. This software is not unsafe, and it cannot cause major issues or security concerns. What it will do, however, is to hinder your Web...

InitialSkill is an intrusive Mac application that users are likely to install accidentally because it tends to be propagated through software bundling, fake installers, misleading advertisements and other shady tricks. The goal of InitialSkill is to drop its files on the computer and then plant them in multiple hidden folders, therefore making its removal a difficult task. Furthermore, the InitialSkill Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) may tamper with macOS 'Device Profiles' and 'Launch...

FakeFileOpener is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) targeting users of macOS systems. This PUP does not have an official website and, instead, its creators are likely to propagate it through fake downloads, updates, misleading advertisements and other deceptive content. The good news is that ending up with FakeFileOpener on your computer is unlikely to result in harmful consequences – this software does not engage in harmful behavior. It may, however, set itself as the default...

HonkBox is a detection name used for a piece of macOS malware that users may have no idea is residing on their computers. The payload may be delivered via a fake email attachment, fake download, pirated content or other suspicious downloads. Once deployed, HonkBox works in the background to manipulate the operating system and software in different ways. For example, it may redirect the user to ad-ridden websites, tactics and other shady content. Users who came across HonkBox state that the...

SearchAwesome is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) for macOS systems. SearchAwesome may be promoted online as an enhanced search tool that will help users discover better content online. However, the true purpose of SearchAwesome is to promote 3rd-party search engine that are unlikely to be as reliable as your current favorite search engine. Once SearchAwesome is installed, it will make changes to your Web browser so that you will be redirected to 3rd-party search services whenever you try...

The MINEBRIDGE RAT is a threatening piece of malware compatible with Windows systems. The goal of this Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is to provide remote attackers with access to the compromised system, as well as the ability to execute various tasks on it. Usually, these capabilities are abused to collect confidential data, monitor the victim, or carry out other covert and harmful operations. Recently, a mass email spam campaign spreading the MINEBRIDGE RAT has been detected by cybersecurity...