Toksearches.xyz is a low-quality search engine, which you are unlikely to want to use when you have access to reputable search services like Google, Bing, Yahoo and others. However, many users online are complaining that they are being redirected to Toksearches.xyz even though they have never used this page before. This issue may be owed to the fact that they have installed a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or a browser hijacker on their computers unknowingly. The Toksearches.xyz hijacker,...

Browser-notification.work is a fraudulent website that is being advertised through online advertisements and pop-ups hosted on low-quality websites. Typically, the contents of Browser-notification.work tell users that they are supposed to click 'Allow' to enable the download they requested, but doing this will not provide them with access to any downloadable content. In fact, Browser-notification.work does not host any files at all, and its sole purpose is to trick you into clicking the...

MacControl, also known as MaControl or MacKontrol, is a Trojan backdoor designed to target Apple's range of laptops and desktops. The first information about this threat dates back to 2012, but it has been active for different intervals of time since then – it appears that cybercriminals are still using it to this very day, even though it might not work on Apple's most recent operating systems. Regardless of this, outdated macOS systems might be threatened by MacControl's attacks, and their...

QuickLookSearches is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that does not pose a threat to your computer's safety. It may, however, bring some intrusive changes, which are likely to hinder your Web browsing experience. For example, it may replace the default search engine, new tab page, or homepage that your Web browser uses. The replacement is usually a 3rd-party search engine, which hosts an overwhelming number of advertisements, and a search feature, which prioritizes sponsored search...

Formatting a USB drive is typically a straightforward operation, but there might be more than one way to approach this task. Furthermore, there are several options you will need to configure, and below we will explain what they do: How to Format a USB Drive Start by plugging in the USB drive you wish to work with, and then open a new Finder window to locate the USB Drive. Keep in mind that formatting the drive will wipe out any data stored on it, so you may need to save your files...

Mac users have several options to use when they try to take a screenshot, and many may not even know that macOS' integrated screenshot utilities are even capable of capturing videos, Below, we describe the most convenient ways to take screenshots on Mac: Using Key Combinations If you want to take a quick screenshot, then you can use the following key combinations to grab snapshots: Shift + Command + 3 to take a screenshot of the entire desktop. Shift + Command +...

If you are looking to improve your Mac's security by replacing or resetting the administrator password, then you should know that there are several ways to do this, and they may be applicable in different situations. Typically, you need administrator access to achieve this, so please keep this in mind when reading the instructions below: Changing Administrator Login Details Changing your password periodically (at least once every few months) is recommended to enhance your system...

Message-alert.info is a bogus website that wants to get its visitors involved in a basic online tactic. The goal of the Message-alert.info pop-ups is to convince visitors of the site that they need to perform certain actions to view media, play a video, or access other content. Typically, the instructions are to click 'Allow' to do this, but this action results in something very different – users will end up subscribing to Message-alert.info's notifications. Once the subscription is active,...

Freegamer.info is a website that claims to provide users with access to a rich library of free-to-play games that can be either downloaded or played through the Web browser. However, it may also offer users to download suspicious software or browser add-ons, which will supposedly enhance your ability to browse Freegamer.info. However, the truth about the applications offered by this website is that they may end up being a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or a browser hijacker, which may...

The Npsk Ransomware is a file-locker that is considered impossible to decrypt via free tools. It is based on the  S TOP Ransomware  project and, unfortunately, both of these threats use an almost flawless file-locking mechanism, which would be impossible to reverse without acquiring the unique decryption key that the Npsk Ransomware generated for the victim's device. However, this key is only stored on the servers of the attackers, and they are not willing to provide it for free – they ask...

Malware developers are once again targeting the most popular mobile operating system, Android. The threat used this time seems to disguise its presence on infected devices by adopting the name 'System Update,' as well as by hiding its icons and components from all visible menus. While the 'System Update' Android Malware works in the background, it has the ability to perform a wide range of tasks such as collect data and images, intercept text messages, access the microphone and phone...

If you are worried about your Web browser's performance been worse than you remember it, then you should know that this is something perfectly normal. The performance of Web browsers may often deteriorate over time since they get bloated with cached files, cookies, all sorts of extensions, and plenty of other information that may not be important. This is why doing some casual 'maintenance' on your Web browsers is strongly recommended to keep their performance as good as possible. Here are...

Safari is the preferred Web browser of many macOS and Windows users. Just like any other Web browser, it is also susceptible to all bug kinds and performance issues, which may end up hindering its performance and stability. Often, the best way to approach such an issue is to reset the Web browser to its factory settings, therefore removing any influences that may have impacted in a negative manner. If you are looking for a tutorial on how to reset Safari, then you can find it below:...

Online phishing tactics can be threatening exceptionally, especially when they are widely spread, and target sensitive data such as your login for an online payment service. Needless to say, one of the most popular targets of phishing tactics is PayPal customers. One of the nastiest tactics of this type is the 'Your Account PayPal Has Been Limited' scam – it works by warning recipients that their profile has been limited, and they need to perform certain actions to remove the restrictions....

Convuster is an adware family for macOS, and having it on your system is likely to result in a terrible Web browsing experience because it will be riddled with unwanted advertisements. The good news is that adware is not considered to be threatening, and your system should be safe relatively as long as you remember not to interact with any of the suspicious ads that may show up in your Web browser. Of course, the fact that the Convuster adware might not be threatening does not mean that you...

Free gifts and prizes are common tricks that online con artists use to get their targets involved in online tactics. Often, the fraudulent offers are promoted via aggressive pop-ups and advertisements, but the criminals behind the 'Facebook Lottery' Email scam have adopted a different approach. They approach their targets via an email message claiming to come from the 'Facebook Lottery Team' – an entity that does not exist. According to the message, the recipient is one of the three lucky...

Fake emails are one of the favorite tricks of cybercriminals and online con artists to induce their potential victims into performing potentially harmful actions. One of the massive email tactics active in the past few weeks is related to GoDaddy, a reputable company offering all sorts of domain and Web hosting services. Users of GoDaddy are being targeted with fraudulent emails claiming to come from the service, and their contents urge the recipient to update their account's credentials...

The Pecunia Ransomware is a file-encryption Trojan that is being distributed online via fake downloads and updates, misleading advertisements, corrupted email attachments, and other shady content coming from low-quality websites. Needless to say, trying to steer away from suspicious files and websites is not always easy, so it is best to have a secondary later of protection in the shape of a regularly updated anti-virus software suite. Keeping your system secured at all times is the most...

Cybercriminals continue to rely on file-lockers to be their #1 extortion tools. Threats of this type are able to cause potentially permanent damage to the files found on infected machines, and recovering them may only be possible with the use of a specialized decryptor. The Onim Ransomware is one of the threats that use this exact strategy and, unfortunately, it is not compatible with free decryption tools. If the Onim Ransomware manages to harm the files on your system, then you will not be...

Mac users can protect their files and folders with a password so that their contents would be inaccessible by other users of the computer. If you did not know this feature exists, then keep on reading to find out how you can make use of macOS' password-protected content: How to Password-Protect a Folder The best way to password-protect the contents of a macOS folder is to turn it into an encrypted disk image. You can do this by launching the Disk Utility and then going to File...