I recently came across an issue with Xiaomi phones where users would get strange notifications and ads from something called “Package Installer”. It looks like an app installed on the device, yet users are unable to find it and remove it...
Category - Mobile Threats
Scanning Your Device Pop-up iPhone
The devices in Apple’s ecosystem are a tough nut to crack for hackers, but there are more ways than one to exploit less experienced users. In many cases, infecting the device with actual malware isn’t even necessary as long as the user...
The Android.virus.adcheat.outappad.wau Virus Detection
The Android.virus.adcheat.outappad.wau detection is specific to android devices (obviously) that have an anti-virus program. The weird thing in this case is that these AV programs remove apps even from the Google Play store – meaning if this...
How to Remove the Riskassessment.life Virus
We just stumbled across something called riskassessment.life – yet another type of mobile scam aimed at tricking you into downloading rogue software or sharing personal data with the scammers. It appears that mobile threats are currently...
How to remove Blessed Breakthroughs cc Virus Popups
Blessed Breakthroughs cc is yet another of the recent wave of mobile hijackers that use push-notifications to promote shady offers through scare tactics. It is similar to higopo.com (android only) and encryptiondefender.cc (iphone only). The latter...
How to Remove the Higopo.com Virus Spam From Android
We were recently notified by our readers of a scam called Higopo.com. It’s been running for the better part of a month now, and at first we didn’t want to cover it at all, since we deal with malware, and not plain scams. But, after...
How to Remove Encryption Defender CC From iPhone
We created this page to help users remove encryptiondefender.cc – a pop-up virus targeting primarily mobile users (especially iPhone), with a smaller mix of desktop infections as well. Most users refer to it as Encryption Defender, so...
Load02.biz Virus iPhone
Load02.biz is a browser hijacking application that iPhone owners may discover on their device. Applications like Load02.biz, similar to Stanza.co, frequently redirect users to websites that benefit from traffic and advertising. Browser hijackers...
Navigating the Deceptive Waters of WhatsApp Gold Scam: A Comprehensive Guide
The digital world is teeming with opportunities for connection and innovation, yet it’s also fraught with scams that threaten our online safety. The WhatsApp Gold scam is a striking example of how cybercriminals exploit our trust in popular...
Dealing With News-vatoyi.cc Pop-Ups on Android: A Comprehensive Guide
Pop-up scams on Android phones have become increasingly common, misleading users with alarming messages. One such nuisance is the News-vatoyi.cc pop-up, which has perplexed many users with its persistent and alarming notifications. This article...