What is Screencastify?

Screencastify (Screencastify – Screen Video Recorder) is browser extension allowing to capture content of your browser’s screen. However, many computer experts classify it as a “browser hijacker”. Screencastify modifies browser configuration to prevent its removal. After these manipulations, the “deleting” option will be blocked:

Also, Screencastify is the main culprit responsible for countless pop-up advertisements and constant redirections in your web-browser. In addition to reducing browsing experience, you may accidentally end up on the harmful website as the result of another redirect. Therefore, there is a high risk to be infected with more malware while Screencastify is installed on your Mac. The only way to avoid this is to remove Screencastify from Mac as soon as possible. To do this – follow our step-by-step guide. read more

What is Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com?

Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com is a malware that may hijack Safari, Mozilla, and Google Chrome web-browsers. The main purpose of the malware is to make users use a new search engine that it sets after hijacking. Beware, it can display irrelevant search results to trick users into visiting sponsored web-pages which are mostly not safe. Furthermore, every step you take on the Internet will be logged while malware is on your Mac, all your browsing history, input information including bank information, passwords will be tracked. Therefore, there is a high risk of personal data leakage. The only way to avoid this is to remove Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com from Mac as soon as possible. read more

What is Nxt01.club?

Nxt01.club may take over your web browser and set itself as a default search engine. Malware like this is called “browser hijacker”. The browser hijacker is a small application which is used to increase the traffic of partner sites. It’s not a virus and in fact, it can’t harm your Mac directly, however, its presence on your device can greatly reduce browsing experience. For example, it may display pop-up advertisements as well as cause redirections to partner sites. Furthermore, every step you take on the Internet will be logged, all your browsing history, input information including bank information, passwords will be tracked. Therefore, there is a high risk of personal data leakage. The only way to avoid this is to remove Nxt01.club from Mac as soon as possible. read more