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What is UpgradedPlatform adware?

UpgradedPlatform is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) designed to function as adware and a browser hijacker - it displays advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying web browser's settings. It is likely that UpgradedPlatform functions as data collector as well.

What is SHurk Steal malware?

SHurk Steal is a piece of malicious software designed to steal sensitive information. It is written in C++ programming language and can be purchased on a hacker forum. It costs 400 rubles per week, 900 rubles per month or it can be purchased for a one-time fee of 3000 rubles. SHurk Steal targets Windows operating systems.

What is Ntlock2 ransomware?

Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family, Ntlock2 is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In simple terms, victims cannot access the files affected by Ntlock2, and they are asked to pay - to restore access to their data.

During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".ntlock2" extension. For example, a file initially named something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.ntlock2", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.ntlock2", and so forth. There also are other variants of this ransomware which use a different number in the extension (e.g., ".ntlock18", ".ntlock21", etc.") After the completion of this process, a ransom note - "HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html" - is dropped onto the desktop.

What is DigitalSearchApp?

DigitalSearchApp is an adware-type application with browser hijacker qualities. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and promoting fake search engines through modifications to browser settings. Additionally, adware and browser hijackers usually have data tracking abilities.

Due to the dubious methods used to distribute DigitalSearchApp, it is categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). One of the methods used to proliferate this app is distribution via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. It is noteworthy that fake updaters/installers spread not only PUAs but also malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

What is AnalyserKey adware?

AnalyserKey is advertising-supported software - it generates advertisements. It also has the qualities of a browser hijacker - it changes a web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. It is likely that AnalyserKey collects various information as well. Typically, users install adware-type apps unintentionally because they are distributed using questionable methods.

What is SearchPrimaryData?

SearchPrimaryData is a rogue application categorized as adware, and it also has browser hijacker traits. This app operates by running intrusive ad campaigns and promotes fake search engines through modifications to browser settings. SearchPrimaryData likely has data tracking abilities as well.

Due to the dubious methods used to distribute adware and browser hijackers, they are considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). SearchPrimaryData has been observed being proliferated via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

What is "Destel Group email virus"?

"Destel Group email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive letters are sent. The scam emails distributed through this campaign are disguised as mail from Destel Group - a legitimate international trading and shipping company.

The aim of the fake letters is to infect recipients' devices with the Agent Tesla RAT (Remote Access Trojan). Malware within this classification operates by enabling remote access and control over infected machines, and this applies to Agent Tesla.

What is captcha-bros[.]com?

Captcha-bros[.]com is a website that uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications and opens other questionable websites. There is a great deal of pages like captcha-bros[.]com on the Internet, some examples are news-bobicu[.]cc, typiccor[.]com, and tik-ttok[.]net. Users do not visit pages of this kind intentionally.

What is BestGameSearch?

BestGameSearch is a rogue browser extension promoting the bestgamesearch.com fake search engine. It operates by making changes to browser settings in order to cause redirects to its web searcher. Additionally, BestGameSearch likely has data tracking abilities, as that is typical of software within this classification.

Due to the questionable techniques used to distribute browser hijackers, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Browser hijackers are commonly bundled with other products, endorsed on deceptive websites, and stealthily installed by intrusive advertisements.

What is system has detected irregular activity email scam?

It is common for an email to be used by scammers as a tool to trick recipients into providing personal information, for example, login credentials, credit card details, social security numbers. Recipients are encouraged to send sensitive information via email or enter it on the provided website. Typically, phishing emails look like letters from legitimate companies.