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What is NetDataSearch?

Part of the AdLoad malware family, NetDataSearch is classified as adware and possesses browser hijacker capabilities. It delivers intrusive, annoying, untrusted and even harmful advertisements.

NetDataSearch browser hijacking characteristics include browser modification and promotion of fake search engines. Furthermore, adware and browser hijackers usually have data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity.

Most users install this application unintentionally, and therefore it is also classified as an unwanted application. NetDataSearch is known to proliferate through bogus Flash Player updates.

Note that fake updaters can spread Trojans, ransomware and other malware.

What is Allah ransomware?

Allah is a ransomware-type malicious program. It encrypts data, which renders the files inaccessible and unusable. The ransomware then creates ransom notes that demand payment for the decryption (i.e., access/use recovery).

During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".allah" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.allah" - following encryption.

After this process is complete, ransom-demanding messages - "HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt" - are dropped into compromised folders.

What is topfreearticles[.]xyz?

Topfreearticles[.]xyz functions as suadeh[.]club, top-captcharesolver[.]com, apsolutamente[.]com and a great number of other pages of this type. This page opens a couple of questionable, potentially malicious sites or displays deceptive content - it depends on the geolocation of its visitors.

In one way or another, websites like topfreearticles[.]xyz cannot be trusted. Users rarely open such pages by themselves. In most cases, these pages get opened through clicked deceptive ads, visited untrustworthy websites or installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is SearchConvertersWeb?

SearchConvertersWeb is a piece of software classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings - in order to promote (by causing redirects to) the searchconvertersweb.com fake search engine.

Furthermore, software within this classification gathers browsing-related information. Due to the questionable techniques used to distribute browser hijackers, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

What is XRatLocker?

Ransomware is a form of malicious software that prevents victims from accessing their data by encrypting it and generates a ransom demanding message (e.g., a text file or a pop-up window). XRatLocker ransomware variant encrypts files and changes their extension to ".crypted".

For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.crypted", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.crypted", and so forth. This ransomware creates the "how to recover files.html" file as a ransom note.

XRatLocker creates this HTML file in all folders containing affected files.

What is the K3n3dy ransomware?

K3n3dy is the name of a malicious program categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption (access recovery). During the encryption process, compromised files are renamed with the ".k3n3dy.[victim's_ID]" extension, "victim's ID" refers to the unique code assigned to the malware's victim.

For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg. k3n3dy.28A-C04-CD6" - following encryption. After this process is complete, ransom notes - "!!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT" - are dropped into affected folders.

What is the Anonymous ransomware?

Belonging to the Xorist malware family, Anonymous is a ransomware-type program. Software within this classification typically operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for the decryption.

In other words, victims cannot access the files affected by ransomware, and they are asked to pay - to restore their data. Anonymous malicious program also encrypts data, though its goals are unclear.

During the encryption process, affected files are appended with the ".anonymous" extension. For example, a file initially titled something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.anonymous", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.anonymous", and so on.

Once this process is complete, the Anonymous malware displays a message in a pop-up window and creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" text file. Additionally, this ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is SphinxLookup?

SphinxLookup is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and promoting fake search engines through modifications to browser settings.

Due to the dubious techniques used to distribute SphinxLookup, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). It is worth noting that this app has been observed being proliferated via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

Furthermore, most PUAs have data tracking abilities, which are employed to spy on users' browsing activity. SphinxLookup adware likely has such functionalities as well.

What is suadeh[.]club?

As a rule, web pages like suadeh[.]club are promoted via deceptive advertisements, various untrustworthy pages, and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that users download and install on browsers or computers unknowingly. In other words, users do not visit websites like suadeh[.]club intentionally.

There is a great number of pages that are similar to suadeh[.]club, some examples are top-captcharesolver[.]com, apsolutamente[.]com and newlistiong[.]com. Once visited, these pages load deceptive content (show misleading messages persuading users to click the "Allow" button) or open about two or three other unreliable websites. It depends on the geolocation of their visitors.

What is apsolutamente[.]com?

Apsolutamente[.]com opens a couple of shady websites or loads its deceptive content - it depends on visitor's geolocation (IP address). In one way or another, it is recommended not to visit this page or trust other pages that it is designed to promote.

It is worth mentioning that there are many pages like apsolutamente[.]com. A couple of examples are newlistiong[.]com, news-mifet[.]cc, and psaimoodriy[.]com.

Typically, users open them by visiting untrustworthy websites, clicking shady advertisements. It is also common for pages like apsolutamente[.]com to be opened by browsers that have some potentially unwanted application (PUA) installed on them.