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What is IdeaReference?

IdeaReference is classified as adware, however, it also operates as a browser hijacker. This app promotes a fake search engine (Safe Finder) by changing browser settings and opening it through akamaihd.net. It also serves advertisements and is capable of reading private, sensitive information.

Commonly, users download and install apps of this type (adware, browser hijackers, etc.) inadvertently and, for this reason, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What kind of malware is Dr?

Dr is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption.

During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber criminals email address and the ".dr" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.id-1E857D00.[dr.decrypt@aol.com].dr" following encryption.

After this process is complete, ransom demand messages are created in a pop-up window and "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" text file.

What is StreamAllSearch?

StreamAllSearch is a typical browser hijacker which changes certain browser settings to the address of a fake search engine (streamall-search.com). Apps of this type often collect details relating to web browsing activities.

Generally, people download and install these rogue apps unintentionally and, therefore, browser hijackers fall into the category of potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is SearchLetters?

SearchLetters operates both as adware and a browser hijacker: it displays advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying certain browser settings. Users tend to install this app inadvertently through a deceptive Adobe Flash Player installer.

Therefore, SearchLetters (and other apps of this type) is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

What is the "Credit Card Refund" email virus?

"Credit Card Refund" is a spam campaign designed to proliferate Dridex banking malware. These scam emails are presented as purchase/payment refunds. The attached Excel spreadsheet supposedly contains important information concerning this fake refund. Once opened, however, this malicious file starts the infection process (i.e. download/installation of Dridex malware).

What is InterfaceSample?

InterfaceSample is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. It operates by running intrusive ad campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines. This app promotes Safe Finder through akamaihd.net. Additionally, most adware infections and browser hijackers gather browsing-related information.

Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate InterfaceSample, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is UpdateSearch?

UpdateSearch browser hijacker promotes update-search.com (the address of a fake search engine). Like most apps of this type, it achieves this by changing certain browser settings. UpdateSearch is also likely to collect information relating to users' browsing habits.

People often download and install browser hijackers unintentionally and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is Game Searcher PRO?

Game Searcher PRO is a browser hijacker, endorsed as a tool for easy access to various free online games. This software operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote search.gamesearcher.pro (a fake search engine). Game Searcher PRO also monitors users' browsing activity.

Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate this browser hijacker, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is GeneralCache?

The GeneralCache app is designed to display ads, promote the Safe Finder website via akamaihd.net, and promote a fake search engine by changing certain browser settings. Generally, these apps also gather data. Therefore, GeneralCache operates as adware and a browser hijacker.

People often download and install these programs unintentionally and, for this reason, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is Stream?

Stream hijacks browsers by changing settings to woosh.pro (the address of a fake search engine). It is also likely to collect various data. Generally, users download and install apps of this type inadvertently and, for this reason, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).