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What is Imminent Monitor?
Imminent Monitor is a legitimate remote access tool (RAT) allowing users to control Microsoft Windows-based servers and computers remotely, however, cyber criminals use 'cracked' versions of Imminent Monitor to generate revenue. Therefore, although the tool itself is legitimate, it can be misused in various ways.
The presence of Imminent Monitor on a system controlled by another party might thus cause serious problems.
What is Mr-X666?
Discovered by Michael Gillespie and belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family, Mr-X666 is a malicious ransomware-type program that cyber criminals distribute to extort money (cryptocurrency) from innocent people. This is achieved by encrypting files stored on computers and making ransom demands to restore them.
This ransomware renames encrypted files by adding the ".Mr-X666" extension. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed by Mr-X666 to "1.jpg.Mr-X666". In addition, Mr-X666 creates a ransom message within a file called "HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.txt" and places the file in all folders that contain encrypted files.
What is "Cleanup My Mac"?
As its name suggests, Cleanup My Mac (also distributed as CleanupMY-Mac, Cleanup-My Mac, Cleanup-My-Mac, CleanupMyMac and similar names) is promoted as an application used to clean Mac computers, fix various issues, and improve MacOS system performance.
Developers present this app as a system optimization tool, however, research shows that they promote and distribute it using the "bundling" method, and therefore it is categorized as potentially unwanted app (PUA). Typically, people install PUAs accidentally or unintentionally.
What is Doples?
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Doples is yet another variant of Djvu ransomware. After successful infiltration, Doples encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".dople" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.dople").
Encrypted data immediately becomes unusable. Following successful encryption, Doples generates a text file ("_readme.txt") and places a copy in every folder containing encrypted files.
What is "Error XR01F5"?
"Error XR01F5" is a fake error/virus alert displayed in a pop-up window that appears when visiting a deceptive website. This is a scam used to extort money from people by encouraging them to use paid online services or purchase software.
Generally, visitors to this website do not open it intentionally - they are redirected by installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). One of the main purposes of these apps is to open dubious, deceptive websites. Additionally, PUAs serve users with intrusive advertisements and collect information relating to browsing habits.
What is search.searchrs1.com?
search.searchrs1.com is yet another fake search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites.
Judging on appearance alone, search.searchrs1.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted using a browser-hijacking potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Recipe Star, which usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, search.searchrs1.com and Recipe Star continually record information relating to browsing activity.
What is Free - Online Radio?
Developers promote Free - Online Radio as tool, a browser application that allows people to listen to the radio directly from the browser toolbar.
This is presented as a legitimate app, however, Free - Online Radio is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Adware is ad-supporting software. When installed, it feeds users with ads. Additionally, PUAs often cause redirects to dubious websites and gather browsing-related information.
What is "apple.com-repair.live"?
apple.com-repair.live is a deceptive website that scammers use to trick people into believing that their Mac computers are infected and to encourage them to download a potentially unwanted app (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro. Websites and apps that promote this PUA should be trusted.
Typically, users do not generally visit pages such as apple.com-repair.live intentionally - they are redirected by PUAs installed on their systems. Additionally, these apps display intrusive ads and record browsing-related details.
What is AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker?
AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker is presented as high quality ad blocking software that uses few CPU and memory resources.
This may seem to be a legitimate and useful tool (especially when there are so many ads on the web), however, AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) categorized as adware. It triggers intrusive ads, collects data, and causes redirects to dubious websites.
What is "Your Mac is heavily damaged! (33.2%)"?
"Your Mac is heavily damaged! (33.2%)" is a typical scam (fake virus alert) that is distributed through a deceptive, dubious website. The main purpose of this scam is to trick people into downloading a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro by displaying fake notifications about 'detected' viruses/infections.
Typically, people do not visit websites of this type intentionally - they are redirected to them by other installed PUAs. In addition to unwanted redirects, these apps often feed users with intrusive advertisements and gather information.
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