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What is Pluto?
Pluto is one of many ransomware-type viruses discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie. Following successful infiltration, Pluto encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".pluto" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.pluto").
Once encryption is complete, Pluto generates a text file ("!!!READ_IT!!!.txt") that contains a ransom-demand message. Another variants of this ransomware use ".Neptune" and ".mecury" extensions for encrypted files.
What is search.ranimaker.com?
search.ranimaker.com is categorized as a fake search engine and is virtually identical to search.fegline.com, search.blueslaluz.com, search.getmybestyear.com, and many others.
Developers present this as a legitimate and useful tool, however, this search engine records browsing-related and other data. Furthermore, developers promote search.ranimaker.com using rogue downloaders/installers that modify browser settings.
What kind of malware is FileSlack?
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, The FileSlack program is categorized as ransomware. Like most ransomware-type computer infections, FileSlack is used by cyber criminals who attempt to encrypt users' data (stored on computers) and make ransom demands.
Once installed, FileSlack renames all encrypted files by adding the ".FileSlack" extension (e.g. "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.FileSlack") and generates a ransom message within the "Readme_Restore_Files.txt" text file.
What is "Speakup"?
Speakup is a high-risk trojan designed to target Linux and MacOS operating systems. This malware is used to proliferate cryptomining applications and misuse infected systems to mine cryptocurrencies without the device owner's consent. Although Speakup typically targets Linux servers, in some cases, it also infects other systems.
The presence of Speakup significantly diminishes computer performance and poses a threat to the hardware.
What is CryCipher?
Discovered by GrujaRS, CryCipher is another ransomware-type computer infection that cyber criminals have developed to encrypt data stored on victims' computers and urge them pay ransoms. I.e. to blackmail people with computers infected by this ransomware.
Once it infiltrates the system, CryCipher generates the "Readme_now.txt" file and automatically opens it. CryCipher also renames each encrypted file by adding the ".locked" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.locked".
What is Amber?
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Amber is a malicious program, a new variant of Dharma, and classified as ransomware. Like most computer infections of this type, it encrypts data and blocks access to files, which allows developers to blackmail victims and demand ransom payments.
Amber is designed to rename encrypted files by adding an additional ".amber" extension plus a unique victim ID and the developer's email address. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.id-1E857D00.[korvin0amber@cock.li].amber". It also creates a "RECOVERY FILES.txt" text file and displays a pop-up window.
What is Frend?
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Frend is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called Dharma. Once infiltrated, Frend encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".frend" extension plus the victim's ID and developer's email address.
For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.id-1E857D00.[undogdianact1986@aol.com].frend". Once data is encrypted, Frend places the "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" text file on the victim's desktop and opens a pop-up window.
What is newpush.support?
newpush.support is one of many rogue websites, the number of which is growing daily. Examples of other virtually identical sites include bodelen.com, mobnootiffy.com, and lameterthenhep.info. The main goal of this website is to display dubious content or force visitors to open other dubious websites.
Typically, people end up visiting newpush.support due to potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on their browsers or operating systems. PUAs are often installed inadvertently, force users to visit untrustworthy websites and feed them with intrusive ads, and collect data.
What is Search.fegline.com?
search.fegline.com is a fake, dubious search engine and similar to many others of this kind including search.blueslaluz.com, search.getmybestyear.com, and search.byomlapp.com. Although the site it is promoted as legitimate and useful, its main purpose is to gather browsing-related information.
Furthermore, developers promote this search engine using rogue downloaders/installers that modify browser settings.
What is search.blueslaluz.com?
search.blueslaluz.com is a fake search engine virtually identical to many others of this type including search.getmybestyear.com, search.byomlapp.com, and search.kimosachi.com.
This site is presented as a legitimate search engine capable of providing an enhanced browsing experience (faster searches, more accurate search results, and so on), however, like most search engines, it is promoted using rogue downloaders/installers designed to modify affected browser settings. Furthermore, when used, search.blueslaluz.com records browsing-related data.
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