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What is 24H?

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, 24H is a ransomware-type virus designed to stealthily infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files.

During encryption, 24H appends filenames with the ".24H" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.24H"). Encrypted data immediately becomes unusable. 24H then generates a text file ("ReadME-24H.txt"), placing a copy in every existing folder.

What is Ummy Video Downloader?

Developers present Ummy Video Downloader as a great tool that allows users to download videos from the YouTube, RuTube, and Dailymotion websites.

This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, Ummy Video Downloader is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) tracking of web browsing activity, and; 3) display of intrusive advertisements.

What is HYENA LOCKER?

First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, HYENA LOCKER is a ransomware-type virus that originates from the Everbe ransomware family. Immediately after infiltration, HYENA LOCKER encrypts most stored files and adds the ".[hyena@rape.lol].HYENA" appendix to name of each compromised file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[hyena@rape.lol].HYENA").

After successfully encrypting data, HYENA LOCKER generates a text file named "!_HOW_RECOVERY_FILES_!.txt" and places a copy in every existing folder.

What is search.searchmood.com?

The search.searchmood.com application is developed by an Indian company called SearchMood. This app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is likely to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. These applications are often installed without users' consent and promote a fake search engine.

What is searchdims.network?

searchdims.network is one of many browser hijackers on the Internet and is also known as Search Dims. This is software (an add-on or extension) developed by Smash Media Network, which targets the Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers. 

Search Dims is a fake search engine and a browser hijacker that is installed on systems either with or without users' knowledge.

What is slicksearch.com?

slicksearch.com (slick or SlickSEARCH) is a search engine provided by slickly.com, a site that offers 'the future of search engines' and supposedly provides 'the best results', a 'great browsing experience', and an alternative to other popular search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc. Judging on appearance alone, it may seem legitimate and the name corresponds to its function.

What is epicsearches.com?

Epicsearches.com or Epic Searches is one of many search engines that seems very similar to popular search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing etc. It is offered by epic-company.com as an alternative for fast and accurate searches. Epic Searches claims to be a top-rated search engine as recommended by privacy experts worldwide.

What is foobaroo.com?

foobaroo.com (or FooBaroo/FooSearch) is another search engine owned and operated by FooBaroo (as stated on foobaroo.com). You can use this search engine through the foobaroo.com website or by installing a FooBaroo extension. The appearance of this search engine is very similar to other popular search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and so on.

What is search.hthecalendar.co?

search.hthecalendar.co is one of many browser hijackers and fake search engines also known as The Calendar. The software is distributed by a Cyprus-based company called Polarity Technologies Ltd., and is installed on the browser as an extension, add-on, or program on the Windows Operating System.

What is lammbda.com?

lammbda.com (LAMMBDA) is a search engine owned and operated by lammbda.com, which is installed on browsers as an extension or can be used through the lammbda.com website. It is a search engine that supposedly offers an improved browsing experience by providing fast and and accurate results.

Judging on appearance alone, it may seem similar to popular, legitimate search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, and others.