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What is GIBON ransomware?

GIBON is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher, Matthew Mesa. This malware is distributed via a malicious MS Office document attached to spam emails. The document contains a number of macro commands designed to download and install malware.

Once infiltrated, GIBON encrypts stored data and appends the ".encrypt" extension to each filename. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.encrypt". Following successful encryption, GIBON creates two files ("desktop.ini.encrypt" and "READ_ME_NOW.txt"), placing them in each existing folder.

What is "Windows Failed To Find Any Security Tool"?

"Windows Failed To Find Any Security Tool" is a fake error message distributed via deceptive a software installer downloadable on various websites.

Following infiltration, this malware supposedly scans the system and displays a window with a list of errors. In fact, "Windows Failed To Find Any Security Tool" locks the computer screen and encourages users to contact 'computer technicians'.

What kind of website is fidonav.com?

Developers present fidonav.com as a "top-notch" Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results, and by providing quick access to various popular websites (such as Facebook, eBay, YouTube, etc.).

Judging on appearance alone, fidonav.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without permission (browser hijackers). Furthermore, fidonav.com delivers intrusive advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Windows Product Key Failure?

"Windows Product Key Failure" is a fake error message displayed by various malicious websites. Research shows that users often visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

Following infiltration, these rogue programs cause redirects, run unwanted processes, gather browser/system information, and deliver malicious advertisements (banners, pop-ups, coupons, etc.)

What is Sad?

Sad is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, Leo. Once infiltrated, Sad encrypts stored files using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, Sad appends the ".[user's_ID]" extension to the name of each file.

For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg.AEE7F48E972BF6CA000C4C33E3C263B6B70CB1397EF9B755DC700C7A63528559".

After successfully encrypting files, Sad creates four files ("_HELPME_DECRYPT_.png" [also set as the desktop wallpaper], "_HELPME_DECRYPT_.html", "_HELPME_DECRYPT_.txt", and "_HELPME_DECRYPT_.hta"), placing them on the desktop.

What kind of malware is Hacking?

Hacking is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Hacking encrypts various information. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".hacking" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.hacking".

After successfully encrypting files, this virus generates a text file ("Message_Important.txt"), which contains a ransom-demand message and is placed in each existing folder.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (now known as IAC Applications), MyEasyLotto is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to find winning numbers for various lotteries.

Many users believe that this functionality is legitimate and useful, however, MyEasyLotto often infiltrates systems without consent and stealthily modifies web browser options. For these reasons, MyEasyLotto is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is Kristina?

Discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri, Kristina is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt stored data. During encryption, Kristina appends filenames with the "[id]-[developers_email].crypt12" extension.

For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg=16601=hernansec@protonmail.ch.crypt12". Once files are encrypted, Kristina changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is thisclickisforyou.com?

Identical to adprohub.com, consertist.com, deloton.com, adexchangerate.com, and many others, thisclickisforyou.com is a malicious website designed to redirect to various other suspicious sites. Users often visit thisclickisforyou.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

As well as causing redirects, potentially unwanted programs generate malicious ads, run unwanted processes, and gather various data.

What is hp.myway.com?

BetterCareerSearch is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications). According to the developers, BetterCareerSearch allows users to find various job offers.

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, BetterCareerSearch is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies web browser options without users' consent.