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What is Explorer?

Discovered by security researcher, Karsten Hahn, Explorer is a ransomware-type virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear.

Once infiltrated, Explorer encrypts various data using AES cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends names of encrypted files with the ".explorer" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.explorer". Explorer then changes the desktop wallpaper and creates a text file ("READ_IT.TXT"), placing it on the desktop.

What is webofsearch.com?

Identical to startwebsearch.com, webofsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. On initial inspection, webofsearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site continually records information relating to browsing activity.

Furthermore, developers promote it via rogue download/installation set-ups that hijack Internet browsers and modify settings without direct user permission.

What is startwebsearch.com?

According to the developers, startwebsearch.com is a "high-quality" Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. On initial inspection, startwebsearch.com may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that startwebsearch.com is also legitimate. In fact, it is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without consent. In addition, startwebsearch.com continually gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is your-search.com?

According to the developers, your-search.com is an Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, your-search.com barely differs from Yahoo, Google, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that your-search.com is also legitimate and useful. In fact, developers promote this site by employing rogue download/installation set-ups designed to modify browser options without consent. Furthermore, your-search.com continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is videoconvertsearch.com?

videoconvertsearch.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved results and allows format conversion of audio/video files.

Initially, videoconvertsearch.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site track users' Internet browsing activity by gathering various user-system information. In addition, videoconvertsearch.com is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without consent.

What is Reyptson?

Reyptson is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher, xXToffeeXx. Once infiltrated, Reyptson encrypts stored data using AES-128 cryptography. In doing so, this ransomware appends filenames with the ".REYPTSON" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.REYPTSON").

Reyptson then creates a text file ("Como_Recuperar_Tus_Ficheros.txt"), places it in each folder containing encrypted files, and opens a pop-up window.

What is strongpasswordsearch.com?

Developers present strongpasswordsearch.com as a "high-experience" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and by allowing users to generate "strong passwords".

Judging on appearance alone, strongpasswordsearch.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote the site via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser settings without permission. Furthermore, strongpasswordsearch.com records various user-system information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Shoppr?

Identical to FunFeedr, Shoppr is a deceptive application claiming to save time and money by displaying coupons and enabling other online shopping-related features - "With Shoppr, you’ll always find the lowest price for any product you’re looking for online – all automatically, all while you’re shopping.

Gone are the days of wasting time comparing prices manually, leave it to Shoppr to save you expenses and trouble!" These fake promises are used to trick users into believing that Shoppr is legitimate and useful.

In fact, this deceptive app is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, generates a wide range of intrusive online advertisements, and monitors Internet browsing activity.

What is tracepackagesearch.com?

Developers present tracepackagesearch.com as a "high-experience" Internet search engine that enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and allowing users to track the status of package deliveries.

On initial inspection, tracepackagesearch.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using rogue download/installation set-ups designed to change browser settings without direct user permission. Furthermore, tracepackagesearch.com records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is newstartsearch.com?

newstartsearch.com is presented as an "improved" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

These claims often trick users into believing that newstartsearch.com is legitimate and useful. In fact, this site tracks browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it using rogue downloaders/installers that hijack web browsers and modify various options without permission.