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What is Popcorn Time?
Popcorn Time is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher MalwareHunterTeam. Following infiltration, Popcorn Time encrypts various data stored on the infected computer. During encryption, this ransomware appends the names of encrypted files with the ".kok" or ".filock" extension.
Following successful encryption, Popcorn Time opens a pop-up window and creates an HTML file ("restore_your_files.html"), placing it on the desktop. Both contain ransom-demand messages.
What kind of malware is Sage?
Sage is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Karsten Hahn and is a variant of CryLocker ransomware. Following infiltration, Sage encrypts various files and appends the ".sage" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.sage").
Following successful encryption, Sage creates two files ("!Recovery_[6_random_characters]_.txt" and "!Recovery_[6_random_characters].html"), placing them in each folder containing encrypted files. It also changes the desktop wallpaper.
What is hp.myway.com?
DiscoverLiveRadio is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to listen to radio, watch music videos, find song lyrics, and provides other similar features. On initial inspection, DiscoverLiveRadio may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent.
Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser options and continually records information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, DiscoverLiveRadio is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is yeabd66.cc?
yeabd66.cc is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, yeabd66.cc may appear similar to Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users are often tricked into believing that yeabd66.cc is also legitimate.
In fact, this website is promoted via rogue software download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various options without permission. In addition, yeabd66.cc continually records information relating to users' web browsing activity.
What is tgmgo.com?
tgmgo.com is a rogue website claiming to be an improved Internet search engine. By claiming to generate improved search results and providing quick access to popular websites, tgmgo.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.
In fact, tgmgo.com is promoted using rogue software download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various options without permission. In addition, tgmgo.com continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity.
What is searchz.co?
Developers present searchz.co as an Internet search engine that generates improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, searchz.co may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that searchz.co is also legitimate.
In fact, developers promote this site via deceptive application downloaders/installers designed to modify web browser settings without users' consent. In addition, searchz.co records information relating to users' web browsing activity.
What is EZSearch?
EZSearch is a rogue application that infiltrates systems during installation of other (usually free) software. This deceptive marketing method is called "bundling".
Following successful infiltration, EZSearch generates various intrusive online advertisements and continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
What is bestsearch-online.com?
bestsearch-online.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to sstartbest.ru, bestsearchs.com, chromepage1.ru, and many others. According to developers, bestsearch-online.com enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results.
These claims often trick users into believing that bestsearch-online.com is legitimate and useful, however, bestsearch-online.com records various information relating to Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote this site by employing rogue software download/installation set-ups that hijack Internet browsers and stealthily modify various options.
What is RenLocker?
RenLocker is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files. This malware renames encrypted files using the "www-hash-part-[random_number].crypter" pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "www-hash-part-34598123.crypter".
Following successful encryption, RenLocker opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.
What is play-bar.net?
play-bar.net is a fake Internet search engine claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, play-bar.net may seem identical to legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Therefore, many users believe that play-bar.net is legitimate. Be aware, however, that this fake search engine is promoted via rogue software downloaders/installers that modify web browser settings without users' consent. In addition, play-bar.net records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.
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