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What is securesurf.biz?

Identical to safesurfs.net, securesurf.biz is a rogue site claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access links to various popular websites (for example, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, eBay, Amazon, etc.).

These false claims often trick users into believing that securesurf.biz is legitimate and useful, however, this site continually records various data types relating to browsing activity. Furthermore, it is promoted using deceptive software download/installation tools that hijack Internet browsers (via the 'bundling' method).

What is houmpage.com?

Developers present houmpage.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results and provides quick access to a number of popular websites.

These claims often trick users into believing that houmpage.com is legitimate, however, this site records various information relating to Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it using dubious software download and installation tools that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options.

What is searchboro.com?

searchboro.com is a bogus website identical to mytrustsearch.com, searchopa.com, hightsearch.com, and many others. By falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results, searchboro.com gives the impression of being a legitimate Internet search engine, however, this site records various information relating to users' web browsing activity. In addition, developers promote this site using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

What is startgo123.com?

startgo123.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and also provides quick access to various popular websites (for example, YouTube, eBay, Facebook, etc.) The appearance of this site is very similar to Yahoo, Google, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, users often believe that startgo123.com is also legitimate. In fact, this site is promoted using rogue software download/installation tools. Furthermore, startgo123.com continually records various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Zepto?

Zepto is a ransomware-type virus almost identical to Locky. After system infiltration, Zepto encrypts various files using asymmetric cryptography.

All encrypted files are renamed using the following format: "[8_digit_hexadecimal_number]-[4_digit_hexadecimal_number]-[4_digit_hexadecimal_number]-[4_digit_hexadecimal_number]-[12_digit_hexadecimal_number].zepto". For example, "sample.jpg" could be renamed to "FA3D5195-3FE9-1DBC-7E8D-D6F39B86044A.zepto".

Following successful encryption, Zepto generates a BMP file ("_HELP_Instructions.bmp", also set as the desktop wallpaper) and a HTML file ("_HELP_instructions.html", placed on the desktop). Both files contain an identical message informing users of the encryption.

What is iglobalsearch.com?

iglobalsearch.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly generates the most relevant search results and provides quick access to a number of popular websites (for example, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc.). These claims often trick users into believing that iglobalsearch.com is a legitimate website.

Be aware, however, that this site records various data that might be personally identifiable. Furthermore, developers promote iglobalsearch.com using rogue software download/installation tools that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options.

What is one1uno243@yandex.com?

one1uno243@yandex.com is ransomware-type malware that encrypts various files using an asymmetric encryption algorithm. During encryption, this ransomware appends the ".~" extension to the name of each encrypted file.

A text file is then created and placed on victims' desktops with folders containing the encrypted files and an image file (which is set as the desktop wallpaper). These files contain an identical ransom-demand message.

What is NoobCrypt?

NoobCrypt is ransomware that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. It is currently unknown whether this ransomware-type virus changes its appearance (for example, the icon or name) of encrypted files. Following successful encryption, NoobCrypt creates an image file containing a ransom-demand message.

What is search.coldorhottoday.com?

Cold or Hot Today is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to check weather forecasts directly from the desktop. This application may seem legitimate, however, Cold or Hot Today causes unwanted browser redirects and records various of data types.

Furthermore, it often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. For these reasons, Cold or Hot Today is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is navigation.iwatchavi.com?

navigation.iwatchavi.com is a dubious website that supposedly generates the most relevant search results and provides quick access to dozens of popular websites.

By falsely claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience, navigation.iwatchavi.com attempts to give the impression of legitimate software, however, this site is promoted using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Furthermore, navigation.iwatchavi.com continually records various information relating to users' web browsing activity.