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What kind of malware is HAHAHA?
HAHAHA is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher, Karsten Hahn. This malware is based on an open-source ransomware project, "CryptoWire". Criminals spread HAHAHA with fake hacking tools (BTCHacker and Steam Cash).
Once infiltrated, HAHAHA encrypts files, appending their names with the ".encrypted" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.encrypted.jpg"). Following successful encryption, HAHAHA opens a pop-up window and creates a text file ("TEXT FILE.txt"), placing it on the desktop.
What is Couponizer?
Couponizer is a rogue application that falsely claims to save time and money by providing coupons and notifications of special deals/discounts within various e-shops. Many users believe that Couponizer is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity, and; 3) display of intrusive online advertisements.
What is zhinku.info?
zhinku.info is presented as a top Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, zhinku.info barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that zhinku.info is also legitimate. In fact, this website gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it via rogue download/installation set-ups designed to modify web browser options without consent.
What is search.searchgst.com?
Get Speed Tester is a deceptive program claiming to allow users to test their Internet performance. On initial inspection, Get Speed Tester may seem legitimate and useful, however, this program is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' consent; 2) stealth modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of Internet browsing activity.
What is no-block.net?
no-block.net is a rogue application that supposedly provides users with access to websites that are restricted in their own countries.
This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, no-block.net usually infiltrates systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and continually records various user/system information. Therefore, no-block.net is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
What is search.searchlivesp.com?
Live Sports Player is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to watch sports matches free of charge. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Live Sports Player usually infiltrates systems without users' permission. In addition, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually records information relating to Internet browsing activity.
Therefore, Live Sports Player is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
What is social-enhancer.com?
Developers present social-enhancer.com as a legitimate search engine that generates better search results and, therefore, improves the Internet browsing experience.
Judging on appearance alone, social-enhancer.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this website records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. In addition, it is promoted via deceptive downloaders/installers that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options.
What is no-stops.net?
no-stops.net is an adware-type application identical to Counterflix, DNS Unlocker, Ghostify, and a number of other deceptive applications. no-stops.net claims to allow users to visit websites that are blocked in their own countries. Therefore, many users believe that this site is legitimate and useful.
In fact, this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it displays intrusive online advertisements, stealthily modifies web browser DNS settings, and continually records information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, no-stops.net is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
What is timkiemvn.com?
Developers present timkiemvn.com as an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances users' Internet browsing experience supposedly by generating improved search results and providing quick access to a number of popular websites (Facebook, Gmail, IMDb, YouTube, etc.).
Judging on appearance alone, timkiemvn.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this rogue site collects various information relating to Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it via deceptive download/installation set-ups designed to modify web browser settings without consent.
What is FileLocker?
FileLocker is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts files using the AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption algorithms.
During encryption, FileLocker appends the ".ENCR" extension to the name of each file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.ENCR"). Following successful encryption, FileLocker creates two files: 1) "UserFilesLocker.exe", placing it on the desktop, and; 2) "_encrypt.pinfo", placing it in each folder containing encrypted files.
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