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What is "Microsoft Has Detected Some Suspicious Activity"?
"Microsoft Has Detected Some Suspicious Activity" is malware that locks the computer screen by displaying a fake error message.
The software is distributed with a potentially unwanted program (PUP) called TSS MoboPlay - a fake app management tool. As well as promoting "Microsoft Has Detected Some Suspicious Activity", TSS MoboPlay might also gather various user/system information and deliver intrusive advertisements.
What is search.searcheasyra.com?
Easy Radio Access is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to listen to various radio stations via the Internet. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Easy Radio Access often infiltrates systems without users' consent.
Furthermore, this PUP modifies web browser settings and continually gathers information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Easy Radio Access is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is hp.myway.com?
HowToSimplified is a potentially unwanted application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. By offering hundreds of tutorials, this app attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, HowToSimplified is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) modification of web browser settings; 2) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity, and; 3) stealth installation without users' consent.
What is "Warning: Internet Security Breached!!"?
"Warning: Internet Security Breached!!" is a fake pop-up error message claiming that personal information has been stolen. This error is displayed by a malicious website, which users mostly visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
Research shows that these applications infiltrate systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). In addition, PUPs track Internet browsing activity and continually deliver intrusive online advertisements.
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What is Purge?
Purge (also known as Globe) is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using an RSA encryption algorithm. During encryption, Purge appends the name of each encrypted file with the ".purge" extension (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.purge").
Other ransomware originating from this family use: .frmvrlr2017, .vrmrkz, .abc, .[grafcrypt@india.com], .k11p, .CRYPTOBOSS, .Your_files_are_locked, .{d7516@ya.ru}lock, .[no.torp3da@protonmail.ch].wallet, .[strongman@india], .[Gofmen17@Ya.Ru],Crp, .zixer1, .admin@badadmin.xyz, .a95436@ya.ru, .march, .[DATA97@INDIA.COM].AA, .[[Jackondra@Ya.Ru]],Cryptas, decrypt_helper@freemail.hu, .badadmin@india.com, .[jeepdayz@aol.com], .[Daniel_Robinson@India.Com], .openforyou@india.com, .[pingy@india.com], .WormKiller@india.com.xtbl, .[legoo@india.com], .[rafail@india.com], .[ice_angel@india.com], .jeepdayz@india.com, .viper1, .[File-Help@India.Com], .x3mpro, .happydayzz, .1, .bravis@india.com, .vapefile, .oldbat, .[CatShot@india.com], .lock.rescuers@india.com.lock, .wuciwug, .[Bitcash@india.com], .decryptional, .bithash@india.com, .badnews, .decrypt2017, .hnumkhotep, .hnyear, .vnature@india.com, .lock, .decrypr_helper@india.com, .RSA2048, .FROZEN, .helptoyou1@india.com, .ink, .ziptox1, .sorry, .unlockvt@india.com, .helpdecrypt@india.com, .cerber, .cerbers, .lovewindows, .trust, .nazarbayev, .lovewindows, .orgasm, .dcrptme, .gurdian-decrypt@india.com.ps4, .decryptallfiles@india.com, .SGood, .grapn206@india.com, .brute3389@india.com, .x3m, .MK, .exploit, .duhust, .ACRYPT, .zendrz, .UCRYPT, .bahij2@india.com.huyred, .orgasm@india.com, .decryptallfiles3@india.com, .zendr2, .siri-down@india.com, .GSupport3, .raid15, .blackblock, .kyra, .@@@, .cantread, .strike, .gsupport, .globe, .blt, .encrypted and .raid10 extensions. Following successful encryption, Purge opens a "How to restore files.hta" containing a ransom-demand message.
What is search.searchwfaa.com?
Developed by Spigot, Weather Forecast Alerts is a deceptive application that supposedly provides detailed local weather forecasts. Initially, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, Weather Forecast Alerts usually infiltrates systems without users' consent.
In addition, it modifies web browser settings and continually records various information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program and a browser hijacker.
What is You Are Illegally Using Or Distributing Copyrighted Contents?
"You Are Illegally Using Or Distributing Copyrighted Contents" is a deceptive pop-up error message stating that the user is using and/or distributing copyrighted content.
This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website to which users are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These infiltrate systems without permission, cause unwanted redirects, collect various user/system information, and continually deliver intrusive online advertisements.
What is Coupon Time?
Coupon Time is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) created by SuperWeb LLC. This plug-in claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons, comparison shopping, etc. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, Coupon Time is classed as an adware-type application.
The developers distribute Coupon Time using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third-party add-ons or applications together with the chosen software. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Coupon Time tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive advertisements.
What is s.piesearch.com?
Piesearch.com (or search.fastcompress.com)is a deceptive website claiming to improve the Internet search experience by generating the most relevant search results.
On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful software, however, piesearch.com is promoted using rogue software installers that stealthily modify web browser settings. In addition, this site collects various Internet browsing-related information.
What is search.sosodesktop.com?
Search.sosodesktop.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search website that supposedly displays the most relevant search results.
On initial inspection, this site might appear legitimate, however, be aware that search.sosodesktop.com is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings without users' permission. Additionally, search.sosodesktop.com gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity.
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