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What is TrumpKard?

TrumpKard is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to block various unwanted content on the Internet - "TrumpKard - Block the celebrities and news stories you’re sick of hearing about. Enjoy a better internet experience, free of all the annoying stuff." 

This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that TrumpKard is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. This bogus application infiltrates systems without users’ permission, delivers intrusive online advertisements, and continually gathers various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Windows Activation Pro?

Windows Activation Pro is a malware (scam), which locks victims' computers and then displays a window stating that malicious software has been detected and that the victim must enter a valid Windows Activation Key. It is also stated that the victim may call Customer Support via a telephone number provided (1-844-459-8882) to receive help in solving this problem.

What kind of malware is BadBlock?

BadBlock is a ransomware-type virus that, after system infiltration, encrypts various files stored in victims' computers. Unlike other ransomware, BadBlock does not add any extension to encrypted files.

After encryption, BadBlock opens a window with a message providing details about the encryption. This ransomware also creates a "Help_Decrypt.html" file (which contains an identical message), placing it in each folder containing the encrypted files.

What is Your Software Copy Is Expired?

Your Software Copy Is Expired is malware that locks computers and states that users' Windows copies have expired. This malware encourages users to enter a valid Product Key or contact certified Microsoft technicians via the telephone number provided (1-844-872-8686). These technicians supposedly help users to solve this issue, however, this is a complete scam.

What is Up Aurora Browser?

Up Aurora Browser is a fake web browser that claims to improve the web browsing experience by increasing the load speed, and reducing computer resource usage.

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Up Aurora Browser is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Aurora Browser infiltrates systems without users’ permission, tracks users' web browsing activity, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is search.searchlwa.com?

Latest Weather Alerts is a deceptive application developed by SaferBrowser. This dubious app claims to provide users with the latest weather forecasts, however, these claims are merely attempts to trick users to install. Latest Weather Alerts is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

After infiltrating the system without users' consent, this app hijacks web browsers and modifies their settings. Furthermore, it continually records various information relating to users' web browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Bloccato?

Bloccato is ransomware-type malware that encrypts various files stored on the infiltrated system. During encryption, this ransomware adds a .bloccato extension to the name of each encrypted file. A text file ("LEGGI QUESTO FILE.txt") is then created containing a message stating that files have been encrypted and that the victim must pay a ransom to restore them.

What is SysSecure?

Developed by Hahomedia, SysSecure is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that infiltrates the system during installation of other programs. Furthermore, SysSecure continually generates various intrusive online advertisements and monitors browsing activity. For these reasons, this PUP is classed as adware.

What is Mahasaraswati?

Mahasaraswati is ransomware-type malware that encrypts various files stored on victims' computers. During encryption, Mahasaraswati appends the name of each encrypted file with the .id-[UNIQUE USER’S ID].{mahasaraswati(@)india.com}.xtbl extension.

Furthermore, this ransomware creates two files (.jpg and .txt) each named "How to decrypt your files", placing them in each folder containing the compromised files. These files contain identical messages stating that the files have been encrypted and that victims must contact cyber criminals via an email address provided to restore them.

What is 8lock8?

8lock8 is ransomware-type virus based on HiddenTear (an educational open-source ransomware released in August, 2015). After system infiltration, 8lock8 uses AES-256 (an asymmetric encryption algorithm) to encrypt various files stored in victims' computers.

During encryption, this ransomware appends the name of each encrypted file with the .8lock8 extension, making it straightforward to recognize compromised files. Following successful encryption, 8lock8 creates a 'READ_IT.txt' file and places it in each folder that contains encrypted files.