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What is ProposalCrypt?

ProposalCrypt is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using AES cryptography. This malware was first discovered by MalwareHunterTeam.

During encryption, ProposalCrypt appends the names of compromised files with the ".crypted" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.crypted". Following successful encryption, ProposalCrypt opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is search.bagonrock.com?

Identical to search.useaget.com, search.shockmute.com, search.swissfist.com, and many others, search.bagonrock.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, this site barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other similar legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that search.bagonrock.com is also legitimate. In fact, developers promote this site using rogue download/installation set-ups designed to modify web browser options without users' consent. In addition, search.bagonrock.com gathers information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is search.beardpond.com?

search.beardpond.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to search.swissfist.com, search.useaget.com, search.smokycap.com, and many others. By offering improved search results, search.beardpond.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

Be aware, however, that developers promote this site via browser-hijacking software download/installation set-ups. Furthermore, search.beardpond.com continually gathers information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is search.ydserp.com?

According to the developers, search.ydserp.com enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to various popular websites.

Judging on appearance alone, search.ydserp.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, that this website track users' Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote this site via deceptive software download/installation set-ups designed to modify web browser options without permission.

What is SurfMate?

SurfMate is a deceptive application identical to SurfBuyer, MyShopBot, My ShopMate, and many others. This app claims to save time and money by providing coupons, providing notifications of special deals/discounts available on various e-shops, and enabling other similar functionality.

These claims often trick users into believing that SurfMate is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. SurfMate infiltrates systems without users' consent, delivers intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is wawsearch.com?

wawsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to popular websites.

These claims often trick users into believing that wawsearch.com is legitimate and useful, however, this site is promoted via rogue software download/installation set-ups that modify web browser settings without users' consent. In addition, wawsearch.com continually records information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is aes256?

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, aes256 is a ransomware-type virus named after the encryption algorithm it uses. Following infiltration, this malware encrypts files using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, a unique decryption key is generated, which is encrypted using RSA-2048 encryption.

This ransomware appends the ".aes256" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.aes256"). Following successful encryption, aes256 ransomware creates a text file ("!!! READ THIS - IMPORTANT !!!.txt"), placing it on the desktop.

What is newtaba.com?

Developers present newtaba.com as an improved Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to various popular websites. These claims often trick users into believing that newtaba.com is legitimate and useful.

In fact, newtaba.com records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote this site via deceptive software download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various settings.

What is Braincrypt?

Braincrypt is a ransomware-type virus programmed using Go language. This malware was first discovered by xXToffeeXx. Following successful infiltration, Braincrypt encrypts files and appends the ".braincrypt" extension to the name of each encrypted file. Braincrypt then creates a text file ("!!! HOW TO DECRYPT FILES!!!.txt") placing it on the desktop.

What is e--1.ru?

e--1.ru is a deceptive website that supposedly allows users to search for products on eBay. On initial inspection, e--1.ru may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site via deceptive software download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various options without users' consent. Furthermore, e--1.ru records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.