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What is RenLocker?
RenLocker is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files. This malware renames encrypted files using the "www-hash-part-[random_number].crypter" pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "www-hash-part-34598123.crypter".
Following successful encryption, RenLocker opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.
What is play-bar.net?
play-bar.net is a fake Internet search engine claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, play-bar.net may seem identical to legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Therefore, many users believe that play-bar.net is legitimate. Be aware, however, that this fake search engine is promoted via rogue software downloaders/installers that modify web browser settings without users' consent. In addition, play-bar.net records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.
What is ASN1?
First discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, ASN1 is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored files. Cyber criminals spread ASN1 via spam emails (malicious attachments). Following infiltration, ASN1 encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography, unlike other ransomware-type viruses, it does not rename encrypted files or append extensions.
Following successful encryption, ASN1 opens a pop-up window and creates an HTML file ("!!!!!readme!!!!!.html"), placing it in each folder containing encrypted files.
What is minehp.com?
Developers present minehp.com as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and provides quick access to various popular websites (such as eBay, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) On initial inspection, minehp.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this site continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.
Furthermore, it is promoted using rogue software download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and modify various options without consent.
What is MarvelSound?
Developers present MarvelSound as an improved music player. Initially, MarvelSound may seem legitimate and useful, however, this software often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.
For these reasons, MarvelSound is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
What is secure-finder.com?
Developers present Secure Finder as an application that supposedly allows users to anonymously search the Internet and protects privacy.
Many believe that Secure Finder is legitimate and useful, however, this app is distributed using the "bundling" method. Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually monitors browsing activity. For these reasons, Secure Finder is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is hp.myway.com?
Developers (Mindspark Interactive Network) present GoUnzip as a legitimate application used to manage compressed files. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, GoUnzip is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
There are three reasons for these negative associations: 1) GoUnzip often infiltrates systems without users' consent; 2) GoUnzip stealthily modifies web browser settings, and; 3) GoUnzip monitors users' Internet browsing activity.
What is discretesearch.com?
discretesearch.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results.
These claims often trick users into believing that discretesearch.com is legitimate, however, developers promote this website via deceptive software download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options. Furthermore, this faker search engine tracks users' Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.
What is search.myprivacyswitch.com?
Privacy Switch is a deceptive application claiming to protect users' privacy when searching the Internet. Initially, Privacy Switch may seem legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems without permission.
Furthermore, Privacy Switch modifies web browser settings and tracks Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is hp.myway.com?
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, MyFormsFinder is a rogue application that supposedly helps to locate various application forms. On initial inspection, MyFormsFinder may seem to be a legitimate and useful application, however, this program often infiltrates systems without users' consent.
Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and track users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, MyFormsFinder is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
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