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What is searchisweb.com?

searchisweb.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to miyake-inc.com, doseofhealthy.com, chinimplants.website, and many others. Judging on appearance alone, searchisweb.com may seem identical to Google, Yahoo, Bing and other legitimate Internet search engines.

Therefore, users often believe that searchisweb.com is also legitimate. In fact, this rogue site gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it via deceptive software download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and modify various options without consent.

What is hao.7654.com?

hao.7654.com is a fake Internet search engine similar to hao.360.cn. By falsely claiming to generate improved search results and providing quick access to various popular websites, hao.7654.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

In fact, developers promote this site via deceptive software download/installation tools that hijack web browsers and modify various options. In addition, hao.7654.com monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Ransomware 2.0?

Ransomware 2.0 is a virus that claims to be ransomware-type malware. It infiltrates the system, locks the screen, and states that the computer is ransomware and that files are encrypted. The screen-lock also contains a ransom-demand message.

What is Jack.pot?

Jack.pot is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt various files. During encryption, Jack.pot appends the ".coin" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.coin". Following successful encryption, Jack.pot locks the computer screen and displays a ransom-demand message.

What is ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858?

ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 is an updated version of Windows Activation Pro scam that locks the screen and states that the Windows OS is not activated.

To remove the screen lock, victims must enter a valid Windows activation key. Be aware, however, that this is a scam - legitimate keys will not solve the problem. To receive help in solving this problem, victims are encouraged to contact 'Customer Service' via a telephone number provided (1-844-459-8882).

What is chinimplants.website?

Developers present chinimplants.website as a legitimate Internet search engine that enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. These claims often trick users into believing that chinimplants.website is legitimate and useful.

In fact, developers promote this site via rogue software downloaders/installers used to modify Internet browser settings without users' consent. Furthermore, chinimplants.website records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is doseofhealthy.com?

doseofhealthy.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to miyake-inc.com, lupny.com, searchoko.com, and many others. By falsely claiming to generate improved search results, doseofhealthy.com attempts to give the impression of legitimate software.

In fact, this site is promoted using rogue download and/or installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and modify options without users' consent. In addition, doseofhealthy.com continually monitors Internet browsing activity.

What is miyake-inc.com?

Identical to lupny.com, videobah.com, searchoko.com, and many other sites, miyake-inc.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate improved search results.

These claims often trick users into believing that miyake-inc.com is legitimate and useful, however, the site is promoted using rogue software downloaders/installers that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify various options. In addition, this fake search engine continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is 4yendex.com?

4yendex.com is a rogue website claiming to be an Internet search engine. By claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to various popular websites, 4yendex.com often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate and useful site.

In fact, developers promote 4yendex.com via deceptive software download/installation set-ups designed to stealthily modify browser options. Furthermore, 4yendex.com continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What kind of malware is *.thor?

*.thor is a new variant of Locky ransomware. Developers spread this ransomware via spam emails. Following infiltration, *.thor encrypts various files using asymmetric cryptography.

During encryption, this ransomware renames files using the "[8_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[12_random_characters].thor" pattern. For example, the name of an encrypted file might be renamed to "D56F3331-380D-9317-3F9C-6CE2C2BB051.thor".

Once files are encrypted, *.thor places two files (.html and .bmp, both named "_WHAT_is") on the desktop and changes the desktop wallpaper.