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What is Turkish (UYARI) ransomware?

Turkish (UYARI) is ransomware-type malware based on HiddenTear. After system infiltration, Turkish (UYARI) encrypts files using asymmetric AES-256 cryptography. The name of each encrypted file is appended with the ".locked" extension. Following successful encryption, this ransomware creates an HTML file (named "DOSYALARINIZA ULAŞMAK İCİN Aciniz.html") and places it on the desktop.

What is .Xyz?

.Xyz is a new variant of Jigsaw ransomware. Following infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various files stored on victims' computers.

This is achieved using asymmetric cryptography. During encryption, this ransomware appends the name of each encrypted file with a ".xyz" extension and, thus, it is easy to determine which files are compromised. Following successful encryption, .Xyz ransomware opens a window that contains a ransom-demand message.

What is hp.myway.com?

MySocialShortcut is a rogue browser extension claiming to provide quick access to various social networks. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, MySocialShortcut often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, this extension tracks users' web browsing activity and stealthily modifies Internet browser settings. For these reasons, MySocialShortcut is classed as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.

What is VMC Media Player?

VMC Media Player is a rogue application claiming to allow users to play various audio and video formats. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, VMC Media Player is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays fake Windows errors, and records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is fasttoaccess.com?

fasttoaccess.com is a regular fake Internet search engine claiming to improve users' web browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to a number of popular websites.

These false claims often trick users into believing that fasttoaccess.com is a legitimate website, however, it records various information relating to browsing activity. In addition, this website is promoted using rogue software 'installers' that hijack Internet browsers.

What is dounty.com?

dounty.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to generate improved search results and provide quick access to a number of popular websites (for example, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc.). The appearance of this bogus site is very similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate Internet search engines.

Therefore, users often believe that dounty.com is also legitimate. In fact, this website collects various information relating to Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

What is swift2search.com?

Swift2Search is a deceptive browser extension that claims to allow users to search various social networks. This application may seem legitimate, however, due to rogue behavior, Swift2Search is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

Be aware that this application is likely to infiltrate systems without users' permission. Furthermore, Swift2Search records various data types and causes unwanted browser redirects.

What is greenet.xyz?

greenet.xyz is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results. On initial inspection, this site may seem legitimate, however, greenet.xyz is promoted using rogue software installation set-ups that hijack Internet browsers and modify various settings. In addition, greenet.xyz collects various data types relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is search.gogetsport.com?

GoGetSport is a deceptive browser extension claiming to find various websites relating to sports. This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, be aware that GoGetSports often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, it causes unwanted browser redirects and gathers various user/system information.

For these reasons, GoGetSports is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is search-armor.com?

search-armor.com is a deceptive website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine. Judging on appearance alone, this website is identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, users often believe that search-armor.com is also legitimate, however, this website collects various information relating to web browsing activity. Furthermore, search-armor.com is promoted using deceptive software "installers" that hijack Internet browsers and stealthily modify various options.