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What is freewebtrending.com?

Freewebtrending.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to enhance the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results.

These claims often trick users into believing that freewebtrending.com is a legitimate website, however, developers promote this bogus website using deceptive 'installer' set-ups that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify their settings. In addition, freewebtrending.com continually monitors users' web browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.

What is Moccini?

Moccini is a deceptive application identical to Bakinu. This bogus application supposedly allows users to search the Internet and various websites directly from the desktop. Many users believe that Moccini is legitimate, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Moccini often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, this PUP causes unwanted browser redirects and tracks users' web browsing activity.

What is Appdater?

Appdater is a dubious application that supposedly helps users to keep their installed software up-to-date. On initial inspection, Appdater may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

After stealthily infiltrating systems without users’ consent, Appdater generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' web browsing activity.

What is Payransom?

Payransom is an updated version of Jigsaw ransomware. Both of these viruses have almost identical behavior. They stealthily infiltrate the system and then encrypt various files.

Unlike Jigsaw, however, this ransomware extends the name of each encrypted file with the .payransom extension, making it straightforward to determine which files are encrypted. A screen is then displayed containing detailed information about the encryption.

What is MacBar?

MacBar is a deceptive application that supposedly improves the web browsing experience by allowing users to search the Internet directly from the desktop - "We all use the web for our personal and professional lives, but clutter and distractions slow us down. MacBar solves this problem by letting you browse and search straight from your desktop - with one click of the mouse." 

This PUP specifically targets MacOS. On initial inspection, MacBar may seem legitimate and useful software, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation and tracking of users' web browsing activity), MacBar is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is wow.com?

According to the developers, the wow.com website provides users with quick access to various popular social networks, online stores, etc. For example, eBay, Facebook, and Twitter. This site is a part of AOL and is promoted as a 'bundle' with regular software.

After installation, wow.com modifies web browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings without users' permission. For this reason, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is Green_Ray?

Green_Ray is ransomware identical to Mahasaraswati and JohnyCryptor. This ransomware encrypts files using an asymmetric encryption algorithm, generating public (to encrypt) and private (to decrypt) keys during encryption.

In addition, Green_Ray extends the name of each compromised file with "green_ray(@)aol.com.xtbl", thus making it straightforward to determine which files are encrypted.

What is Black Shades (BlackShades Crypter)?

Black Shades is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using the RSA-4096 encryption algorithm. This is an asymmetric encryption type and, therefore, public (to encrypt) and private (to decrypt) keys are generated during encryption. The private key is stored on remote servers controlled by cyber criminals.

To receive this key and restore the files, victims must pay a ransom. Furthermore, Block Shades appends the name of each encrypted file with a .silent extension.

What is searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net?

According to the developers, the searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net website improves Internet searching by generating the most relevant search results.

Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net is promoted using deceptive software installers that modify web browser settings without users' permission. Once the system is successfully infiltrated, Internet browsing activity is continually tracked.

What is Bakinu?

Bakinu is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to search the Internet and use the functionality of various websites directly from their desktops. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application causes unwanted browser redirects and tracks Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Bakinu is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.