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What is MISCHA?

Created by the developers of Petya, Mischa is another ransomware virus that infiltrates victims' computers and then encrypts files. This virus is distributed using malicious email attachments that are commonly delivered as fake job application forms.

The files are encrypted using the asymmetric algorithm and, thus, two keys (public to encrypt and private to decrypt) are generated during encryption.

Mischa extends the names of encrypted files with one of the following extensions: .cRh8, .3P7m, .aRpt, .eQTz, or .3RNu. This ransomware also creates .txt and .html files (both named YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED) and places them in each folder containing the encrypted files.

What is Crypren?

Crypren is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates victims' computers and encrypts stored files. It also extends the name of each encrypted file with a .ENCRYPTED extension. These files are encrypted using the asymmetric encryption algorithm.

Therefore, public (to encrypt) and private (to decrypt) keys are generated during this process. After encryption, Crypren creates a READ_THIS_TO_DECRYPT.html file and places it in each folder containing the encrypted files. The html file contains a message stating that victims' files have been encrypted and that they must pay a ransom to decrypt them.

What is CryptoHitman?

CryptoHitman is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts victims' files. During encryption, CryptoHitman adds a .porno, .pornoransom extension to the name of each encrypted file. This makes it straightforward to determine which files are encrypted. A message is then displayed stating that the victim can only restore these files by paying a ransom.

What is UNLOCK_FILES_INSTRUCTIONS?

UNLOCK_FILES_INSTRUCTIONS is a ransomware-type virus distributed using malicious email attachments. After system infiltration, this ransomware encrypts users' files and adds a .locked or .zyklon extension to each affected file. Files are encrypted using the AES-256 asymmetric algorithm and, thus, public and private keys are generated during encryption.

The public key is used to encrypt files, whilst the private to decrypt. The private key, however, is stored on remote servers controlled by cyber criminals. Therefore, to restore their data, victims are encouraged to pay a ransom.

What is Search Adventure?

Search Adventure is a bogus application that claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by allowing users to change the background of Internet search engines - "Search Adventure - Make searching the web thrilling! With many scenic backgrounds, its like taking a virtual adventure while you search, all without ever packing your gear!" 

These claims often trick users into believing that Search Adventure is a legitimate app. In fact, Search Adventure is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since this adware infiltrates systems without users’ consent, causes unwanted browser redirects, displays intrusive online advertisements, and monitors users' web browsing activity.

What is Search Expanse?

Search Expanse is a deceptive application application claiming to enhance the web searching experience by improving the quality of delivered search results. This functionality may seem legitimate, however, these claims are merely attempts to trick users to install.

In fact, Search Expanse is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Search Expanse often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

Following successful infiltration, this application tracks Internet browsing activity, displays intrusive online advertisements, and causes unwanted browser redirects.

What is TrendingUpNow?

TrendingUpNow is a dubious application claiming to enhance the web browsing experience by providing notifications of latest online news - "TrendingUpNow - GET UP TO DATE ON TODAY'S TRENDS NEVER MISS THE LATEST TRENDING STORIES ONLINE".

These claims often trick users into believing that TrendingUpNow is legitimate, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware, since it infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, causes unwanted browser redirects, and continually gathers information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Window Frame?

Window Frame is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) identical to Tide Search, Search Voyage, Steel Cut, and many other dubious applications. The developers (SuperWeb LLC) claim that Window Frame significantly improves the web browsing experience by providing a number of 'valuable functions'.

These claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimate software. Window Frame often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, this bogus application continually monitors web browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, Window Frame is classed as adware.

What is Search Passage?

Search Passage is a dubious browser extension developed by SuperWeb LLC. This app falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by improving Internet search results. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Search Passage is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application infiltrates systems without users’ permission, causes unwanted browser redirects, delivers intrusive online advertisements, and monitors browsing activity.

What is in motion search?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, in motion search is a dubious browser add-on that supposedly enhances Internet search results and improves the web browsing experience.

These claims often trick users into believing that in motion search is legitimate, however, this add-on is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This PUP infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, collects various user/system information, and causes unwanted browser redirects.