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What kind of malware is Hgfu?

While analyzing malware samples on the VirusTotal platform, we encountered the Hgfu ransomware belonging to the Djvu malware family. Upon infiltrating a computer, this ransomware encrypts data and adds the ".hgfu" extension to file names. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" transforms into "1.jpg.hgfu", "2.png" changes to "2.png.hgfu", etc.

In addition to encrypting files, Hgfu generates a ransom note in the form of a text file titled "_readme.txt". The distribution of Hgfu may involve information-stealing malware such as Vidar and RedLine. Cybercriminals often employ these stealers to obtain sensitive information before using Djvu ransomware for data encryption.

What kind of malware is Hgew?

During our examination of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we came across a ransomware variant identified as Hgew. This particular ransomware is designed to encrypt files and alter their filenames by appending the ".hgew" extension. Furthermore, Hgew generates a ransom note, which can be located within a file named "_readme.txt".

An example of how Hgew changes filenames: it renames files like "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.hgew", "2.png" to "2.png.hgew" and so forth. Hgew belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. It means that cybercriminals may distribute this ransomware together with information-stealing malware such as RedLine or Vidar.

What kind of page is totalsystematicpcanalytic[.]info?

Totalsystematicpcanalytic[.]info is a rogue webpage designed to promote scams and spam browser notifications. It can also redirect users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) websites.

Most visitors to pages of this kind access them through redirects generated by sites utilizing rogue advertising networks. Our research team discovered the totalsystematicpcanalytic[.]info page while routinely investigating websites that use said networks.

What kind of application is DominantNetwork?

Our research team discovered the DominantNetwork adware-type app while checking out new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns.

What kind of software is AI Image of the Day?

Our research team found the AI Image of the Day browser extension during a routine investigation of deceptive websites. This extension is endorsed as a tool that displays Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated browser wallpapers.

After testing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. AI Image of the Day makes changes to browser settings and potentially spies on users' browsing activity.

What kind of application is DefaultBoost?

Our research team discovered the DefaultBoost rogue application during a routine inspection of new file submissions to VirusTotal. After examining this app, we determined that DefaultBoost is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users unwanted and potentially malicious ads.

What kind of software is Purrfect Tab?

Purrfect Tab is promoted as an extension that displays feline-themed browser wallpapers. Our researchers discovered this piece of software while investigating suspicious websites. After analyzing Purrfect Tab, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. It modifies browser settings in order to cause redirects to the ssrcunow.com fake search engine.

What kind of application is DesktopMapper?

During a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our research team discovered the DesktopMapper app. Our examination of it revealed that this piece of software is adware. DesktopMapper belongs to the AdLoad malware family.

What kind of application is ConnectionProjector?

ConnectionProjector is a rogue application that we discovered while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. Our examination of this piece of software revealed that ConnectionProjector is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family.

What kind of software is Swift Searcher?

Our research team discovered the Swift Searcher browser extension while checking out deceptive sites. After inspecting this extension, we determined that it is browser-hijacking software. Swift Searcher makes changes to browser settings in order to promote (through redirects) the search.swiftsearcher.com fake search engine.