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What is the Trump ransomware?
Discovered by xiaopa, Trump is the name of a malicious program belonging to the Scarab ransomware family. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, cyber criminals' email address in square brackets, and the ".trump" extension.
For example, a file originally named something like "1.jpg" would appear "1.jpg.[levandos@email.cz].trump" following encryption. After this process is complete, ransom messages within "HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT" files are dropped into affected folders.
What is 4KSportSearch?
4KSportSearch is rogue software classified as a browser hijacker. It modifies browsers to promote 4ksportsearch.com (a fake search engine). Additionally, this browser hijacker monitors/records browsing activity. Since most users install 4KSportSearch unintentionally, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
What is Paradise 4.3.3.0.1 ransomware?
Paradise 4.3.3.0.1 is a malicious program belonging to the Paradise ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with "_sambolero_{victim's_ID}.ero".
For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg_sambolero_{2DNnrY}.ero" following encryption. Once this process is finished, ransom messages in files named - "---==%$$$OPEN_ME_UP$$$==---.txt" are dropped into compromised folders.
What is SectionIndexer?
SectionIndexer is an aware-type app with browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisements, making alterations to browser settings and promoting fake search engines. SectionIndexer promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.net in this way.
Due to the dubious tactics employed in SectionIndexer's distribution, it is also categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Typically, PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) monitor users' browsing activity and collect sensitive information extracted from it.
What is 0yrvtrh.com?
0yrvtrh.com is a fake search engine. Typically, these bogus search tools are promoted by rogue software classified as browser hijackers. They operate by making modifications to browser settings and restricting/denying access to them. Furthermore, browser hijackers and fake search engines often monitor users' browsing activity.
The 0yrvtrh.com search engine has been observed being promoted by ConnectionIndexer, an adware-type application (which possesses browser hijacker characteristics). Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate adware and browser hijackers, they are classified as Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).
What is ManageSearchView?
Part of the AdLoad adware family, ManageSearchView is a rogue application. This app has capabilities, which classify it as adware and a browser hijacker. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivering various unwanted and harmful ads) and modifying browsers to promote a fake search engine.
Furthermore, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers can track browsing-related data. ManageSearchView has been observed being distributed using fake Adobe Flash Player updaters/installers. Rogue software updaters/installers are often used to proliferate adware, browser hijackers, and even Trojans, ransomware and other malware.
Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate ManageSearchView, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
What is the "Covid19 Warning Alert"?
"Covid19 Warning Alert" is a scam promoted on deceptive websites. The scheme claims that users must contact tech support, as their devices have been infected with malware and COVID-19 (which is an infectious disease, not a computer virus). Note that all of the information provided by "Covid19 Warning Alert" is false.
Typically, these deceptive sites are accessed via redirects caused by intrusive advertisements or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already infiltrated into the system.
What is ConnectionIndexer adware?
ConnectionIndexer is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, makes modifications to browser settings and promotes fake search engines.
ConnectionIndexer promotes Safe Finder, 0yrvtrh.com or search.dominantmethod.com (the latter on Google Chrome browsers) through akamaihd.net. Additionally, most adware and browser hijackers collect information relating to browsing activity. Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate ConnectionIndexer, it is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
One of the techniques employed to proliferate it is via a fake Adobe Flash Player updater/installer. Note that bogus software updaters/installers often distribute Trojans, ransomware and other malware as well as PUAs.
What is TopStreamsSearch?
TopStreamsSearch is a browser hijacker designed to make alterations to browser settings to promote topstreamssearch.com (a fake search engine). This piece of software is also capable of tracking users' browsing activity and extracting sensitive information from it.
Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate TopStreamsSearch, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
What is PDFConverterSearch browser hijacker?
PDFConverterSearch is rogue software classified as a browser hijacker. Following successful infiltration, it makes changes to browser settings to promote pdfconverter-search.com (a fake search engine). This browser hijacker also has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to collect information relating to browsing activity.
Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate PDFConverterSearch, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
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