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DivisionFormat Adware (Mac)

What is DivisionFormat?

DivisionFormat is a rogue application, classified as adware. It also has browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, it runs intrusive advertisement campaign, makes modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines (for example, search.dominantmethod.com).

Additionally, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers record users' browsing activity. Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate DivisionFormat, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). One of the distribution techniques used for this app is via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

Note that bogus software updaters/installers also proliferate malware (e.g. ransomware, Trojans, etc.).

   
AssistiveRecord Adware (Mac)

What is AssistiveRecord?

AssistiveRecord is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), which is classified as adware and a browser hijacker. I.e., it is designed to serve advertisements and promote Safe Finder (by opening it via akamaihd.net). PUAs like AssistiveRecord are often designed to collect data relating to users' browsing habits.

These apps are categorized as PUAs, since most users download and install them unintentionally.

   
Taurus Stealer

What is Taurus?

Taurus (also known as Taurus Project) is the name of a stealer created by a team of cyber criminals called Predator The Thief team. This information-stealing malware is sold on hacker forums for US$100.

It is capable of accessing and stealing sensitive information from certain browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, FTP, email clients, various apps and collecting details about the victim's computer. Therefore, it is quite powerful malware, which should be eliminated from infected computers immediately.

   
Zbw Ransomware

What is Zbw ransomware?

Zbw is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique ID, cyber criminals' email address and the ".zbw" extension.

For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.[E38D7F03].[decryption@zimbabwe.su].zbw" following encryption. After this process is complete, ransom messages within "readme-warning.txt" files are dropped into affected folders.

   
StreamsSearch Browser Hijacker

What is StreamsSearch?

StreamsSearch is rogue software, which operates by making modifications to browser settings to promote streams-search.com (a fake search engine). Due to this, StreamsSearch is classified as a browser hijacker. Additionally, it has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity.

Since most users install StreamsSearch unintentionally, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

   
AllMoviesSearch Browser Hijacker

What is AllMoviesSearch?

AllMoviesSearch is dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making modifications to browser settings to promote allmoviessearch.com (a bogus search engine). Additionally, this browser hijacker has data tracking capabilities, which are used to monitor users' browsing activity.

Due to the dubious methods employed to proliferate AllMoviesSearch, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

   
Propuesta Comercial Email Scam

What is the "Propuesta comercial" scam email?

"Propuesta comercial" is the title/subject of scam emails targeting Spanish-speaking users. The messages claim that recipients have been tracked for a considerable period time and, unless they pay a certain sum of money, they will experience unspecified, yet serious, problems.

Note that all information provided by "Propuesta comercial" emails is false and merely use scare tactics to trick recipients into paying the scammers.

   
AssistiveUnit Adware (Mac)

What is AssistiveUnit?

AssistiveUnit is rogue software classified as adware. This app also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, making alterations to browser settings and promoting fake search engines. AssistiveUnit promotes Safe Finder through akamaihd.net in this manner.

Most adware-type programs and browser hijackers monitor users' browsing activity, and it is highly likely that AssistiveUnit does so as well. Due to the dubious techniques employed to proliferate AssistiveUnit, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). 

   
PracticalDivision Adware (Mac)

What is PracticalDivision?

PracticalDivision is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, it operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and making modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. PracticalDivision promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.net in this manner.

Most adware programs and browser hijackers also possess data tracking capabilities, which are used to monitor users' browsing activity. Due to the dubious techniques used to spread PracticalDivision, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

   
PPHL Ransomware

What is PPHL ransomware?

Discovered by malware intelligence analyst, Marcelo Rivero, PPHL is a malicious program that belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption.

During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber criminals' email address and the ".PPHL" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.id-1E857D00.[pvphlp@tutanota.com].PPHL" following encryption.

Once this process is complete, ransom messages are created in a pop-up window and "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" text file.

   

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