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What is CCHH ransomware?

CCHH is a malicious program, which is part of the GlobeImposter ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".CCHH" extension.

For example, following encryption, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.CCHH", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.CCHH", and so on. After this process is complete, ransom messages within "Decryptin INFO.html" files are dropped into compromised folders.

What is Nile ransomware?

Nile ransomware is malicious software belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all of the compromised files are appended with the ".nile" extension.

For example, a file originally titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.nile" following encryption. Once this process is complete, ransom messages within "_readme.txt" files are created and dropped into affected folders.

What is Your Computer Has Been Locked To Prevent Damage?

Similar to Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer, Windows Failed To Find Any Security Tool, Call Windows Help Desk Immediately, and many others, "Your Computer Has Been Locked To Prevent Damage" is a fake error message claiming that the operating system is damaged.

This error is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. These dubious programs are also known to misuse system resources, generate malicious ads (coupons, pop-ups, banners, etc.), and gather information.

These actions are performed without users' consent.

What is CapitalCharacterSearch?

CapitalCharacterSearch functions not only as adware, but also as a browser hijacker: it serves advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying certain browser settings.

It is very likely that CapitalCharacterSearch gathers browsing data as well. Browser hijackers and adware-type apps are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since users often download and install them inadvertently. This often happens when using a deceptive, fake Adobe Flash Player installer.

What is RadioSearches?

RadioSearches is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It make modifications to browser settings to promote radio-searches.com, a fake search engine. RadioSearches also monitors users' browsing habits and collects data extracted from it. Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate this browser hijacker, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is LOG ransomware?

LOG is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. It operates by encrypting files and demanding ransoms for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber criminals' email address and ".LOG" extension (not to be confused with the extension of the LOG format files).

For example, a file named "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.id-1E857D00.[Logan8833@aol.com].LOG" following encryption. Once this process is complete, ransom messages are created in a pop-up window and "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" file.

What is the "Windows Alert & Warning" scam?

"Windows Alert & Warning" refers to a technical support scam promoted on various deceptive web pages. There are several variants of this scheme, however, they are practically identical message-wise, with slight graphical differences between them. As the name of this scam implies, it is disguised as an alert/warning from Windows.

This scheme is in no way associated with the Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, all of the information provided by the "Windows Alert & Warning" scam is false. Typically, users access these deceptive sites via redirects caused by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already installed onto the system.

What is GiveMeTheKey ransomware?

Discovered by xiaopao, GiveMeTheKey is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. Typically, ransomware-type programs rename affected files and append their filenames with specific extensions, however, GiveMeTheKey does not alter filenames.

After the encryption process is complete, several files are dropped onto victims' desktops. One of the created files called "RANSOM_NOTE.txt" contains the ransom demand message.

What is the y0utube[.]best website?

Sharing many similarities with whobabsaim.com, cvazirouse.com, esmo.pro and countless others, y0utube.best is a dubious website. It operates by presenting visitors with dubious material and/or redirecting them to other untrusted and possibly malicious pages.

Users rarely access these sites intentionally - most are redirected to them by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA). These unwanted apps do not need explicit user consent to be installed onto systems. PUAs cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns and collect information relating to browsing activity.

What is SearchPDFConverterHD?

SearchPDFConverterHD is a browser hijacker designed to promote searchpdfconverterhd.com. Browser hijackers operate by modifying browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, SearchPDFConverterHD has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity.

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