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What is searchiing.com?

searchiing.com is a bogus search engine. These fake search engines are usually promoted by Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) categorized as browser hijackers. This software operates by making modifications to browsers and monitoring users' browsing activity. Additionally, PUAs do not need explicit user consent to be installed onto devices.

What is EngageSearch?

EngageSearch is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. This app is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, make modifications to browsers and promote fake search engines. EngageSearch promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.net in this manner.

Most software within the adware and browser hijacker categories has data tracking capabilities, which are used to monitor users' browsing activity. Additionally, due to the dubious methods employed to proliferate EngageSearch, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is RAGA ransomware?

RAGA is a ransomware-type malicious program. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software.

During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victim, cyber criminals' email address and the ".RAGA" extension. For example, a file such as "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.[E38D7F03].[tommyraga@aol.com].RAGA" following encryption.

After this process is complete, ransom messages within the "readme-warning.txt" file are dropped into affected folders.

What is AL8G ransomware?

Discovered by xiaopao, AL8G is a malicious program belonging to the Matrix ransomware family. The malware operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools/software.

During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed following this pattern: "[AlanRed@criptext.com].[random-string].AL8G", which comprises the cyber criminals' email address, random character string and the ".AL8G" extension.

For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "[AlanRed@criptext.com].ZPtF762C-lcqg6mhu.AL8G" following encryption. Once this process is finished, ransom-demand messages within "Readme_AL8G.rtf" files are dropped into compromised folders.

What is StreamItSearch?

StreamItSearch is a browser hijacker designed to promote streamit-search.com. Following successful infiltration, this piece of software modifies browser settings to promote a fake search engine (streamit-search.com). Furthermore, StreamItSearch has data tracking capabilities that are used to monitor browsing activity.

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

What is flowEncryption ransomware?

flowEncryption is malicious software, classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During encryption process, filenames of affected files are appended with the ".flowEncryption" extension.

For example, a file named something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.flowEncryption" following encryption. Once this process is complete, a pop-up window is displayed containing a brief ransom-demand message.

What is SportsHDSearchs?

SportsHDSearch is dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. Following successful infiltration, it makes modifications to browser settings to promote sportshdearchs.com, a bogus search engine. Additionally, SportsHDSearchs has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing habits.

Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate this browser hijacker, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is EG83 ransomware?

Discovered by xiaopao, EG83 is a malicious program that belongs to the Matrix ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and ransom demands are made for decryption tools.

During the encryption process, the filenames of affected files are renamed according to this pattern: "[Evagreps83@yahoo.com].[random-string].EG83", which consists of the cyber criminals' email address, random character string and the ".EG83" extension.

For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "[Evagreps83@yahoo.com].dqhJjlgS-xSmnD7U0.EG83" following encryption. After this process is complete, ransom messages within "!EG83_INFO!.rtf" files are dropped into compromised folders.

What is BinarySignSearch?

BinarySignSearch is a rogue application classified as adware and possessing browser hijacker traits. This app operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns and making alterations to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity.

It is highly likely that BinarySignSearch has such capabilities as well. Since most users download/install this piece of software unintentionally, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). One of the dubious methods used to distribute BinarySignSearch is via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

Bogus updaters/installers also proliferate malware (e.g. Trojans, ransomware, etc.).

What is Alpha865qqz ransomware?

Alpha865qqz is malicious software mimicking GlobeImposter ransomware, however, it actually belongs to the Maoloa 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 affected files are appended with the ".Globeimposter-Alpha865qqz" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.Globeimposter-Alpha865qqz" following encryption. After this process is complete, ransom messages within "HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.exe" files are dropped into every compromised folder.