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What is search.landslidesearch.com?
search.landslidesearch.com is the address of a fake search engine, which is promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called Landslide Search. Generally, apps of this type promote fake search engines by changing certain browser settings.
Additionally, most gather browsing data. People do not generally download or install browser hijackers (or other PUAs) intentionally - in most cases, they are tricked into it.
What is yourfine2updatesgo[.]best?
Yourfine2updatesgo[.]best is a scam webpage. It claims that visitors' Adobe Flash Payer is out-of-date and offers fake updates. Fraudulent software updaters are known to spread a variety of PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) and malware (e.g. ransomware, trojans, etc.).
Typically, yourfine2updatesgo[.]best is accessed through redirects caused by intrusive adverts or by PUAs, already installed onto the system. Users should note that these apps do not need their explicit permission to infiltrate devices.
What is Rapid (.cryptolocker)?
Rapid (.cryptolocker) is a malicious software that encrypts data so that victims could not access their files unless they decrypt them with a private key and decryption software that can be purchased from cyber criminals who developed this ransomware. It renames all files by changing their filenames to a random string of characters and appending the ".cryptolocker" extension.
For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "4A6J5N4ESJ.cryptolocker", and so on. Also, Rapid (.cryptolocker) changes victim's desktop wallpaper and creates two ransom notes (text files): "!DECRYPT_FILES.txt" and "rapidrecovery.txt".
What is NEMTY 2.3 REVENGE?
Discovered by dnwls0719, NEMTY 2.3 REVENGE is an updated variant of NEMTY REVENGE 2.2 ransomware. This piece of malicious software is designed to encrypt data and then demand payment (ransom) for decryption.
During the encryption, all affected files are retitled with an extension, consisting of "NEMTY_" and a string of random characters (e.g. ".NEMTY_QNOHJMP"). To elaborate, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.NEMTY_QNOHJMP". After this process is complete, a text file - "NEMTY_QNOHJMP-DECRYPT.txt" is created on the victim's desktop.
What is bambootornado[.]pw?
Bambootornado[.]pw is a website that should not be trusted, it encourages visitors to update Adobe Flash Player with a fake updater. Its installation includes two potentially unwanted applications (PUAs): an adware-type app called MyCouponsmart and another shady app called Media Player.
Typically, browsers open websites like bambootornado[.]pw by themselves (people do not visit them willingly). However, mostly when there is some PUA installed on them.
What is yourfine4upgradefree[.]best?
yourfine4upgradefree[.]best is a deceptive/scam site that operates by claiming that it will update Adobe Flash Player. Instead, it promotes a fake updater.
Fraudulent software updaters are used to proliferate various Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) and malicious content (e.g. ransomware, trojans and other malware). Few visitors open yourfine4upgradefree[.]best intentionally - most are redirected by intrusive advertisements or PUAs already infiltrated into the system.
What is mob1ledev1ces[.]com?
the mob1ledev1ces[.]com site is designed to download a .dmg file, a fake installation setup disguised as an Adobe Flash Player installer. Typically, fake Adobe Flash Player installers and updaters are designed to distribute potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) such as browser hijackers, adware, and other software of this kind.
Note that people do not usually visit sites such as mob1ledev1ces[.]com intentionally - in most cases, they are opened by a potentially unwanted program (PUA) that is already installed on the browser or operating system.
What is FlowAds?
FlowAds is adware, which is endorsed to enhance the browsing experience. It is supposedly capable of providing additional and improved search results, however, it actually runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, which significantly diminish the browsing experience.
Furthermore, it possess data tracking capabilities. Most users install FlowAds inadvertently, and therefore it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
What is mkob.xyz?
mkob.xyz is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, fake search engines are promoted through browser hijackers, potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that change certain browser settings. Note that mkob.xyz is promoted through a PUA called CERX, however, other apps (such as APP) can also be used. CERX is related to another app of this type called QIP.
Note that browser hijackers change settings within browsers and gather browsing data. Frequently, people download and install these apps inadvertently.
What is Mkos?
Mkos is malicious software belonging to the Stop/Djvu ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption.
During the encryption process, all filenames are appended with the ".mkos" extension. For example, "1.jpg" appears as "1.jpg.mkos", and so on for all compromised files. Once this process is complete, a text file named "_readme.txt" is stored on the victim's desktop.
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