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What is CentralHere?

CentralHere is adware and promoted as tool that supposedly improves the browsing experience. It is claimed that this app can provide fast searches, accurate search results and similar, however, it delivers a wide variety of unwanted and harmful advertisements.

Due to its dubious proliferation methods, CentralHere is additionally categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is Maze?

There is more than one version of Maze ransomware (the previous version is also named Maze). The new version was discovered by nao_sec.

Ransomware-type programs encrypt data and create ransom messages that contain information about how to decrypt files, however, victims cannot generally regain access to their files without tools held only by developers of the ransomware. This variant of Maze does not encrypt files if it detects the "C:\hutchins.txt" file on the system.

If this is NOT the case, Maze encrypts files, renames them by adding a random extension (for example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.sA16PA"), creates the "DECRYPT-FILES.txt" file, and changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is SimpleSearchApp?

SimpleSearchApp is categorized as adware. It is endorsed as tool to enhance the browsing experience by allegedly providing fast searches, accurate and improved search results, etc. In fact, it delivers intrusive ad campaigns. I.e., displays various advertisements, some of which are harmful.

Furthermore, due to its dubious proliferation methods, SimpleSearchApp is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is SearchPrimary?

SearchPrimary is adware-type software, allegedly designed to improve the browsing experience. This application is supposedly capable of providing fast searches, accurate search results, and so on. In fact, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. I.e., SearchPrimary delivers various unwanted and even harmful ads.

Most users install this app inadvertently, and therefore it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is ResultSync?

Do not trust the ResultSync app (which is advertised as useful and legitimate) - it serves ads and does not operate as advertised. This application is categorized as adware and, in most cases, people do not download or install this software intentionally.

For this reason, apps such as ResultSync are classed as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Furthermore, adware-type apps are often designed to collect information relating to users' browsing habits.

What is Asd?

Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Asd is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma/Crysis ransomware family. This malware is designed to encrypt data and make ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed with the victim's unique ID, developer's email address, and the ".asd" extension.

For example, "1.jpg" might appear as something similar to "1.jpg.id-1E857D00.[asdbtc@aol.com].asd". Once this process is complete, a text file ("FILES ENCRYPTED.txt") is created on the desktop and a pop-up window is displayed.

What is SearchAdditionally?

SearchAdditionally is one of many applications that supposedly improves the browsing experience, however, it is categorized as adware (and serves advertisements).

People often download and install apps of this type inadvertently/unintentionally and, for this reason, they are classed as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Furthermore, apps such as SearchAdditionally are often designed to gather browsing data and other information.

What kind of malware is Bandook?

Bandook is a high-risk remote access trojan (RAT). This malware is capable of performing tasks that allow cyber criminals to gather various personal information. Therefore, this remote access trojan poses a significant threat to your privacy and its presence can lead to a number of issues.

What is CryptBot?

CryptBot is malicious software that is classified as a Trojan. It steals passwords and infects systems through the installation setup of a fake VPN program. CryptBot is installed with another trojan-type malware infection called Vidar. Both trojans steal saved browser credentials and other information.

These malicious programs can cause serious problems and, therefore, should be uninstalled immediately.

What is ElementsCentral?

ElementsCentral is software, which is classified as adware. It is endorsed as an app allegedly designed to enhance the browsing experience and supposedly capable of providing fast searches, improved search results, and so on. In fact, it operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns.

Therefore, it delivers intrusive and even harmful ads. Since most users install ElementsCentral inadvertently, it is also classed as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).