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What is bmps.xyz?
bmps.xyz is the web address of a fake search engine, which promoted by applications named Nismo AP and SApp+. These two applications are classified as browser hijackers. Like most browser hijackers, Nismo AP and SApp+ promote bmps.xyz by changing browsers settings.
Commonly, apps of this type also collect user-system information. People often download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, therefore, they are also known as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is NMoreira (Boot)?
Discovered by CollabVM, NMoreira (Boot) is a ransomware-type program that operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".NMoreira" extension.
For example, a file named something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.NMoreira" following encryption. After the encryption process is complete, a ransom-demand message is displayed when the system is rebooted, and a ransom message ("YOUR_DRIVE_HAS_BEEN_ENCRYPTED.TXT") is created.

What is the "IOS VPN profile" scam?
"IOS VPN profile" is a scam run on deceptive websites. This scheme claims that users' internet connections may not be secure and advises them to download/install a promoted VPN application. Software endorsed using such dubious tactics is typically nonfunctional, untrusted or even malicious.
Some of the rogue sites that display this fake error are delivered via the Amazon CloudFront service. People might also access these web pages through redirects caused by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already installed on the system.

What is originalsecureus[.]com?
originalsecureus[.]com is a deceptive website, running several scams. These schemes claim that the user's device is (or might be) infected - this is to promote untrusted or possibly malicious software. The endorsed applications are supposedly capable of removing the nonexistent threats.
Note that no site can detect threats/issues present on users' systems, and any that claim to do so are scams. You are strongly advised against trusting originalsecureus[.]com and other similar sites.
Typically, these web pages are entered unintentionally - most people access them via redirects caused by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already infiltrated into the system.

What is Bukyak?
Bukyak is a part of the Aurora ransomware family. Like most programs of this type, it encrypts files, renames them and provides victims with instructions about how to contact the developers (plus other information). Bukyak renames files by appending the ".bukyak" extension to filenames.
For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.bukyak", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.bukyak", etc. It drops three ransom messages ("@_FILES_WERE_ENCRYPTED_@.TXT", "@_HOW_TO_PAY_THE_RANSOM_@.TXT" and "@_HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES_@.TXT") in every folder that contains encrypted data.
All contain identical text. Additionally, when the computer is restarted, Bukyak displays a fake Windows sign-in window designed to steal passwords.

What is WANNACASH NCOV?
WANNACASH NCOV is a new variant of WannaCash ransomware discovered by Alex Svirid. WANNACASH NCOV encrypts files, changes their filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, and creates a text file named "Как расшифровать файлы.txt".
It renames encrypted files by using the "Файл зашифрован. Пиши. Почта clubnika@elude.in [number].WANNACASH NCOV v310320" pattern (the only variable within the filenames is the number following the email address).

What is AresLookup?
AresLookup is an adware-type application that also possess browser hijacker characteristics. It delivers various intrusive advertisements, modifies browsers and promotes fake search engines. Due to its dubious proliferation methods, AresLookup is also categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
Most PUAs have data tracking capabilities, which are employed to track users' browsing habits. This app has been proliferated using fake Adobe Flash Player updaters/installers, which is a common method for distributing not just PUAs but also malware (e.g. ransomware, Trojans, etc.).

What kind of malware is Calix?
Discovered by Huntress Labs, Calix is malicious software that belongs to the Phobos ransomware family. Calix is designed to encrypt victims' files and create the "info.txt" and "info.hta" files. The first is a ransom message within a text file, whilst the .hta file displays a message in a pop-up window when executed.
Additionally, Calix renames all encrypted files by adding a string to the filenames. The string contains the victim's ID, email address, and the ".calix" extension. For example, "1.jpg" might become "1.jpg.id[1E857D00-2451].[painplain98@protonmail.com].calix".

What is Rogue ransomware?
Based on Hidden Tear, Rogue ransomware was discovered by GrujaRS. This software encrypts files (rendering them inaccessible), renames them and creates and/or displays ransom messages. Rogue renames encrypted files by appending the ".rogue" extension to filenames.
For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.rogue", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.rogue", and so on. It also changes the victim's desktop wallpaper to display a ransom message and creates another message within a text file named "READ_IT.txt".

What is Jest?
Discovered by Petrovic, Jest is malicious software designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. It is a new variant of FunFact ransomware. When Jest encrypts, all affected files are appended with the ".jest" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.jest" following encryption.
After this process is complete, the desktop wallpaper is changed, the "note.ini" file is created (which has a desktop shortcut named "README - Decryption Note"), and a pop-up window is displayed. The text presented in all three are ransom-demand messages.
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