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What is "Warning: Internet Security Breached!!"?
"Warning: Internet Security Breached!!" is a fake pop-up error message claiming that personal information has been stolen. This error is displayed by a malicious website, which users mostly visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
Research shows that these applications infiltrate systems without users' consent ("bundling" method). In addition, PUPs track Internet browsing activity and continually deliver intrusive online advertisements.
![Purge (Globe) Ransomware [Updated]](/images/thumbnails/th-10385-purge-ransomware.jpg)
What is Purge?
Purge (also known as Globe) is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using an RSA encryption algorithm. During encryption, Purge appends the name of each encrypted file with the ".purge" extension (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.purge").
Other ransomware originating from this family use: .frmvrlr2017, .vrmrkz, .abc, .[grafcrypt@india.com], .k11p, .CRYPTOBOSS, .Your_files_are_locked, .{d7516@ya.ru}lock, .[no.torp3da@protonmail.ch].wallet, .[strongman@india], .[Gofmen17@Ya.Ru],Crp, .zixer1, .admin@badadmin.xyz, .a95436@ya.ru, .march, .[DATA97@INDIA.COM].AA, .[[Jackondra@Ya.Ru]],Cryptas, decrypt_helper@freemail.hu, .badadmin@india.com, .[jeepdayz@aol.com], .[Daniel_Robinson@India.Com], .openforyou@india.com, .[pingy@india.com], .WormKiller@india.com.xtbl, .[legoo@india.com], .[rafail@india.com], .[ice_angel@india.com], .jeepdayz@india.com, .viper1, .[File-Help@India.Com], .x3mpro, .happydayzz, .1, .bravis@india.com, .vapefile, .oldbat, .[CatShot@india.com], .lock.rescuers@india.com.lock, .wuciwug, .[Bitcash@india.com], .decryptional, .bithash@india.com, .badnews, .decrypt2017, .hnumkhotep, .hnyear, .vnature@india.com, .lock, .decrypr_helper@india.com, .RSA2048, .FROZEN, .helptoyou1@india.com, .ink, .ziptox1, .sorry, .unlockvt@india.com, .helpdecrypt@india.com, .cerber, .cerbers, .lovewindows, .trust, .nazarbayev, .lovewindows, .orgasm, .dcrptme, .gurdian-decrypt@india.com.ps4, .decryptallfiles@india.com, .SGood, .grapn206@india.com, .brute3389@india.com, .x3m, .MK, .exploit, .duhust, .ACRYPT, .zendrz, .UCRYPT, .bahij2@india.com.huyred, .orgasm@india.com, .decryptallfiles3@india.com, .zendr2, .siri-down@india.com, .GSupport3, .raid15, .blackblock, .kyra, .@@@, .cantread, .strike, .gsupport, .globe, .blt, .encrypted and .raid10 extensions. Following successful encryption, Purge opens a "How to restore files.hta" containing a ransom-demand message.
What is search.searchwfaa.com?
Developed by Spigot, Weather Forecast Alerts is a deceptive application that supposedly provides detailed local weather forecasts. Initially, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, Weather Forecast Alerts usually infiltrates systems without users' consent.
In addition, it modifies web browser settings and continually records various information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program and a browser hijacker.
What is You Are Illegally Using Or Distributing Copyrighted Contents?
"You Are Illegally Using Or Distributing Copyrighted Contents" is a deceptive pop-up error message stating that the user is using and/or distributing copyrighted content.
This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website to which users are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These infiltrate systems without permission, cause unwanted redirects, collect various user/system information, and continually deliver intrusive online advertisements.
What is Coupon Time?
Coupon Time is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) created by SuperWeb LLC. This plug-in claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons, comparison shopping, etc. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, Coupon Time is classed as an adware-type application.
The developers distribute Coupon Time using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third-party add-ons or applications together with the chosen software. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Coupon Time tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive advertisements.
What is s.piesearch.com?
Piesearch.com (or search.fastcompress.com)is a deceptive website claiming to improve the Internet search experience by generating the most relevant search results.
On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful software, however, piesearch.com is promoted using rogue software installers that stealthily modify web browser settings. In addition, this site collects various Internet browsing-related information.
What is search.sosodesktop.com?
Search.sosodesktop.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search website that supposedly displays the most relevant search results.
On initial inspection, this site might appear legitimate, however, be aware that search.sosodesktop.com is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings without users' permission. Additionally, search.sosodesktop.com gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity.
What is search.searcheasyma.com?
Easy Maps Access is a deceptive application that supposedly allows the use of GPS functionality. On initial inspection, search.searcheasyma.com may seem a legitimate and useful site, however, it often infiltrates systems without permission.
Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually gathers information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, search.searcheasyma.com is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is hp.myway.com?
GetCouponsFast is a deceptive application that supposedly helps to save money by providing various e-shopping coupons. On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, GetCouponFast is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and a browser hijacker.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without permission; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of the web browsing activity.
What is SerbRansom 2017?
SerbRansom 2017 is a ransomware-type malware discovered by security researcher MalwareHunterTeam. This malware infiltrates the system, encrypts various files, and appends the ".velikasrbija" extension to the name of each compromised file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.velikasrbija").
Following successful encryption, SerbRansom 2017 opens a pop-up window that contains a ransom-demand message. This malware can be created and distributed by anyone, since it has a custom builder (distributed by cyber criminals) allowing users to change various options and to generate a malicious file (used to infect systems) and a decrypter.
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