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What is search.seemoviesonline.stream?

Identical to kshowonline.stream, hidemysearch.com, hideyoursearch.win, and many others, search.seemoviesonline.stream is a fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. 

Judging on appearance alone, search.seemoviesonline.stream barely differs from legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and so on.

Therefore, many users believe that search.seemoviesonline.stream is also legitimate, however, developers promote this site using a browser-hijacking application called seemoviesonline. In addition, search.seemoviesonline.stream and seemoviesonline record sensitive data (mostly relating to web browsing habits).

What is Tornado?

Tornado is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher Martin Stopka.

Once infiltrated, Tornado encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".[dongeswas@tutanota.com].Tornado" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[dongeswas@tutanota.com].Tornado"). From this point, files become unusable. Furthermore, Tornado creates a text file ("key.txt") and places a copy in each existing folder.

What is search.playzonenow.com?

According to the developers, the search.playzonenow.com search engine enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.playzonenow.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that this site is also legitimate. In fact, developers promote search.playzonenow.com using a browser hijacker called PlayZoneNow. Furthermore, the site records various user-system information relating to browsing activity.

What is TBlocker?

First discovered by Leo, TBlocker is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt a number of data types. During encryption, TBlocker appends the "_" character to the name of each compromised file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg_". Once files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible.

After successfully encrypting files, TBlocker locks the computer screen and displays a ransom-demand message. Note that the lock screen is displayed only once - rebooting the system will remove the screenlock. Yet, the files will remain encrypted.

What is search.hgetsports.net?

Developers present Get Sports as a legitimate application that supposedly grants access to various popular sport-related websites.

Judging on appearance alone, Get Sports may seem legitimate, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems and continually records private information. Furthermore, Get Sports is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies web browser options without users’ permission.

What kind of malware is Dcrtr?

First discovered by Michael Gillespie, Dcrtr is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts stored data. During the process, Dcrtr adds the ".[decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr" extension to the name of each compromised file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.[decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr".

From this point, using files becomes impossible. After successfully encrypting files, Dcrtr creates a text file ("ReadMe_Decryptor.txt"), placing a copy in every existing folder. Updated variants of this ransomware use ".CRYZP", ".COPAN" and ".[cryptmanager@protonmail.com].parrot" extensions for encrypted files.

What is search.papershorty.com?

Identical to search.manroling.com, search.josepov.com, search.lotoboyz.com, and many others, search.papershorty.com is a fake Internet search that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

On initial inspection, this site may appear legitimate and useful, however, search.papershorty.com is promoted using rogue download/installation set-ups that change browser options without permission. In addition, search.papershorty.com continually gathers various sensitive data (mostly relating to Internet browsing habits).

What is search.seasytowatchtv.com?

According to the developers, Easy To Watch TV is a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to watch TV via the Internet.

Judging on appearance alone, Easy To Watch TV may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app 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 consent; 2) promotion of a fake search engine, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Code 055BCCAC9FEC?

"Code 055BCCAC9FEC" is a fake error similar to Your Device Is Under Threat, Google Security Warning, Windows Support Alert, and many others. It is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.), gather sensitive information, and, sometimes, reduce overall system performance.

What is Cryakl?

Cryakl is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data. During encryption, Cryakl renames files using the "email-[EMAIL ADDRESS].ver-[CL MALWARE VERSION].id-[VICTIM’S ID]-[MONTH]@[DAY]@[YEAR] [HOUR]@[MINUTE]@[SECOND] [AM/PM].randomname-[RANDOM FILE NAME].[RANDOM EXTENSION]" pattern.

For example, "sample.jpg" might renamed to a filename such as "email-mserbinov@aol.com.ver-CL 1.3.1.0.id-@@@@@9078-A19A.randomname-CDEFNNOPPQQRSTTUUVVWXYYYZAABCC.DDE". There are many variants of this malware (each with a different cyber criminal email address) and, therefore, the filenames vary.

Updated variants of this ransomware use .cs16, .fairytail and .doubleoffset extensions for encrypted files. Following successful encryption, Cryakl creates a text file ("README.txt:"), placing it on the desktop and changes the desktop wallpaper.