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What is GHOST ARMY?

Discovered by Jiri Kropac, GHOST ARMY is a ransomware-type virus that claims to be a legitimate VPN called Hide My Ass. GHOST ARMY is based on another high-risk malware infection called Crypt888.

Immediately after infiltration, GHOST ARMY encrypts most stored files and prepends filenames with "Lock." (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "Lock.sample.jpg"). From this point, all compromised files become unusable. As well as encrypting files, GHOST ARMY changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is Adobe Flash Player Was Not Found?

"Adobe Flash Player Was Not Found" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Research shows that users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission.

As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver various intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.), gather various sensitive data, and might also misuse system resources.

What is Facebook?

Facebook Virus is a generic name for all Facebook social network-related viruses. The list of Facebook-related malware is rather long. These viruses are typically proliferated via Facebook messenger - criminals hijack random user accounts and proliferate viruses via private messages. Note that the behavior of these viruses is not identical.

What is MoneroPay?

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, MoneroPay is ransomware-type malware that, once infiltrated, encrypts most stored data. It also adds the ".encrypted" extension to the name of each file.

From this point, files become unusable. Immediately after encryption, MoneroPay opens two different windows: 1) a tool that supposedly allows users to log in to SpriteCoin's [cryptocurrency that does not even exist] wallet, and; 2) a ransom demand message.

What is search.searchlttrco.com?

According to the developers, Listen To The Radio is a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to listen to various radio stations via the Internet.

Judging on appearance alone, Listen To The Radio may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates systems and continually records various information. In addition, Listen To The Radio is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies web browser options without users' consent.

What is search.searchedd.com?

Easy Driving Directions is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly provides access to various maps and allows users to find driving directions.

Judging on appearance alone, Easy Driving Directions may seem legitimate, however, this app typically infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, Easy Driving Directions promotes a fake Internet search engine and records various data. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What kind of software is KMSPico?

Developed by cyber criminals, KMSPico is a tool that allows users to activate their Windows Operating Systems free of charge. KMS (Key Management System) is essentially technology that allows activation of certain services via a local network.

KMS allows activation without connecting to Microsoft servers and is typically used by companies that have many computers connected to a local network/server. KMSPico bypasses the entire process and simply replaces the existing key with a new one. By generating a new key, the KMSPico tool postpones Windows activation (typically for 180 days).

What is search.searchtsbn.com?

According to the developers, Todays Breaking News is a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to watch live news online.

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) typically infiltrates systems without permission and continually records information. In addition, Todays Breaking News is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that stealthily modifies web browser options without users’ permission.

What is Skype Virus?

Skype virus is a generic name for all Skype telecommunication software-related malware. There are a number of different malware types relating to Skype. Some infiltrate the system, some hijack the Skype account remotely, however, their purpose and behavior are virtually identical.

What is newtab.club?

newtab.club is another fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, significantly enhances users' web browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites.

Initially, this site may appear legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote it by employing browser-hijacking set-ups that modify browser options without permission. Furthermore, newtab.club records user-system information relating to browsing activity.