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What is MadBit?
Discovered by malware security researcher, S!Ri, MadBit is a ransomware-type virus designed to infiltrate systems and encrypt stored data.
In doing so, MadBit adds the ".enc" appendix to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.enc"). From this point, using the compromised data becomes impossible. Following successful encryption, MadBit opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.
What is adhoc2.net?
Research shows that adhoc2.net is a rogue website identical to myiads.com, popunderzone.com, coolproductreview.com, and many others. adhoc2.net redirects to a number of other dubious websites.
Users often visit adhoc2.net inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that, in most cases, infiltrate systems without consent. As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive ads, gather sensitive data, and misuse system resources.
What is 5finder.com?
Identical to search.xyz and spicystart.com, 5finder.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly enhances users' browsing experience by generating improved results.
Initially, this site may appear legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote it using a browser-hijacking application called 5Finder. Furthermore, 5finder.com and 5Finder continually gather various sensitive data (mostly relating to web browsing habits).
What is myiads.com?
Identical to bestadbid.com, popads.net, primosearch.com, and many others, myiads.com is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to various other suspicious sites.
Users are often redirected to myiads.com by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Furthermore, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.), gather sensitive data, and (in some cases) reduce overall system performance.
What is planktab.com?
According to the developers, PlankTab is a legitimate application that allows users to customize the appearance of their homepages.
On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate, however, PlankTab often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it promotes a fake Internet search engine and continually records various information. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is "Windiskutility"?
"Windiskutility" is a fake error message that locks computer screens, thereby preventing users from performing any further actions.
Note that the message is French, which is unusual - most of these viruses contain English text. In any case, it is safe to assume that developers of the "Windiskutility" scam either come from or target users who live in France. These errors are typically distributed together with potentially unwanted programs (PUPS), fake software cracks, infectious downloads, etc.
What is spicystart.com?
spicystart.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, spicystart.com is promoted using a rogue browser-hijacking extension called SpicySEARCH.
Furthermore, spicystart.com (and SpicySEARCH) continually tracks browsing activity by recording various sensitive data.
What is hp.myway.com?
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (a.k.a. IAC Applications), CouponXplorer is a deceptive application that supposedly grants access to various printable shopping coupons.
Initially, CouponXplorer may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) typically infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it is classed as a browser hijacker - a form of software that modifies web browser options without users’ permission.
What is chromesearch.net?
Identical to chromesearch.today and chromesearch.club, chromesearch.net is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating improved results.
Judging on appearance alone, chromesearch.net may seem legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote chromesearch.net by employing rogue downloaders/installers designed to modify browser settings without users' consent. Furthermore, this deceptive website continually records sensitive data.
What is STOP?
Discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, STOP is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored data using RSA-1024 cryptography. In doing so, this malware appends filenames with the ".STOP" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.STOP").
Once files are encrypted, STOP creates a "!!!YourDataRestore!!!.txt" file, placing it on the desktop. Other variants of this ransomware use ".promorad", ".promock", ".promok", ".promoz", ".promos", ".PAUSA" and ".CONTACTUS" extensions for encrypted files.
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