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What is SearchMyFile?

SearchMyFile is a deceptive application that supposedly provides advanced search functionality allowing users to find files stored on their computers. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is likely to infiltrate systems without permission and record sensitive data.

Furthermore, SearchMyFile is classed as adware - a form of unwanted software that feeds users with numerous intrusive advertisements.

What is ampxsearch.com?

According to the developers, ampxsearch.com (iresults.ampxsearch.com) is a high-end Internet search engine that significantly enhances users' browsing experience by generating improved results. The appearance of ampxsearch.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that ampxsearch.com is also legitimate and useful. In fact, this website is promoted using rogue download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and modify various settings without permission. Furthermore, this website continually gathers sensitive data.

What is search.searchquicks.com?

Quick Search is a deceptive application that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by granting access to a "high-quality" Internet search engine, and allowing them search for "their favorite websites".

Judging on appearance alone, Quick Search may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) usually infiltrates systems without permission and, furthermore, collects various information. Quick Search is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies Internet browser options without users’ permission.

What is nowsearch.info?

Developers present nowsearch.information as a "high-quality" Internet search engine. In addition, its appearance barely differs from Bing, Google, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that nowsearch.information is legitimate and a good choice for searching the Internet.

Be aware, however, that developers promote this website via browser-hijacking downloaders/installers that modify browser options without permission. Furthermore, nowsearch.information continually records various data (mostly relating to Internet browsing habits).

What is Wana Die?

Discovered by malware security researcher, Leo, Wana Die is a virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, Wana Die encrypts stored files using the AES encryption algorithm. Henceforth, files become unusable.

During encryption, Wana Die adds the ".wndi" extension to the name of each compromised file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.wndi").

Immediately after encryption, Wana Die creates two files ("@WannaDecrypt0r.png" and "@WannaDecrypt0r.exe") and places them on the desktop. It also sets the .png file as the desktop wallpaper and runs the .exe file, which opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is Windows Detected ZEUS Virus?

"Windows Detected ZEUS Virus" is another fake error message displayed by a dubious website. Research shows that criminals build this website's traffic by employing various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) designed to redirect users without their consent.

Furthermore, these PUPs infiltrate systems without permission, run unwanted processes, generate intrusive ads (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.), and gather various information.

What is Nilla Weather?

Identical to Weather For Chrome, Check Weather, Search My Tabs, and many others, Nilla Weather is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to check weather forecasts directly from the web browser, without visiting any external websites. This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Nilla Weather infiltrates systems without permission.

Furthermore, it continually gathers various sensitive information and feeds users with numerous 'malvertising' ads. For these reasons, Nilla Weather is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Windows Has Detected An Internet Attack?

Displayed by a malicious website, "Windows Has Detected An Internet Attack" is a fake error pop-up similar to Your Device Is Under Threat, Threats Detected, Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer, and many others. 

Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that these programs infiltrate systems without permission, cause unwanted redirects, run unwanted processes, deliver malicious ads, and gather various information.

What is Linkey?

Created by Aztec Media Inc, the Linkey or Linkey Project browser plugin claims to make users' Internet browsing experience more productive by displaying quick links to popular games, videos, social webistes, etc. This extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Internet users should be aware that while Linkey may appear to be a legitimate add-on, it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it installs on browsers without users' consent and modifies the homepage setting by assigning it to linkeyproject.com.

Furthermore, this plugin is known to diminish Internet browser performance and track users' Internet surfing activity by recording IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), cookie information, and the web pages visited.

What is RASTAKHIZ?

Based on an open-source ransomware-type project called Hidden Tear, RASTAKHIZ is a virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, RASTAKHIZ encrypts stored data. During encryption, RASTAKHIZ appends the ".RASTAKHIZ" extension to the name of each encrypted file.

For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.RASTAKHIZ". Henceforth, it is impossible to use the affected files. Following successful encryption, RASTAKHIZ opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.