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What is OGONIA?
Discovered by malware security researcher, Marcelo Rivero, OGONIA is an updated version of a ransomware-type virus called CryptoMix. Once infiltrated, this ransomware encrypts various data and renames files using the "[32_random_letters_and_digits].OGONIA" pattern.
For instance, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "G8H3AEH98I34JP4NVU49XN12GHT893EX.OGONIA". Following successful encryption, OGONIA creates a text file ("_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT"), placing it in each folder containing encrypted files.
What is 3301?
3301 is an updated version of ransomware-type malware called Karmen. This malware is developed using an open-source ransomware project, Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, 3301 encrypts various files using the AES encryption algorithm.
In addition, this ransomware appends filenames with the ".3301" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.3301"). 3301 then changes the desktop wallpaper and creates three files ("DECRYPT_MY_FILES.HTML", "DECRYPT_MY_FILES.vbs", and "ID.TXT "), placing them in each existing folder.
What is zinkwink.com?
According to developers, zinkwink.com is a "high-quality" Internet search engine that generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. This site may seem legitimate and useful, however, Judging on appearance alone, zinkwink.com barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that zinkwink.com is also legitimate. In fact, it is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without consent. Furthermore, zinkwink.com continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity.
What is feed.snowbitt.com?
Developers present feed.snowbitt.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, feed.snowbitt.com barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other reputable search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that feed.snowbitt.com is also legitimate and useful. In fact, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify web browser options without permission. In addition, feed.snowbitt.com continually tracks Internet browsing activity by gathering various user-system information.
What is searchprivacy.co?
Developers present searchprivacy.co as a legitimate Internet search engine that generates improved search results and protects users' privacy.
Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, developers promote searchprivacy.co via deceptive software download/installation set-ups designed to modify browser options without consent. In addition, searchprivacy.co continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Incognito Start Button?
Incognito Start Button is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to open browsers in 'Incognito' mode. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Incognito Start Button is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Windows 10 Technical Support?
"Windows 10 Technical Support" is a fake service promoted via a deceptive website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems during installation of regular programs (the "bundling" method).
As well as causing unwanted redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive online advertisements and continually gather various information relating to users' browsing activity.
What is Aleta?
Aleta is an updated version of a ransomware-type virus called BTCWare. Once infiltrated, Aleta encrypts data and appends the "[developers'_email].aleta" extension to the name of each encrypted file (for example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename such as "sample.jpg.[chines34@protonmail.ch].aleta").
To see the full list of email addresses used within these extensions, click here. Following successful encryption, Aleta creates an HTA file ("!#_READ_ME_#!.hta") and places it in each folder containing encrypted files.
What is tabquery.com?
According to the developers, tabquery.com significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, tabquery.com barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other legitimate search engines.
Therefore, many users believe that this site is also legitimate. In fact, tabquery.com monitors Internet browsing activity by gathering various user-system information. In addition, it is promoted using rogue downloaders/installers that modify browser options without consent.
What is RobinHood?
RobinHood is a ransomware-type virus discovered by malware security researcher S!Ri. Once infiltrated, this malware encrypts stored data and appends names of compromised files with the ".Robinhood" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.RobinHood".
Following successful encryption, RobinHood changes the desktop wallpaper and creates an executable file ("ROBINHOOD -TIMER.exe") and a text file ("READ_IT.txt"), placing them on the desktop.
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