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What is destructsrv.com?

destructsrv.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to generate the most relevant search results. Initially, this site may appear legitimate, however, destructsrv.com is promoted using an adware-type application called Media-Hubs and dubious software 'installers' that stealthily modify browser settings.

In addition, destructsrv.com continually gathers various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Browser Toolbox?

Identical to HooplaSearch, Search Adventure, and Search Voyage, Browser Toolbox is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results and providing various search-related tools - "Browser Toolbox provides you with a wide variety of web tools that make searching the internet a better experience." 

Browser Toolbox often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Following successful infiltration, this PUP generates intrusive online advertisements, records various information, and continually causes unwanted browser redirects. It is for these reasons that Browser Toolbox is classed as a potentially unwanted program and adware.

What is search.searchgmf.com?

Get Maps Fast is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to search various maps and receive driving directions. These claims often trick users into believing that Get Maps Fast is a legitimate program, however, due to rogue behavior, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' permission. In addition, Get Maps Fast continually monitors users' web browsing activity, causes unwanted browser redirects, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is search.searchreveal.com?

Search Reveal is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) developed by SuperWeb LLC that falsely claims to enhance the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results.

This PUP often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate application, however, Search Reveal continually causes unwanted browser redirects, records various user/system data, and delivers intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, Search Reveal is classed as a browser hijacker.

What is Call Box?

Call Box (by Media Hub) is a dubious application that claims to enable a number of 'valuable functions', however, these are simply attempts to trick users to install.

Research shows that Call Box often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, this deceptive application continually gathers various user/system information and displays intrusive online advertisements. Therefore, Call Box is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Herbst?

Herbst is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using an AES encryption algorithm. During encryption, this ransomware appends the name of each encrypted file with the .herbst extension. This makes it straightforward to determine which files are encrypted. Herbst then opens a window containing a ransom demand message.

What is search.searchtnl.com?

Developed by SaferBrowser, Todays News Live is a dubious application that supposedly provides access to CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and other similar news portals. This functionality may seem legitimate, however, Todays News Live is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are four main reasons for these negative associations - stealth installation, tracking of users' web browsing activity, display of intrusive online advertisements, and modification of web browser settings.

What is search.searchpat.com?

Package Tracker is a dubious application that supposedly allows tracking of package deliveries. These false claims often trick users into believing that Package Tracker is a legitimate application, however, Package Tracker is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application infiltrates systems without users’ permission, modifies web browser settings, displays intrusive online advertisements, and collects various user/system information.

What is search.searchlen.com?

Login Email Now is a deceptive application claiming to allow email access from any new browser tab. These claims often trick users to install, however, Login Email Now is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Login Email Now often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Following successful infiltration, this app hijacks web browsers, tracks users' web browsing activity, and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Payms?

Payms is a ransomware-type virus based on the source code of another ransomware infection called Jigsaw. Developers of Jigsaw sell the source code in dark web and, thus, new variants of this ransomware are common. Once infiltrated, Payms employs an asymmetric algorithm to encrypt files stored in victims' computers.

The name of each encrypted file is appended with the .paymrss, .paym, .payrms, .payms, .paymst, or .pays extension. A "Payment_Instructions.txt" file is then created, which is placed on the desktop.