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What is Rans0mLocked?

Rans0mLocked is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Lawrence Abrams. Once infiltrated, Rans0mLocked encrypts various data using AES cryptography and appends filenames with the ".owner" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.owner". Following successful encryption, Rans0mLocked opens a pop-up window containing a ransom-demand message.

What is search.searchgofind.com?

SearchGoFind a deceptive application that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by improving Internet search results. On initial inspection, SearchGoFind may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application usually infiltrates systems without permission.

Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, SearchGoFind is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is hp.myway.com?

HowToSuite is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This application falsely claims to provide hundreds of various "how-to" tutorials.

These promises often trick users into believing that HowToSuite is legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is mobsearches.com?

Developers present mobsearches.com as an Internet search engine that generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, mobsearches.com barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that mobsearches.com is also legitimate and useful. Bear in mind, however, that developers promote this site by employing rogue download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers and modify various settings without consent. Furthermore, it continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is HPWombat?

HPWombat is a deceptive application that infiltrates systems without permission. Following successful infiltration, HPWombat stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is Login Security Alert?

"Login Security Alert!!!: Your Login Credentials At Risk" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this site by various rogue applications that infiltrate systems without consent. Therefore, these apps are categorized as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

As well as causing unwanted redirects, they deliver intrusive online advertisements and continually record various user-system information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, MetroWhiz is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to check public transport schedules. On initial inspection, MetroWhiz may appear legitimate and useful, however this app often infiltrates systems without user consent.

Furthermore, it stealthily modifies web browser settings in order to promote a fake search engine, and it continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, MetroWhiz is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.

What is iwantmyfiles?

Discovered by security researcher, Jakub Kroustek, iwantmyfiles is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily encrypts various data.

Unlike other ransomware, iwantmyfiles does not rename or append extensions to encrypted files. Following successful encryption, the virus opens a pop-up window and creates a text file ("READ_ME.txt"), placing it on the desktop. Both contain identical ransom-demand messages.

What is Lockify?

First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Lockify is a virus based on an open source ransomware project called Hidden Tear.

Once infiltrated, Lockify encrypts various data using AES cryptography. This malware appends filenames with the ".lockify" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.lockify"). After successfully encrypting files, Lockify places a "readme.HTA" file in each folder containing encrypted data.

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, DirectionsOnline is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to use GPS functions.

Judging on appearance alone, DirectionsOnline might seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of Internet browsing activity.