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What is .Lock?
.Lock is a ransomware-type malware that infiltrates computers and then encrypts various files. During encryption, this ransomware adds a .lock extension to each compromised file, thus, making it easy to determine which files are encrypted.
This ransomware uses AES 256 - an asymmetric encryption algorithm and, therefore, the encryption and decryption (public and private) keys are different. To restore files, the private key is needed. Furthermore, the victim's desktop wallpaper is changed during encryption and the ransomware creates a 'MENSAGEM.txt' file on the desktop.
What is SecuriDex?
SecuriDex is a bogus media player that supposedly prevents various security outbrakes. By falsely claiming to improve computer protection, SecuriDex attempts to give the impression of legitimate software.
Due to rogue behavior, however, SecuriDex is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. This adware infiltrates systems without users’ permission, collects personally identifiable information, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.
What is CalendarSpark?
CalendarSpark is a rogue browser toolbar claiming to allow users to plan their time using an easy-to-use calendar - "CalendarSpark - Get Planning With Fun, Easy-To-Use Calendar Tools".
This functionality might seem legitimate, however, CalendarSpark is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation, tracking of users' web browsing activity, and modification of web browser settings.
What is Browser Security?
The Browser Security application supposedly improves users' web browsing safety - "Browser Security - Protect yourself against phishing sites!" These claims often trick users to install, however, Browser Security gathers various user/system information.
In addition, this app often installs on computers without users' consent. For these reasons, Browser Security is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
What is ArcadeCake?
ArcadeCake is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to play various Flash games. The appearance of this app often tricks users into believing that ArcadeCake is legitimate. Be aware, however, that this app often infiltrates systems without users’ consent.
In addition, ArcadeCake gathers information regarding Internet browsing habits. This application also generates various intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, ArcadeCake is classed as adware.
What is FreeRadioCast?
FreeRadioCast is a dubious browser toolbar that supposedly allows users to listen to radio stations and search the Internet - "Search from anywhere on the web! Listen to streaming radio from your browser. No Registration required. Unlimited access." By giving these fake promises, developers often trick users into believing that FreeRadioCast is a legitimate application.
In fact, FreeRadioCast often infiltrates systems without users’ permission, hijacks web browsers and modifies their settings. Furthermore, FreeRadioCast gathers information relating to users' Internet browsing habits. For these reasons, this toolbar is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is bingoweb.ga?
Bingoweb.ga is a deceptive website that supposedly allows users to search the Internet and use a text translator. Initially, bingoweb.ga may seem a legitimate website, however, the website is promote using dubious software 'installer set-ups' that hijack web browsers.
In addition, web browsing activity is continually tracked, since bingoweb.ga gathers various user/system information.
What is Shopperz?
Created by Acai Tech Ltd, the Shopperz browser add-on claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping and displaying special offers when users visit online shopping websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that the Shopperz plug-in is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.
The developers of this browser plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, most computer users install this add-on inadvertently without their consent. After successful infiltration, Shopperz generates intrusive banner, interstitial, full-screen, and text link ads (marked as 'Ads by Shopperz' or 'Powered by Shopperz').
What is yessearches.com?
The yessearches.com website claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine and may appear similar to other regular Internet search engines, however, be aware that it is promoted using deceptive software installers that modify Internet browser settings.
Furthermore, yessearches.com continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity and displays search results that might lead to bogus websites.
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What is PowerWare?
PowerWare is a ransomware-type malware that encrypts various files. This ransomware is distributed via emails that contains a malicious Word document with an embedded macro. When users opens this document, the aforementioned macro runs automatically.
Malicious files are then downloaded and automatically execute to encrypt stored data. Once the data is encrypted, a ransom is demanded from the victims.
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