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What is ValidNetBoost?

ValidNetBoost is an adware-type app with browser hijacker traits (used to promote search.gg08m.com). Furthermore, since most users inadvertently download/install ValidNetBoost, it is also categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). This piece of software has been noted being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updaters/installers.

What is BeijingCrypt ransomware?

BeijingCrypt is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for the decryption. In other words, the files affected by BeijingCrypt are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay - to restore access to their data.

During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".file" extension. For example, a file originally titled something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.file", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.file", "3.jpg" as "3.jpg.file" and so forth. After the encryption process is complete, a ransom note - "!README!.txt" - is dropped onto the desktop.

What is matrixstar[.]net page?

Matrixstar[.]net uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into allowing it to show notification and opens questionable websites. It has the same purpose as ryaouposit[.]space, othemyinetere[.]space, sistheberth[.]xyz, and a great deal of other websites.

What is search.r0n3.com?

Search.r0n3.com is a fake search engine. Typically, such web searchers are promoted by browser hijackers. Search.r0n3.com has been observed being pushed by the ValidConfigType adware-type PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Furthermore, this search engine likely collects browsing-related data.

What is "Dropbox Email Scam"?

Scammers behind this phishing scam attempt to trick unsuspecting recipients into providing their Microsoft account credentials. They try to deceive people through a link within a PDF document, which is downloaded through a Dropbox shared link contained within another PDF document.

This document can be opened through a link within a phishing email. Therefore, do not trust this scam email and, more importantly, do not enter information on the deceptive website.

What is This is the last reminder email scam?

Scammers behind this email claim to have hacked into a computer and recorded recipients watching pornography. Their goal is to trick recipients into transferring money for not sending the recorded video to other people.

What is ValidConfigType?

ValidConfigType is a rogue with adware and browser hijacker qualities. Due to the questionable methods used to distribute software products within these classifications, they are also considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). ValidConfigType has been noted being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updaters/installers.

What is Marlock ransomware?

Marlock is part of the ransomware family called MedusaLocker. It encrypts files and appends the ".marlock7" extension to their filenames (for example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.marlock7"). Different variants of Marlock ransomware appends ".marlock20", ".marlock5", ".marlock22", ".marlock011", ".marlock10", and ".marlock25" extensions. Marlock also creates the "HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html" file containing contact information and other details regarding data recovery.

What is WebMusicSearch?

WebMusicSearch is a browser hijacker designed to promote the webmusicsearch.com search engine. Additionally, this browser extension likely has data tracking abilities. Due to the questionable methods used to distribute browser hijackers, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

What is expensivesurvey[.]online page?

Expensivesurvey[.]online loads deceptive content, asks for permission to show notifications, and opens potentially malicious websites. It is pretty similar to othemyinetere[.]space, smartcaptchasolve[.]top, ryaouposit[.]space, and lots of other sites. It is uncommon for pages like expensivesurvey[.]online to be opened on purpose.