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What is Tail Finder?

Tail Finder is a browser hijacker that changes certain browser settings to tailsearch.com - the main purpose of this app is to promote this fake search engine.

Additionally, Tail Finder collects browsing data. Note that browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since, in most cases, users download and install them inadvertently.

What is Walmart attempted delivery email scam?

Generally, scammers behind these emails attempt trick recipients into providing personal information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details).

This particular email is disguised as a message from Walmart regarding a shipment of five iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones. Its main purpose is to trick recipients into entering their login credentials onto a deceptive website, most likely a fake Walmart website.

What is ios-protect-defence[.]com?

Ios-protect-defence[.]com is a deceptive website that promotes various scams. At the time of research, this web page promoted a scheme targeting iPhone users, however, it is possible that users of other Apple devices could likewise inadvertently enter the site. The scam claims that visitors' mobile devices are infected and urges them to download/install the endorsed app.

Typically, schemes of this kind promote various potentially unwanted applications (e.g. fake anti-viruses, adware, browser hijackers, etc.) and some might even promote malware (e.g. Trojans, ransomware, etc.). Most users access deceptive web pages via mistyped URLs, redirects caused by intrusive ads or by Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).

This software does not require explicit consent to be installed onto systems, and thus users may be unaware of its presence.

What is FedEx Freight email virus?

Malspam emails are messages that cyber criminals send to deliver malware. Typically, the emails are disguised as official messages from legitimate companies and organizations and contain a malicious attachment or download link for a malicious file. Recipients who open files downloaded via such emails often infect their computers with malware.

This particular email is disguised as a message from FedEx and used to deliver a Remote Administration Tool (RAT) called Remcos.

What is Files Fixer ransomware?

Files Fixer is a malicious program, which is part of the Xorist ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption.

During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the "....FIXME-DAMAGEDFILES-NEED-TO-CONTACT-THE-EMAIL- URGENTLY-OR-YOUR-FILES-WILL-BE-PERMANENTLY-DELETED" extension.

For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg....FIXME-DAMAGEDFILES-NEED-TO-CONTACT-THE-EMAIL- URGENTLY-OR-YOUR-FILES-WILL-BE-PERMANENTLY-DELETED" following encryption. After this process is complete, ransom messages within "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt files are dropped into compromised folders.

What is BBGT?

This ransomware belongs to the Matrix ransomware family. BBGT encrypts and renames victims' files, and creates the "BBGT_INFO.rtf" file (ransom message) in each folder that contains encrypted files. BBGT renames files by replacing filenames with the bobgant82@criptext.com email address, a string of random characters, and appending ".BBGT" as the file extension.

For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "[BobGant82@criptext.com].S9Mhz4kS-uWkG6aV4.BBGT", "2.jpg" to "[BobGant82@criptext.com].D8Njk5l9-gEhF8bC5.BBGT", and so on.

What is HerculesLookup?

HerculesLookup is a rogue application categorized as adware, which also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and making changes to browser settings to promote fake search engines.

In addition, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are used to collect browsing-related information. Due to the dubious techniques employed to distribute HerculesLookup, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

What is Hacker zasifroval zaplat?

Hacker zasifroval zaplat belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. It encrypts files, changes the victim's desktop wallpaper, displays a pop-up window (which looks like a system error notification) and creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" text file in all folders that contain encrypted files.

The text file, desktop wallpaper and pop-up window contain instructions about how to pay the ransom and contact the ransomware developers. Hacker zasifroval zaplat renames encrypted files by appending ".Hacker zasifroval zaplat.crypt" to filenames.

For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.Hacker zasifroval zaplat.crypt", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.Hacker zasifroval zaplat.crypt", and so on.

What is NeedSearch?

NeedSearch is an adware-type application that possesses browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, most adware programs and browser hijackers monitor users' browsing activity.

Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate NeedSearch, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). One of the dubious techniques employed to proliferate this app is distribution via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

Furthermore, as well as PUAs, bogus software updaters/installers are used to spread malware (e.g. Trojans, ransomware, etc.).

What is AnalyzerFile?

AnalyzerFile has three purposes: to serve advertisements, promote a fake search engine address, and collect sensitive information. This app functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Typically, users download and install apps like AnalyzerFile unintentionally and, for this reason, they are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).