LambdaLocker is a new ransomware virus that encrypts files using AES-256 and SHA-256 algorithm. This ransomware is hardly any different from other similar malware and uses same scheme. After penetration, the Labdablocker adds the name of each encrypted file with .lambda_l0cked extension. Next, cybercriminals alert victims via ransom note which is set as desktop wallpaper.
Funnysite123.com is an unwelcome application that replaces your normal search engine without user’s permission. It has same features like other hijackers. Therefore, Funnysite123.com certainly diminishes your browser experience with redirects, sponsored search results, and annoying ads.
Marlboro is the name of ramsomware virus designed to scare and force users to pay a ransom. There is another name of ransomware – DeMarlboro. Like other similar types of viruses, Marlboro encrypts files on the infected computer and appends .oops file extension to the name of all the encrypted data. It’s operating under the same scheme like other ransomware.
aristotlesearch.com (Mac) is a nasty application which aimed specifically to infect Mac computers. The program is created to hijack browsers and tweak settings without user’s consent. Your homepage and default search engine will be set to aristotlesearch.com. Any attempts to take it all back will be blocked. Developers claim that it only improves the browser experience. Instead of performing its duties, program advertises dubious software.
Luckystarting.com is an illegitimate and useless search engine. Nevertheless, it’s hard to distinguish from real ones (Google, Yahoo, or Bing) because its design is close to their appearance. In many cases, Luckystarting.com gets on your computer in form of browser extension which you, more likely, didn’t install. This can be categorized as a browser hijacker. After infiltrating, rogue application assigns new settings to your browser.