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Rapid Ransomware is nasty virus, that encrypts user files using AES encryption algorithm and demands ransom for decryption. All affected files get .rapid extension, in some versions .paymeme suffix is added. Rapid 2.0 Ransomware appends extensions, that contains 5 random letters in uppercase. Extension is unique for every PC. Unlike other similar ransomware threats, it does not do one time encryption, but continues to encode every new file on victims computer, whether it was just created or copied. Amount of ransom varies from $500 to $1500 and have to be paid in BitCoins. Using BitCoin payments and TOR websites, makes it difficult to find location of malefactors.

CryptXXX is ransomware crypto-virus. It encrypts user personal data with AES CBC 256-bit algorithm and asks for RSA-4096 key. Actually, CryptXXX Ransomware also steals bitcoins stored on the computer if there are any. Virus modifies names and extension of all encrypted files to .crypt, .cryp1 or .crypz, changes desktop wallpaper using de_crypt_readme.bmp (image with black background and white text), creates text file with instructions to pay the ransom (de_crypt_readme.txt), and html file with the same instructions (de_crypt_readme.html). Ransom is about 1.2 BitCoins or $400. CryptXXX Ransomware attacks data on local drives and attached storage devices.

Any Search Manager or Any Search Manager by SafeFinder is advertising app for MacOS and extension for Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It is designed to modify browser search and homepage settings. After infiltration Any Search Manager takes control over browsers and changes default search engine and start page to search.anysearchmanager.com, search.anysearch.net, search.anysearchmac.com or other website of similar kind. All this domains used for search engines and redirect search queries to Yahoo, Bing or some third-party website. SafeFinder originates in Israel, and is also wide-spread on Windows-operated computers.

GandCrab2 Ransomware is a virus, that uses AES (CBC-mode) algorithm to encrypt user files. During the process ransomware adds .CRAB extension to encrypted files. Following successful encryption, GandCrab2 creates CRAB-DECRYPT.txt file. Unfortunately, due to using TOR payment pages, NameCoin servers and cryptocurrency, there is no way to track the hackers, unless they make a mistake. Decryption key of previous version of GandCrab became public due to data leakage from their servers. GandCrab2 Ransomware asks 0.5 - 0.8 Dash (cryptocurrency) , which is less then before, however it still can estimate from several hundreds to more than thousand dollars.

Arrow Ransomware is new file encryption virus from Dharma/Crysis Ransomware family. Malware uses AES encryption. Unlike previous versions, it appends .arrow extension to all encrypted files. Arrow Ransomware encodes almost all types of files that can be important to users, including documents, images, videos, databases, archives. Arrow Ransomware demands from $1000 to $2000 in BitCoins for the decryption key, that they actually rarely send out. Currently, decryption is not possible, however, you can decrypt your files from backups or trying file recovery software. There is also a slight possibility, that you will decrypt your files using tips and tricks described in this article.

Search.hloginnow.net is annoying search engine developed by Polarity Technologies Ltd, a Cyprus company, that registers in browser settings after installation of unwanted browser extensions Email Login Now or Login Email Now New Tab. Add-on can have other similar name. Main page of this hijacker looks like regular search engine with search box and toolbar with links to popular websites like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Facebook and weather widget. However it is not detached search, and it relies on Yahoo Search (search.yahoo.com). Search.hloginnow.net causes certain privacy issues, such as gaining access to search history, visited websites, cookies, passwords.

Search.shroomcourt.com is distrustful search engine, that installs in Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox along with Shroomcourt browser extension. It attacks Mac computers. It replaces default settings of search engine and homepage. Search.shroomcourt.com redirects user queries to Yahoo or Bing, and this, for some users, becomes an inconvenience. Shroomcourt extension controls browser settings, and won't allow users to restore them. In addition, this hijacker collects search and browsing history and transfers private data to potential advertisers. Search.shroomcourt.com infection is accompanied by redirects, pop-ups, ads and other undesired consequences.

Search.chill-tab.com or Chill-tab.com is search engine, that installs along with Chill-Tab adware extension. It overrides settings in Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox on MacOS and can be classified as hijacker. Search queries typed in search box are redirected to search.yahoo.com. This malware originates in Israel, but spreads all over the world, and homepage is translated to several languages. Search.chill-tab.com can collect private information, like search history, browser history, cookies and use this information to display ads, pop-ups and banners on shopping websites.