Scarab Recovery is the newest version of ransomware virus, which encrypts all files on users machines and demand ransom for decryption. All Cybercriminals demands decribed in document HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT. Of course, real decryption is not assured, so we recommend to ignore cybercriminals instructions.
It may seem that Search.searchyourea.com is a useful legitimate search engine with useful functions that provide buttons for quick access to popular sites, social pages and so on. In addition, according to the developers, Search.searchyourea.com has the usual functions of the search engine, as this increases the experience of browsing and the quality of search results. However, in fact, it is an annoying browser hijacker, infecting all installed browsers, such as Chrome, Mozilla, IE and so on.
Searchcontrol.co is unwanted software that comes to the computer without the user's consent. This is a browser hijacker that infects all browsers installed on your system. According to the developers, Searchcontrol.co is a search engine that greatly improves search quality and browsing experience.
Shrug ransomware is another trojan, which encrypts all user data without any approval. Some users report, that their files renamed with adding .SHRUG extension. After encryption, files become unavailable for editing, view or playing, because the virus uses AES+RSA encryption. Cybercriminals demand ransom (in BTC) for a decryption program. Also, Shrug ransomware run the program, which locks screen on victim PC.
"24H" is another cryptovirus aimed at getting user money. Crypto-extortioners are constantly updated and changing, but they have the same pattern of behavior. After entering the PC, it encrypts user files, including photos, videos, office documents, PDP files, archives and other important files.
