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Polski Ransomware

Polski Ransomware

Polski Ransomware seems to be targeted at computer users understanding Polish since both the ransom note and suggested articles in it are written in this language. Other than that the malicious application does not seem to be much different from other ransomware. As usual for such infections, it encrypts the victim’s private files, for example, pictures, photos, databases, various documents, etc. To get the decryption tool, the malware’s creators suggest paying a ransom of 249 US dollars in 72 hours. Once the time runs out, it is said the payment will be doubled. However, we would advise you not to let these threats scare you into paying the ransom. Polski Ransomware’s developers may not send the decryptor even if you transfer the money, so it might be safer to find another option for data recovery. Therefore, we recommend erasing the infection either with the instructions added below the article or reliable antimalware software. Read more »

Ghostify

Ghostify

We highly advise you to avoid a program entitled Ghostify as its functions in a questionable way. Upon further investigation malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have classified this application as a potentially unwanted program that should not be active on any users computer. Even though it is advertised as a tool that should allow you to access various web content from all around the globe, you should know that its overall functionality is questionable, to say the least. In some instances, this program could prove to be the reason other suspicious applications might already be active on your personal computer. While this potentially unwanted program does not act in a malicious way itself, we highly advise you not to take any chances with it Ghostify and conduct its complete removal. To find out more about this devious application make sure to read the rest of this article. Read more »

Zekwacrypt Ransomware

Zekwacrypt Ransomware

Our research team has discovered a malicious program that goes by the name of Zekwacrypt Ransomware. It is crucial to be aware of this application since it is known to be roaming the web nowadays. If you ever come across it, make sure to avoid it at all times. You must do so because this application exhibits extremely malicious functionality; like any other ransomware program, it can lock your personal data in a quick and silent manner. It goes without saying that such functionality of this application cannot be tolerated. In our article, we provide detailed information regarding the inner workings of Zekwacrypt Ransomware along with a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a secure system. If you already have this dubious program active on your computer make sure to use the detailed removal guide that we present below to get rid of it once and for all. Read more »

Hotweb360.com

Hotweb360.com

Hotweb360.com is a potentially risky search engine page that you may not even notice right away in your browsers since it looks very similar to Google. Of course, this kind of resemblance is not a coincidence at all. According to our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com, the creators do this on purpose to deceive unsuspecting computer users to believe that it is actually Google they find as their home page so they would not even think of a malware infection. However, this is indeed a browser hijacker that belongs to a family of threats that also include identical clones, such as Gogletab.com. The security-related issues with finding this hijacker in your browsers are twofold. First, this malware infection can present to you potentially harmful third-party advertisements and links leading to malicious websites. Second, it is most likely that this threat did not enter your system all alone, which would clearly mean the presence of other malware programs as well. This is why you may not be able to restore order on your system if you only remove Hotweb360.com from your browsers; you also need to hunt down all other possibly harmful programs, too. But before you jump to the end where we reveal how you can eliminate this threat, let us tell you more about this infection so that you can understand how you can infect your system with similar threats and what you can do against it. Read more »

Youhomepage.org

Youhomepage.org

Youhomepage.org is a browser hijacker that is likely to target the most popular browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. According to the analysis conducted by Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, this threat is identical to Newcityinworld.ru and Mans-find.org. These are browser hijackers that we have reviewed in different reports, but, of course, we advise deleting them as well. If you are still not sure whether or not these suspicious tools are reliable, you might be tricked into thinking that there is nothing dangerous about them. Well, that is not true. First of all, these hijackers are completely unpredictable, and they can work in ways that we are not even aware of. Furthermore, the services represented via these hijackers might be unreliable as well. If you have already made the decision to remove Youhomepage.org, you might want to move straight to the last section of the report. If you are still confused, we recommend reading the report to learn more about the suspicious hijacker and the risks that it might expose you to. Read more »

search.startjoytabsearch.com

search.startjoytabsearch.com

If you have downloaded the StartJoyTab extension, Search.startjoytabsearch.com must have modified your browser’s homepage as well. At the moment, this hijacker only affects Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers, but we cannot guarantee that different browsers will not be targeted in the future. Our hope is that this hijacker disappears altogether because all it can do is jeopardize your virtual security. Sure, it looks like a regular search provider, but the looks can be deceptive. If you only pay attention to the interface of the hijacker, it definitely can appear to be harmless. However, if you analyze it on a deeper level, you are bound to realize that it can work in a suspicious, potentially malicious manner. It should come as no surprise that we advise deleting Search.startjoytabsearch.com. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team classifies this hijacker as a security threat, and you can find all facts supporting this in the guide. If you cannot wait to remove the infection, check out the instructions below. Read more »

Search.searchfpdfc.com

Search.searchfpdfc.com

Search.searchfpdfc.com provides links to web pages where users can convert Microsoft Word documents into PDF files, so it might seem like a handy tool. However, users should know that besides useful links the application could show them annoying advertisements too. This content may come from unknown sources, and consequently, some of the ads could lead to malicious websites or promote suspicious content. Moreover, it seems the search tool might modify your browser settings; as a result, it was categorized as a browser hijacker. Since the application does not look reliable, we advise you to bookmark its provided links if you need them and remove search engine before it causes you any trouble. To eliminate Search.searchfpdfc.com, you can either follow the instructions provided below the article or use a reliable security tool. Read more »

Evillock Ransomware

Cyber security specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com have recently stumbled upon a new ransomware that has come to be known as Evillock Ransomware. They say that this malicious application was designed to encrypt your personal files and then demand that you purchase a decryption key if you want to get your files back. Needless to say, you have to remove this malware to reestablish your computer’s security. This ransomware is particularly dangerous because there is no free decryption tool available (at the time of this article). However, paying the ransom is not a good idea because the cyber crooks behind it might not give you the promised decryption key. Read more »

Cryptofag Ransomware

Cryptofag Ransomware

Cryptofag Ransomware is a malicious application created only for money extortion. Thus, the malware should encrypt the most valuable files on the victim’s computer or in other words take the data on the device as a hostage. Then, the infection should show a ransom note explaining the situation and demanding to contact the threat’s creators. Once you get in touch with these people, they should inform you how much you need to pay for the decryption tool and how to transfer the money. However, even if it is your last option, we advise against paying the ransom. There is a high risk you may not get the decryption tool and so lose your money for nothing. Instead, we would encourage users to erase the malware from the system and look for other ways to restore their damaged files. If you need any help while eliminating Cryptofag Ransomware, you could check the instructions placed below. Read more »

ConvertPDFsNow Toolbar

ConvertPDFsNow Toolbar

If you have noticed undesirable changes within your web browser's default settings, it might be an indication that an application known as ConvertPDFsNow Toolbar is up and running on your PC. You should know that our research team has classified it as a potentially unwanted program because it exhibits suspicious features. While some user might be tempted to obtain this program since it is marketed as a tool that should help you covert PDF files right within your browser, you must be aware of the fact that the changes induced by this application will have a negative effect on the way you experience the web. Even though this questionable program is not malicious by itself, you should know that in some cases this application might be the reason your computer could be subjected to questionable web content. To understand why our research team advises you to remove ConvertPDFsNow Toolbar make sure to read the rest of our report. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide that you should use to get rid of this invasive application. Read more »