Monthly Archives: February 2018 - Page 5

filmsNet Search

Posted by on February 15, 2018 No comments
filmsNet Search

Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) find their ways to the computer unnoticed. The filmsNet Search extension is yet another PUP, which you have most likely installed by accident, and, if you are wondering what to do next, continue reading to find our recommendations.

The filmsNet Search extension enables you to access free content which, in most cases, would be available at a certain price. Not only filmsNet Search enables you to access video content, but also modifies the settings of the Chrome browser so that your search terms are redirected through an additional server before the Yahoo search generates related results. Such changes on the browser are usually not accepted by computer users, and, if you are also unsatisfied with this potentially unwanted program, do not hesitate to remove it from the browser. Read more »

Nebula Exploit Kit

Posted by on February 15, 2018 No comments

Nebula Exploit Kit is a malicious software package that specialists came across for the first time in February, 2017. Most probably, it is a new variant of another Exploit Kit called Sundown. It is considered “new” because it has new indicators of compromise (IOCs); however, researchers have observed that it exploits some old vulnerabilities that are also exploited by RIG Exploit Kit, Neutrino Exploit Kit, Terror Exploit Kit, and Sundown Exploit Kit: CVE-2014-6332, CVE-2015-0016, CVE-2013-2551, CVE-2013-2551, CVE-2015-8651, CVE-2015-7645, and CVE-2016-4117. Mainly, Nebula Exploit Kit is used to drop the malicious payload on victims’ computers (it might be any malicious application), but it should be noted that not everybody can take advantage of it because it is not a free toolkit. Cyber criminals who want to use it for their malicious deeds need to pay money for it. Read more »

Clicksev.pro

Posted by on February 15, 2018 No comments

Clicksev.pro is an advertising service that works jointly with various adware programs and nefarious websites to provide you with third-party advertisements. You are likely to notice the address Clicksev.pro once you click the advertisement, or before the landing page is loaded. Everyone behind those annoying advertisements and the questionable server Clicksev.pro is interested in taking advantage of as many Internet users as possible, so do not get surprised by tons of pop-ups, web banners, coupons, and interstitial advertisements that may be displayed by this advertising server. Read more »

Shurl0ckr Ransomware

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Shurl0ckr Ransomware

Shurl0ckr Ransomware is a new danger that can come in different forms. According to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this malicious program is a so-called RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) that is sold on the dark web.  Since this ransomware can be customized a bit, well, at least, the ransom fee can, there could be several different versions spreading. This new threat is suspected to be a new strain of Gojdue Ransomware. The authors demand a 10% commission from the paid ransoms. You can simply fill out a quick form and you would get your version of the ransomware right away. Well, hopefully, you would not try any of this yourself, but this is what cyber villain wannabees and hackers may do. If you are hit by this dangerous infection, we do not advise you to pay the ransom since there is no guarantee that you will get the decryptor anyway. We recommend that you remove Shurl0ckr Ransomware from your system immediately. Read more »

ISP Has Blocked Your PC fake alert

Posted by on February 15, 2018 No comments

ISP Has Blocked Your PC fake alert is a misguiding notification that is meant to trick you into calling schemers who are disguised as Microsoft technicians. The number, +1-888-876-8163, is represented via a misleading notification that you are likely to face if you carelessly click misleading ads and links, or visit scam-related websites. Is it possible that you need to delete ISP Has Blocked Your PC fake alert-related malware? Although that is unlikely to be the case, it is definitely a possibility you need to consider. We suggest using a malware scanner to rule this possibility out. Obviously, if malware is found, you should focus on removing it right now, but the misleading scam should not be ignored. Even if you get rid of it by closing the page representing it or the browser altogether, there are certain things you need to take care of. If you want to learn more about that, you should continue reading this report. Read more »

Windows Firewall Warning Alert

Posted by on February 14, 2018 No comments

There are many ways how adware could affect your system security, and fake alerts are one of them. Windows Firewall Warning Alert is also a fake alert that says your system is under attack. The scammers behind this attack want yourself to call the given phone number. Supposedly, you can receive professional help if you call them, but that is a blatant scam. You have to close Windows Firewall Warning Alert right now, and then scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner. It will help you find the unwanted programs that could be behind all those annoying pop-ups that you encounter every day. Read more »

Practise Typing Tests Extension

Posted by on February 14, 2018 No comments
Practise Typing Tests Extension

Practise Typing Tests Extension could be one of the Mindspark applications, and sadly this developer is not known for its reliability. Our researchers believe the extension might be related to this company because after installation it shows a toolbar with particular links and a few of them redirect to Mindspark web pages. Users should also know the add-on could inject the search results with unreliable advertisements from various third parties. We would highly recommend staying away from it as the ads may come from anywhere, which means some part of them might be dangerous. What’s more, because of the described behavior and some other reasons that we will discuss in this article, Practise Typing Tests Extension falls under the classification of browser hijackers. Consequently, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend removing it before anything goes wrong and if you decide to do so, you could use the manual deletion instructions available below. Read more »

MBRlock Ransomware

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MBRlock Ransomware

If you ever come across a program known as MBRlock Ransomware, be sure to do everything in your power to stay away from it since it happens to be an extremely malicious piece of software. After all, it has been classified as a ransomware application. Programs of this category are defined by their ability lock massive quantities of data in a matter of minutes. If this malware is ever found up and running on your personal computer, be sure to perform its complete removal right away. It is critical to do so as soon as possible since keeping it active on your personal computer could lead to devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. If you wish to have a better understanding of this devious application's functionality, make sure to read the rest of this article. Furthermore, you will find useful virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Besides such information, we also include a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete MBRlock Ransomware. Read more »

Win An Iphone X Advertisement

Posted by on February 14, 2018 No comments

If you ever find Win An Iphone X Advertisement claiming that you have a chance to get a brand new iPhone X “for your loyalty to our internet provider,” ignore it completely and dismiss it right away because it is nothing more than a fake advertisement. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is displayed to users seeking to get some personal details about them, so if you ever encounter it, close it without further consideration. If you see it just because you have opened http://polar.phonesecuritypro.com/ or got redirected to this domain against your will, you should be able to get rid of Win An Iphone X Advertisement by simply closing your web browser. Do not let it restore previously-visited websites! If you cannot get rid of this advertisement so easily, i.e. it reappears on your screen after some time, the reason you see this fake advertisement might be the successful entrance of malicious software. Specialists say that it might be some kind of untrustworthy program, e.g. adware that installs extensions on users’ web browsers. If Win An Iphone X Advertisement is displayed to you from time to time when you surf the Internet and you cannot get rid of it, you should go to reset the web browser you use to default. You will eliminate an untrustworthy browser extension if it has affected your browser by doing that. On top of that, it would be smart to check all installed programs. If you can locate suspicious/unknown applications, delete them all mercilessly. Read more »

RubyMiner

Posted by on February 14, 2018 No comments

RubyMiner is a new malware program that attacks out-of-date web servers globally to install a Monero cryptocurrency miner to generate illegal revenue. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that this stealthy program mainly targets Linux and Windows servers in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Norway, and Sweden, but it does not spare any other countries really. As a matter of fact, analysts say that the attacks started on January 9, 2018, and 30% of web servers in the world have been targeted to find vulnerabilities, including Transneft, a Russian oil pipeline operator. Ever since cryptocurrencies started to rise, mining and the need for mining have been growing. Numerous malware programs have emerged to conduct illegal mining on unsuspecting users' personal computers globally. But cyber crooks stepped it up a notch and started to attack and exploit web servers as well in hope of more profit. This is how the official Blackberry site was also compromised to mine through visitors' computers in another attack. All in all, if you realize that your computer is running slow and your CPU or GPU is working on near 100% power, you should be suspicious because it may indicate the operations of such a miner. Nevertheless, in this case you cannot remove RubyMiner as it operates through web servers; in other words, there is nothing to remove from your individual PC. Read more »