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Frs Ransomware

Frs Ransomware

Frs Ransomware is a recently discovered file-encrypting infection that, at the time of research, was not decryptable. That means that recovering the files corrupted by it was not possible. The creator of the infection, however, wants you to believe that a program called “FRS Decryptor” can help you. The goal is to make you pay a ransom of 0.05 Bitcoin. Although that is just around $300, it is highly unlikely that you could get your files recovered if you followed the instructions and paid the ransom. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team advises focusing on the removal of Frs Ransomware instead. This infection is incredibly malicious because it was created and is controlled by vicious cyber criminals. If you do not want to be under their control any longer, deleting the infection is the first step you need to take. Hopefully, you have backups for all encrypted files, but even that you need to worry about after you eliminate the malicious ransomware. Please continue reading, and if any questions come up, start a communication using the comments section. Read more »

Any Search Manager

Any Search Manager

If you ever encounter an application that goes by the name of Any Search Manager be sure to do everything in your power to refrain from it at all times. In fact, we advise you to remove it if it is ever found up and running on your operating system. Doing so is essential because malware experts at our internal labs have classified this application as one more potentially unwanted program. Such category has been assigned because it exhibits intrusive and otherwise invasive functionality. It can make changes to your browser's default settings without any notification. Because of that, browsing the web will become an annoying and frustrating experience. You should also know that this application could lead to further virtual security problems. Be sure to learn more about its inner workings by reading the rest of this report. Additionally, you will find a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete Any Search Manager once and for all. Read more »

Search.hdigitalcointracker.net

Search.hdigitalcointracker.net

If you use Google Chrome, you need to be cautious about Search.hdigitalcointracker.net. This is a browser hijacker that comes packaged with the Digital Coin Tracker extension. Both the hijacker and the unwanted extension – which we classify as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) – were created by Polarity Technologies Ltd. Some readers might recognize the name because it has been mentioned in previous reports hundreds of times. Unfortunately, the company continues creating new extensions and new hijackers to accompany them, and, of course, we suggest removing all of them. Although they serve in different ways via the links that are promoted via them, in general, they all function in the same manner. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team warns that the hijacker can be used to showcase unreliable search results, as well as to record sensitive information. These are the reasons you should delete Search.hdigitalcointracker.net from your system ASAP. If you need more information, please continue reading. Otherwise, scroll down to the guide below. Read more »

Starbax@tutanota.com Ransomware

The research shows Starbax@tutanota.com Ransomware could be a new version of a malicious file-encrypting program known as RotorCrypt Ransomware. Just like the previous variant, it enciphers user’s personal data with a secure encryption algorithm. As a result, the affected data becomes unrecognizable, or in other words, it can no longer be opened by the user. Usually, such threats leave ransom notes to offer a decryptor and ask for a ransom, but in this case, the malicious program does not leave any messages. For more information about this malware we invite you to review the rest of our article, but if you would like to erase Starbax@tutanota.com Ransomware as fast as possible we would recommend sliding below the text instead; there you should find our provided removal steps. Read more »

TAP Provider V9

It was decided that TAP Provider V9 should be classified as an adware server. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say it might be related to the Elex browser hijackers and with cracking tools like KMSpico. In other words, the suspicious application in question could be spread with the mentioned unreliable tools. Of course, as you continue reading the article, we will explain the possible application’s distribution channels in more detail. Besides, we will talk about the program's working manner and why it might be a bad idea to keep it on the computer. Should you decide there is no place for TAP Provider V9 on your computer, we urge you to get rid of it as fast as possible. One of the ways to do so is to follow the provided deletion steps at the end of this page. Read more »

Google Lead Services

Google Lead Services is an adware server that is not related to the Google corporation in any way. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this adware server is similar to Redirecting.zone and Yourlink.online. You may be misled by the third-party advertisements this server may show you and you could infect your computer with all kinds of malicious or potential threats. After clicking on corrupt ads you can also end up on new tabs with malicious websites trying to scam you. When you find ads by this adware server in your browsers, it is quite likely that you computer is infected with malware threats. We suggest that you remove Google Lead Services as soon as you can to protect your computer from further threats. Please read our whole report on this adware server to understand how you can defend your PC in the future more effectively. Read more »

Silentspring Ransomware

Even though Silentspring Ransomware is still in development, it will encrypt your documents, music, videos, and other personal files mercilessly if it ever manages to slither onto your computer. Luckily, this threat is not distributed actively yet, so the chances to encounter it are not very high. Of course, this might change soon, i.e. cyber criminals might start distributing it actively in order to obtain money from users. If you have encountered the new version of Silentspring Ransomware demanding money in exchange for the decryption tool, you should know that paying money to cyber crooks is the worst users can do. You have zero guarantees that you could unlock your encrypted files. Also, you will encourage malicious software developers to release new infections by sending money to them. No matter which version of Silentspring Ransomware you encounter, you will need to remove this infection from the system yourself. We can assure you that it will not delete itself automatically. Read more »

You Have Won A Google Gift fake alert

You Have Won A Google Gift fake alert is displayed to users in order to convince them that they could win an expensive item by answering 3 simple questions. We can assure you that the message you see has nothing to do with Google, and it is completely fake, so even though you are told that you have become one of “10 randomly chosen users” and “there are just a few prizes,” you should ignore it completely. Close your browser if You Have Won A Google Gift fake alert is ever displayed to you and do not allow it to restore the last browsing session. If it shows up on your screen again after some time, you should inspect all applications installed on your computer because the periodic appearance of the fake alert is a clear sign showing that some kind of untrustworthy application is installed on the system. Advertising-supported applications (adware) are usually the ones responsible for opening domains containing fake messages for users. If it turns out that you have untrustworthy software installed on your computer too, you must delete it ASAP. Read more »

Gpgqwerty Ransomware

Gpgqwerty Ransomware is a malicious infection that was first spotted in the begging of March 2018. It needs certain prerequisites to work properly, and some computers may not be affected by the infection if the prerequisites are not present. It might not be possible to restore the affected files, but you should at least remove Gpgqwerty Ransomware from your computer and then prevent similar infections from entering your system.

In this description, we will tell you more about the ways ransomware programs usually spread around, and then we will discuss the prerequisites Gpgqwerty Ransomware needs in greater detail. For the manual removal guidelines, please scroll down to the bottom of this article. Read more »

Nyoogle Search

Nyoogle Search is a questionable Google Chrome browser extension that may put your system security at risk. In fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have labeled this threat source as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Although it may not be as dangerous as an adware or ransomware program, it can still cause indirect threats. We have found that this PUP has already been blocked and removed by Google from the Chrome web store, and its official website is down, too. This means that you cannot install it officially; yet, it is possible that you will find it on your computer. It is quite likely that this PUP is spread in questionable ways, which usually also means that you may have other threats on board endangering your system and the normal operations of your computer. We suggest that you remove Nyoogle Search as soon as possible if you do not want to let further infections onto your PC. Read more »