Monthly Archives: April 2017 - Page 4

Search.searchlwradar.com

Search.searchlwradar.com

When you find a new search website like Search.searchlwradar.com as your homepage upon opening your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer browser, it is a clear sign that a browser hijacker has just managed to sneak onto your system. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this malware infection may not be the worst threat on your system but you still need to take it seriously because it may present to you potentially unsafe content that could cause further virtual security-related issues. As a matter of fact, the presence of this hijacker may also indicate that other malicious software installers have managed to slither onto your system without your knowledge. Facing multiple malware threats could be a challenge for you if you are not an advanced level computer user. Therefore, we suggest that you remove Search.searchlwradar.com as soon as possible and take care of all other related and unrelated infections as well if you want to make sure that you are safe in your virtual world. Read more »

Search.searchdirex.com

Search.searchdirex.com

When Search.searchdirex.com, or simply searchdirex.com, is set as the home page of your Internet browsers, it is a sign that your operating system is affected by a browser hijacker. If you are certain that you have not made any changes in the setting sections of your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, you should be sure of taking action to remove Search.searchdirex.com for good. The search engine searchdirex.com may arouse no suspicion from the first sight, but later on some annoying features may hinder your browsing sessions or have an impact on the overall performance of the browsers and your browsing sessions. Read more »

New Tab Minimal

New Tab Minimal

At first sight, New Tab Minimal might seem like a great application. Its developers highlight such features as customizability along with ease of use. Quite a few users are tempted into obtaining and installing this tool without full comprehension in regards to its functionality. After an in-depth analysis, malware experts working at our internal labs have classified this application as one more potentially unwanted program. As it turns out this questionable application can alter your overall online experience for the worse. Another major reason it has been classified in such a way is its dubious distribution. To learn more about all of this and to understand why our researcher advises you to remove New Tab Minimal, be sure to read the rest of our detailed report. Alongside such information, we also present a comprehensive removal guide that you should use get rid of this questionable program in just a few simple steps. Read more »

Lishbos Registry Scanner

Lishbos Registry Scanner

According to the official information prepared by Lishbos Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Lishbos Registry Scanner is a reliable application that can remove registry errors to fix slow computer’s performance. It is suggested that this suspicious program can repair registry damage and enhance overall performance. Unfortunately, some users are tricked into believing that that is true, when, in reality, it is just a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that serves no one else but its creator. If you install it onto your Windows operating system, it immediately introduces you to fake scanner results to make you think that there are hundreds or even thousands of critical errors. The scanner results are meant to push you into clicking the “Fix All” button, which, of course, leads to a purchase page. Even though the suspicious registry scanner is retailed at 7 USD (a permanent discount from 25 USD), you should not waste one cent on it. If you already have, we suggest looking into the possibility of getting your money back; however, it is unlikely that you will get anywhere with that. In any case, deleting Lishbos Registry Scanner is crucial, and this report shows how to do that. Read more »

CoNFicker Ransomware

CoNFicker Ransomware

There is no doubt that CoNFicker Ransomware has invaded your operating system if you find the “.conficker” extension attached to your files. This dangerous threat targets all kinds of files, starting with personal documents, media files, and photos, and finishing with the .exe files representing downloaded applications. Obviously, this ransomware evades Windows files to ensure that the operating system runs the way it is supposed to and that the infection conducts all malicious procedures. If this dangerous threat has not corrupted your personal files yet, make sure you employ reliable security software to ensure that your operating system is guarded. If this threat has already slithered in, you should read this report to learn all about it. One thing we can tell you right off the bat is that your files might be lost permanently. If you delete CoNFicker Ransomware – which is crucial – the files will remain encrypted. Unfortunately, if you pay the ransom requested by cyber criminals, the outcome might be the same. Read more »

Registry Scanner

Who would not like to have an application like Registry Scanner claims to be, i.e., one that can allegedly boost your PC performance, improve its effectiveness and strength simply by cleaning up invalid registry entries and Internet junk? The truth is that most of these registry cleaner and supposed PC optimizer applications end up in the potentially unwanted program (PUP) category once they are thoroughly tested. This software had the same fate. Although we cannot say that this PUP is dangerous in any way or that it poses a direct threat to you or to your computer, our malware specialists have found that it is not at all reliable when it comes to displaying registry scan results and pushing you to buy the full version. We believe that this software is unreliable and totally useless for you as no registry cleaners have been proved to actually improve performance, not to mention that it seems that Microsoft does not approve of such tools either. All in all, we suggest that you remove Registry Scanner from your system because it usually does not end well if even one single unwanted program enjoys your hospitality for too long. Read more »

EZSearch

EZSearch

EZSearch is a dubious piece of software targeting Google Chrome users. Once it finds a way to sneak on a user’s computer, it immediately makes modifications on the system so that it could load its own extension and open a search URL it promotes. Although it cannot be called a malicious application, it is, surely, not a program users should trust or keep installed on their systems. Researchers believe that the best place for it is a category of potentially unwanted programs. This label has been attached to it because it is not a malicious application, but it cannot be called a trustworthy piece of software either. Potentially unwanted applications are, of course, far from harmful threats like Trojans or ransomware infections, but their presence might still have negative outcomes, so it is advisable not to let them stay active. If you continue reading this article, you will find an explanation why researchers have come to a decision to classify it as a PUP. Additionally, we promise to tell you more about its removal and provide several pieces of advice to help you ensure the maximum protection of your computer. Read more »

Cerberos Ransomware

Cerberos Ransomware

Cerberos Ransomware is one more malicious program that might lock your personal data. If you ever happen to encounter this devious application be sure to stay away from it at all times. Having an it active on your personal computer for just a few moments could have devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. In our report we provide detailed information regarding the overall functionality of this ransomware program so you could understand why its complete removal should be executed as soon as possible. Additionally, our research team provides simple yet extremely effective security tips that will help you keep your computer clean and secure. We provide this information because a lot of users have their system vulnerable since they lack knowledge about the importance of virtual security. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete Cerberos Ransomware once and for all. Read more »

Tools Plus

Tools Plus

Tools Plus is promoted as a browser add-on that can improve the online shopping experience. It works on Google Chrome only, and it should let users know where to buy items they are viewing online for a lower price. To put it differently, this piece of software should help users save some money. Unfortunately, in reality, it is not as decent as it claims to be. We are not going to extensively analyze in this article whether or not it really does what it says, but we are, surely, going to talk about its drawbacks and why users should delete this browser extension from their computers as soon as possible. There are so many other reliable shopping assistants available on the market today, so it would be a sin to keep this dubious add-on installed on Google Chrome. Before we start talking about its removal, we will explain to you why keeping this piece of software installed is not such a good idea, so read this article till the very end. Read more »

Search.searchtpo.com

Search.searchtpo.com

Search.searchtpo.com is a questionable search engine that can show up in your major browsers as your new home page, even if you do not recall installing it. This search website tries to look useful for the fans of online gaming by displaying a fake toolbar that hosts a number of quick links leading to related websites. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has labeled this infection as a browser hijacker due to its capability to modify your browser settings. Although most of the time it is actually you who lets these changes happen, you may still not remember it or realize it because the installers may use confusing and misleading methods to make sure that you overlook this. Since this browser hijacker may expose you to unreliable third-party content through its features, including its search engine, we believe that it can pose a threat to your system security. And, we have not even mentioned yet that it can sneak onto your system alongside other malware threats. If you are a security-minded user, we advise you to act right now and remove Search.searchtpo.com from your computer. Read more »