Monthly Archives: May 2016

BlackShades Crypter Ransomware

BlackShades Crypter Ransomware

If you have not employed authentic anti-malware software to protect your PC, and you personal files are not backed up, BlackShades Crypter Ransomware is your worst enemy. This clandestine threat slithers in and uses an encryption algorithm to encrypt certain files. Although it claims to use the RSA encryption algorithm, we cannot confirm this. Unfortunately, whichever encryption method is used, it is unlikely that you will be able to decrypt your files yourself. In fact, even third-party decryption software might be helpless against this threat. Although the ransom that this threat demands is not that big, paying it is risky because, after all, it was issued by cyber criminals, and it is unusual for them to help users in any way. In fact, many users dealing with ransomware infections warn that their payments are of no avail. Learn more about the risks associated with and the removal of BlackShades Crypter Ransomware within this report. Read more »

Green_ray Ransomware

Green_ray Ransomware

Green_ray Ransomware is a nasty malware threat that can infiltrate your system without your noticing it and encrypt not only the usual personal files (photos, videos, and documents), but also all executables and archives practically in all your folders. The only folder this ransomware does not seem to touch is that of the Windows system. Of course, the reason behind this devastation is to extort money from you if you want to get your files back. However, these criminals seem to have made a huge mistake, which makes it possible for you to actually recover your files without paying the ransom fee for the decryption key. We will reveal shortly how it is possible, but before we do so, let us tell you why it is so important that you remove Green_ray Ransomware and how this infection works. Understanding more about such threats can help you prevent similar attacks from happening. Read more »

SIViewer

SIViewer

SIViewer is an image viewer program that was developed by a Hong Kong based company called EVANGEL TECHNOLOGY (HK) LIMITED. Our malware specialists have inspected this software and found that there are a couple of questionable issues which in the end made them classify it as a PUP, i.e., potentially unwanted program. Our tests show that this PUP installs a questionable search engine in your Google Chrome browser, which might present to you manipulated search results. Apart from this, SIViewer can enter your computer along with a number of malware infections, which can seriously weaken your system security. Although we cannot claim that this PUP is a major threat to your computer, you should still remove SIViewer because keeping a questionable application on board may take its toll before long. Please continue reading our article to find out more about this application and how it may pose a threat to your computer. Read more »

Syssecure Ads

You may have been lead to believe that Syssecure Ads is a reliable tool that can help you save money while shopping online, but we have to say that you have been deceived, and you should remove this application as soon as the opportunity arises. It is a mere adware-type application that is set to show you intrusive commercial advertisements over which you have no control. According to our malware analysts, this program can put your computer’s security at risk because there is no way of telling whether its promoted content is safe. Read more »

Search.searchffn.com

Search.searchffn.com

The Find Forms Now is the extension which promotes a search engine Search.searchffn.com. This search engine replaces the default homepage, and you will even see it if you open the New Tab page. People usually install the aforementioned extension because it promises to help them find necessary government forms; however, what they do not know is that it will change the major settings of browsers. If you already see Search.searchffn.com set, make sure that it disappears quickly because this search tool might cause harm to your computer. There is only one way to take care of the questionable search engine. You need to remove the extension that promotes it. Unfortunately, the extension works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which means that you will have to remove extensions from all these browsers. Security specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com will help you to take care of the Find Forms Now extension in the article. Read it attentively and you will know what to do too. Read more »

InmotionSearch.com

InmotionSearch.com

Users might download InmotionSearch.com extension from the Chrome Web Store or Mozilla Add-ons web page. Probably, they do not realize that even legitimate websites might offer such a doubtful application. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com categorized it as a browser hijacker because the software might change user’s homepage on the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. What's more, it appears to be that InmotionSearch.com belongs to the Superweb family, so it is quite similar to its previously released browser hijackers. You should also be aware that the extension could show you ads with links to potentially harmful third-party content. Therefore, you should delete the application from your computer as soon as possible. If you need any help with that, take a look at the removal instructions bellow the text. Read more »

Zyklon Locker Ransomware

It could be one of the darkest days in the history of your computer’s life when you find out that Zyklon Locker Ransomware has attacked it. This Trojan ransomware seems very much like another known infection called GNL Locker Ransomware. This malware encrypts your most important document, image, and program files, which can only be recovered if you get hold of the private password. You should know that there may be complications even if you are willing to pay the demanded ransom fee. Remember that you are dealing with crooks and there could be technical issues as well. Therefore, according to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, the only real solution in this serious attack is if you have a saved copy of your files on an external hard disk or pen drive. Otherwise, it is quite possible that you will never be able to recover your files. This may sound quite shocking for you, but you should not hesitate to act. We believe that you should delete Zyklon Locker Ransomware immediately if you want to protect your system. Read more »

ClearScreen Player

ClearScreen Player

There are several reasons why we classify ClearScreen Player as a potentially unwanted program, but the most important of them is that this PUP has features that are unexpected to a regular user. Have you downloaded this program thinking it can provide you with great services? Well, officially, this program is promoted as the best media player capable of showing online videos straight from your desktop. Obviously, many users are interested in this service because it shows YouTube, Vimeo, and DailyMotion videos from one window. Although this program might seem convenient, using it is risky because it also works as an advertising-supported program. As soon as you install this program, it starts collecting data that could determine the kinds of offers you are most likely to interact with. This data might include your bookmarks and search history. If you are still not sure why you should remove ClearScreen Player from your operating system, please continue reading. Read more »

Searchvvay.com

Searchvvay.com

If you find Searchvvay.com in your browsers upon launch, you can be sure that there is a browser hijacker that has slithered onto your computer lately. This is usually an unfavorable consequence when you visit, for example, suspicious pages, including gaming, torrent, and freeware websites. One click on the wrong content on such pages could easily result in installing this browser hijacker and a number of other malware infections onto your system. Therefore, it is quite likely that this potentially unreliable search engine is not the only threat that may put your virtual security at risk. If you want to clean your PC, you should not hesitate to act. You should remove Searchvvay.com right away and identify all other possible threats as well. Eliminating all potentially risky applications is the only way you can feel safe in your virtual world. Read more »

SearchVoyage.com

SearchVoyage.com

SearchVoyage.com is yet another awkwardly named browser hijacker that poses as a legitimate search engine. You definitely should not trust it, and we recommend that you remove it because its primary purpose is to generate advertising revenue. In a nutshell, this so-called search engine is designed to hijack your web browser’s settings, such as the homepage and search provider and feature promotional links in its search results. A browser hijacker is considered a computer infection because it is set to enter a computer without your authorization. Thus, SearchVoyage.com can pose a threat to your computer’s security, so we invite you to read this article to learn more. Read more »