Monthly Archives: May 2017 - Page 5

Darkodercrypt0r Ransomware

Darkodercrypt0r Ransomware

Just by looking at the window represented by Darkodercrypt0r Ransomware, it becomes clear that the creator of this malicious infection is trying to copy Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware. Are you familiar with this infection? It is the one that has hit NHS, FedEx, and a bunch of other organizations in over 150 countries. Although, at first sight, it looks like Darkodercrypt0r is just as malicious, in reality, it does not compare. First of all, it appears that it is only capable of encrypting files found on the Desktop. Second, it seems like it only can encrypt .txt type files. Now, we cannot claim that this will not change with time; however, at this stage, the ransomware is not classified as a critical infection. That being said, it is crucial that you delete Darkodercrypt0r Ransomware from your PC immediately because you do not want to wait for it to be potentially upgraded. If you continue reading this Anti-Spyware-101.com report, you will learn how to remove the ransomware, as well as how to protect your operating system from the more dangerous infections that might attempt to slither into your PC in the future. Read more »

MyLuckyStarting.com

MyLuckyStarting.com

MyLuckyStarting.com is a questionable search website that may show up in your browsers and you may not even this realize since it looks like a legitimate search page. But our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is just a new ELEX family browser hijacker that gives home to dozens of similar and identical threats, including Myluckysurfing.com, Ourluckysites.com, and InitialSite123.com. This hijacker can show up as your new home page in all the major browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. Since you cannot trust the results this search engine shows you, we do not recommend that you use it at all. In fact, we advise you to remove MyLuckyStarting.com as soon as possible because otherwise you could be exposed to unreliable third-party content. Read more »

MyLuckyPage123.com

MyLuckyPage123.com

MyLuckyPage123.com is one of your usual browser hijackers that seemingly come out of nowhere and try to take over your browser. These programs present various security risks. While they are not immediate malware threats, they could accidentally expose you to potentially corrupted content. Therefore, through this browser hijacker, you can easily find yourself on some dangerous website that might infect you with ransomware or other extreme threats. To avoid this, you have to delete MyLuckyPage123.com at once, without even looking back. If that is your main concern (as it should be), you have come to the right page: Here we will tell you everything you need to know about this hijacker. Read more »

Please Install Hd Video Player popup

Please Install Hd Video Player popup

Please Install Hd Video Player popup is a deceptive message that offers you to install an HD video player to view 1080i definition video files and much more. However, we have a reason to believe that this pop-up is fake and can get your computer infected with adware, browser hijackers or even highly malicious programs such as ransomware and Trojans. Therefore, you need to remove whatever is showing you this pop-up. Unfortunately, however, we are still unable to pinpoint the particular programs that show you this pop-up, but there might be more than one program. Read more »

Boravid Extension

Boravid Extension

Boravid Extension is usually referred to as a potentially unwanted application although it claims to be very beneficial. Information available on its official website searchied.club tells users that it will enable them to get the best Vimeo recordings, so it should not be very surprising that there are many users who download and install it deliberately from its official website or the Chrome Web store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/boravid/hfdoheckfalhlbmbdlkcnblmegajlafg?hl=en-US). Of course, there are people who cannot explain why they have this Chrome extension installed too. No matter you have downloaded it willingly or it has sneaked onto your computer in a software bundle, you should know that it is advisable to remove this extension because it is not fully trustworthy and might perform undesirable activities. Read the next two paragraphs to find out why it has been classified as a potentially unwanted program and then make up your mind whether or not it can stay. We hope that you will arrive at a rational decision. Read more »

Fastfreshtabs

Fastfreshtabs

Fastfreshtabs is an application that it can reload all of your open tabs with a press of a button. However, apart from the fact that it has no practical value, it is also a potentially unwanted program (PUP). We classified this program as a PUP because it comes bundled with bad software downloaders that install it on your PC secretly. Therefore, you might want to remove this application. Then again, it is not malicious, so you can keep it if you really want to. However, there is no reason to have this application as it does not offer anything useful. Read more »

Search.hr

Search.hr

If you have noticed a change in your web browser's default settings, it could be a sign that your personal computer has a program called Search.hr active on your PC. This application might seem like a useful tool at first. That is so because it is advertised as a tool that you need to have active on your personal computer if you wish to improve your online searches. While it might seem tempting to download and install this program, you should know that it is a suspicious search engine, which can ruin your online experience, to put it lightly. If that was not enough, you must also know that it could prove to be a major virtual threat because it might expose your operating system to suspicious and even potentially malicious websites. If you want to maintain a fully secure operating system at all times, do not take any chances with Search.hr and conduct its complete removal as soon as it is found active on your PC. Read more »

Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware

Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware

When Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware invades, it does everything to ensure that your files are encrypted for good. It deletes Shadow Volume Copies and disables Startup Repair. It is even capable of overwriting the files that are stored in cloud storage if files are synchronized automatically. The encryption key utilized for the encryption of files is complex, and it is impossible to crack it. Basically, if you do not have copies of your personal files backed up on an external drive or a secure storage cloud, you are in trouble. Although the creator of the ransomware wants you to believe that you can decrypt the files using a special decryption tool that costs $300, Anti-Spyware-101.com research team warns that cyber criminals simply cannot be trusted. When they receive your payment, the transaction is complete, and they are not obligated to keep their end of the deal. Although the right thing to do would be to give you what is promised, do you really expect cyber criminals to do the right thing? Hopefully, your files are backed up, and you can delete Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware without further postponement. Read more »

Globalweather Ads

Globalweather Ads

GlobalWeather Ads can annoy you and disrupt your usual browsing experience when a potentially unwanted program (PUP) called GlobalWeather manages to sneak onto your system. This PUP has no use or benefit at all; at least, not for you but the creators. It makes money by generating web traffic to websites that may not always be trustworthy. Thus, you can be presented with unreliable third-party web content, which could be the next step towards letting more PUPs and malware infections on board. Even if this PUP did not put your virtual security at risk indirectly, it would be best not to keep it on your system since it is totally useless. Therefore, we recommend that you remove GlobalWeather Ads, which we will explain late on. But first, let us tell you more about this PUP so that you be more aware next time you surf the web. Read more »

Newht Ransomware

Newht Ransomware

Newht Ransomware is yet another file-encrypting application that is roaming the web nowadays. It is paramount to avoid it since having it active on your operating system for just a short time could have devastating outcomes. Just like any other program that is classified as ransomware, the one in question can encrypt a large amount of your personal data without any warning. In most cases such malicious applications are distributed in devious ways; therefore, in this report, we present a few crucial virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Alongside these tips, we provide detailed information in regards to the overall functionality of this malware. If you already have Newht Ransomware fully active on your operating system, make sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. Do so by following the detailed removal instructions below this report. Read more »