Monthly Archives: May 2017 - Page 8

Easy Television Access

Easy Television Access is a browser extension which has recently been categorized as a browser hijacker because of the changes it makes on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. The Easy Television Access software is a product of a Cyprus-based company named Polarity Technologies LTD, which creates browser applications that presumably help customers to keep their favorite websites at their fingertips. Read more »

Failedaccess Ransomware

Failedaccess Ransomware

Failedaccess Ransomware is a dangerous file-encrypting application that was named accordingly to the extension, which is added to the threat’s damaged files. The strangest part is that the malware’s creators ask to pay some money and do not even specify the account where the money should be transferred. Therefore, it seems it is impossible to purchase the offered decryption tool. Of course, even if the infection provided payment details, we would still advise against it as there is always a possibility you could end up losing the invested money for nothing. Given the circumstances, there is nothing left to do but to eliminate Failedaccess Ransomware and start afresh. If you continue reading the article, we will tell you more about the malicious program, and below the text, you can find instructions showing how to delete the malware manually. Read more »

BitKangoroo Ransomware

BitKangoroo Ransomware

Do you have 1862 US Dollars just lying around? If you do not, fulfilling the demands of the BitKangoroo Ransomware might be complicated. When this devious infection slithers in, it encrypts your files and then requests a payment of 1 Bitcoin – which, at the moment, translates to the sum above – to be paid within an hour. Even if money is not an issue, paying the ransom is risky because it is unlikely that the promised decryption key would be provided to you after paying it. Needless to say, you are in a sticky situation if this ransomware has invaded your operating system and encrypted your files. The good news is that you should be able to find a decryptor that can decrypt your files for free, and that is not something that happens often. Hopefully, you manage to get your files decrypted, and you can delete BitKangoroo Ransomware without any hesitation. Note that if your files are freed, the malicious components are still active, and you will not be safe until you remove them from your PC. Read more »

Crypto-Blocker Ransomware

Crypto-Blocker Ransomware

The name Crypto-Blocker Ransomware might give you the impression that it is a serious computer infection, but it is not, actually. If your PC has become infected with it, you can go right ahead and remove it without hesitation. It was designed to encrypt your personal files and demand that you pay a ransom for a decryption key. However, we have received information that there is a free decryption tool that is capable of dealing with this particular ransomware. To find out more about this rather dangerous application, we invite you to read this whole article. Read more »

Mordor Ransomware

Mordor Ransomware

For those who are familiar with the Lord of the Rings trilogy the very title of Mordor Ransomware should make it clear it is a dangerous application as the word Mordor translates into The Black Land or The Land of Shadows. However, compared with other threats alike, the malware does not seem to be so harmful. According to our computer security specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com, the malicious application does not lock the screen or damage data belonging to the operating system. In other words, if you encounter such threat you might lose all personal data, but at least you could still be able to use the computer normally, although we would recommend erasing the infection first. Mordor Ransomware can be eliminated manually with the instructions located below or with a reliable antimalware tool. Read more »

RSAUtil Ransomware

RSAUtil Ransomware

RSAUtil Ransomware is a severe threat that can be responsible for rendering most of your files unusable. Once this beast manages to infiltrate your system, it can initiate the attack behind your back and encrypt your photos, videos, documents, archives, and even your .exe files to take them hostage. The main idea behind it is obviously extorting money from you for the decryption of your files. When it comes to ransomware infections it is important to understand that even if you have a backup copy of your most important files on a removable drive, it has to be always unplugged when not in use. Such a ransomware program can attack all mapped drives and unmapped network shares as well. So, if your removable drive is connected, you could lose all your files on it to this malicious attack. Also, some ransomware infections are capable of logging into your cloud storage account and destroy your files there. Although you are offered a way out of this vicious threat by paying a ransom fee to these criminals, we suggest that you do not consider it as an option. There is a good chance that these crooks would send more infections onto your computer disguised as a decryption tool or key. We recommend that you remove RSAUtil Ransomware immediately so that you can start recovering your files if you have a backup. Read more »

Call Windows Help Desk Immediately Tech Support fake alert

Call Windows Help Desk Immediately Tech Support fake alert

Call Windows Help Desk Immediately Tech Support fake alert is a warning message crafted by cyber crooks so they could profit illegally from unsuspecting Internet users. If you have encountered it while surfing the web, do not be scared. In reality, the only thing that is wrong with your PC is the fake error message that you are seeing. It is critical to highlight the fact that this invasive message could be an indication that a suspicious third-party program is already up and running on your operating system. Be sure to read the rest of this report to learn more about the dubious nature of this error message. Alongside such information, we present a few virtual security tips that will help you maintain your operating system safe and secure at all times. Also, you will find a generic removal guide for a program associated with Call Windows Help Desk Immediately Tech Support fake alert. Read more »

Firewall Detected Suspicious Network Connections fake alert

Firewall Detected Suspicious Network Connections fake alert

Firewall Detected Suspicious Network Connections fake alert is a fake security alert that appears on your screen when you browse the web. There are quite a few reasons as to why this pop-up may appear on your screen, but the most important thing right now is to remain calm and not click anything on the notification. To remove Firewall Detected Suspicious Network Connections fake alert from your computer, you should run a full system scan with the security tool you trust. This way, you will be able to determine what unwanted applications you have on-board, and by deleting these applications, you will surely get rid of the fake alert, too. Read more »

BlackRose Ransomware

BlackRose Ransomware

BlackRose Ransomware is malicious infection designed by a seemingly inexperienced programmer seeking to earn money illegally. The ransomware named BlackRose encrypts files like the vast majority of ransomware threats but lacks some typical features. For example, it does not create its registry entries and does not create its files in different directories. Moreover, this ransomware infection does not modify the startup settings, which otherwise would result in the display of a ransom window once the user logs on to the system. Nevertheless, this ransomware has to be removed from the computer in order to prevent further damage to the computer and personal data. Read more »

Flowsprit

Flowsprit

If you have found Flowsprit installed without your permission, you should have no hesitation about removing this potentially unwanted program. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts have found that this PUP can be downloaded without your permission, and that is one of the most important reasons to get rid of it right away. In fact, all programs that can slither in without authorization require immediate elimination. If you do not uncover this PUP right away, it could put your virtual security at risk. Even if that does not happen, this program cannot serve you, and so there is no reason to keep it running. If you are still not sure if that is the program you are dealing with, move to the “Uninstall or change a program” menu in the Control Panel to see if a program published by深圳市史宾赛科技有限公司 (Shenzhen City Spencer Technology Co., Ltd.) is active. This is the creator of the PUP. Do not rush to uninstall the program because that is not how you delete Flowsprit from your Windows operating system. Read more »