Monthly Archives: May 2018 - Page 5

Plasma RAT

According to the hackers who created Plasma RAT description the software can be used as Crypto Currency Miner, Remote Desktop, Remote WebCam, Keylogger, Script Execution, and so on. As a consequence, the application falls under the classification of Trojans.  It means the malware can enter the system without the user’s permission and endanger the device, its user’s privacy, or cause other damage. Naturally, under such circumstances, it is advisable to erase the malicious program with no hesitation. The problem is it might appear to be difficult not just to remove it, but also to detect it. Apparently, the malware is good at hiding from its victims and some antimalware tools. Therefore, if you want to learn how to recognize Plasma RAT and get rid of it too, we urge you to read the rest of our article and use the deletions instructions located at the end of this page. Read more »

Easy Privacy Switch

Easy Privacy Switch is a search engine that could eventually expose you to potentially dangerous content. This means that the application may function as a browser hijacker, and unless you remove it from your system immediately, you may have to deal with a number of security issues.

In our description, we will tell you more about this search engine, and we will also discuss how such things reach users around the globe, and what you should do to avoid them. If you have more questions once we are done, you can always leave us a comment, and our team will be ready to assist you. Read more »

wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware

wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware

If you have infected your system with wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware, you may have just got lucky. It is very rare that we mention the name of a dangerous ransomware program that can encrypt all your important files in one sentence with the word "lucky." Nevertheless, in this particular case we can give you the decryption code so that you can decrypt all your encrypted files with ease. Still, you should not take this malicious attack lightly since if this ransomware has managed to sneak onto your system, you may let other threats on board in the future. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that it seems that there is no Bitcoin address associated with this attack so it could be an unfinished version. In any case, we recommend that you remove wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware immediately from your computer after you decrypt your files. Read more »

Autotron Ransomware

Autotron Ransomware

If your files became unrecognizable and they now have a .tron extension at the end, you most likely came across a malicious program known as Autotron Ransomware. The threat is capable of locking different file types with a secure cryptosystem. Unfortunately, the only way to restore such data is with a decryption tool and a unique decryption key. The bad news is that if there is anyone who has a decryptor, it is the malware’s developers, and according to the ransom note they leave behind they want money in return for providing it. Sadly, even if they claim they will not trick you and will deliver the tool as promised, in the end, there are no reassurances they will hold on to their end of the deal. Knowing this we would advise against paying a ransom; no matter how important your data might be. For more details about Autotron Ransomware we invite you to read our report, and if you decide it would be best to get rid of it, you could use the deletion instructions located at the end of this page. Read more »

.SKUNK File Extension

.SKUNK File Extension

You should see .SKUNK File Extension at the end of your files’ titles if you ever infect your computer with a malicious file-encrypting application known as Skunk Ransomware. If you happen to come across it all your documents, photographs, and other precious files could get ruined in just a couple of moments. The .SKUNK File Extension ransomware’s developers may guarantee they will decrypt locked files once the user pays a ransom, but in reality, there are no reassurances, because once the money is transferred the victim cannot take it back and we doubt these cybercriminals care what happens to encrypted data. Needless to say, if you do not think the hackers behind Skunk Ransomware can be trusted, we advise you not to risk your money. Instead, try to find copies you could use to replace encrypted files, e.g., some copies might be available through user’s cloud storage, social media accounts, removable media devices, etc. Just before attempting to recover any files it is vital to secure the system and erase the malware. To do so, get a legitimate antimalware tool you like or use the instructions available below. Read more »

Assembly Ransomware

Assembly Ransomware

Assembly Ransomware is a new danger that can threaten your files. Although this ransomware program may have been written by a noob based on the code, it can still encrypt all your important files and demand a rather high ransom note for the decryption. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that this badly written malware infection is actually built on the well-known Hidden Tear Ransomware, which is an open-source infection originally used for educational purposes only. However, rookies as well as pro hackers started to use this open-source code for creating their own versions of a ransomware threat and this is how dozens of new variants have seen the light of day, such as Cyberresearcher Ransomware and Horros Ransomware. But even if this particular ransomware is not the most professional job we have ever seen, you need to take it seriously since there is a chance that you may lose all your important files. Hopefully, though, you have a recently saved backup on a removable hard disk or in cloud because you may not be able to decrypt all your files using a general Hidden Tear decryptor. All in all, we advise you to act immediately and remove Assembly Ransomware from your computer. Read more »

Auto PC Booster 2018

Auto PC Booster 2018

Auto PC Booster 2018 falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs. Apparently, it is quite similar to AutoClean Pro 2018 and PC Cleanup 2018, which are also categorized as potentially unwanted programs. Usually, such PC optimizers promise to speed up the computer’s performance, but all they do is scan the system and show invalid Registry files. Not that eliminating such data could make a dramatic change to the device’s performance, we should still mention the application does not allow to delete anything before buying an activation code. It means you cannot know Auto PC Booster 2018 will be of any use to you if you do not purchase it. Provided, you do not want to waste your money on a possibly useless tool, we would advise you not to take any chances with this potentially unwanted program. Users who need any assistance with its removal should use the deletion instructions located at the end of this report. As for more details on this doubtful software, we invite you to review the rest of this text. Read more »

InternetSpeedTester

InternetSpeedTester

InternetSpeedTester is a new version, or should we say, a perfect clone of a previous potentially unwanted program (PUP) called UltimateSpeedTester. This is a desktop application that shows you your Internet speed as you may have already figured out based on its name. The truth is, this is a totally useless application since it simply uses an existing website to display your Internet speed. This PUP autoruns with your Windows operating system, which cannot be overruled by the user. We find this rather annoying and also aggressive. Although this tool may not yet be available on its future official website, you may still install it under questionable conditions. Therefore, it is quite possible that you will find more serious malware infections on your system as well. We certainly do not encourage anyone to keep such a useless and questionable program on board. This is why we advise you to remove InternetSpeedTester from your computer. Please read on if you would like to know how you can avoid similar threats in the future. Read more »

MauriGo Ransomware

MauriGo Ransomware

The recent popularity of ransomware applications might not fade quickly. That is so because malware developers use them to make huge illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. One such program goes by the name of MauriGo Ransomware and is currently roaming the web. If you ever cross paths with it, be sure to do everything in your power to refrain from it since it is designed to encrypt enormous amounts of data on the affected computer in a matter of minutes. If that happens, you might have to face devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. If you wish to have a better understanding of this malicious application's inner workings, be sure to read the rest of this in-depth report. We also include a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a clean operating system at all times. Finally, you will find a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete MauriGo Ransomware if it is ever found up and running on your operating system. Read more »

Satyr Ransomware

Satyr Ransomware

Researchers have recently detected a ransomware infection Satyr Ransomware that was not in their database, but an in-depth analysis revealed that it is not entirely a new threat. It turned out that it is a new version of Spartacus Ransomware. It is as dangerous as the original infection, so, believe us, it would not be fun to encounter it. Our malware researchers say that it is one of those malicious applications that mercilessly encrypt files on those computers they manage to infiltrate. Ransomware-type infections act like this not without reason. Cyber criminals behind them program those ransomware infections to lock files so that they could obtain money from users easier. Satyr Ransomware is no exception. It will also demand money from you after encrypting your pictures, documents, music, videos, and other files it finds on your computer, but you should not send cyber criminals a cent because there are no guarantees that you will be given the decryption tool. To make sure that users cannot get their files back using alternative data recovery methods, Satyr Ransomware executes a command (cmd.exe", "/c vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet) that deletes Shadow Volume Copies of these affected files, but you can still recover all those files from a backup. You need to delete the ransomware infection first. It opens a window that cannot be moved, but we are sure you will successfully delete this infection manually if you read this report first and then use instructions prepared by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com. Read more »