Your Windows (Microsoft) Computer has been blocked is an alert that users are introduced to via their browsers. The pop-up provides intimidating warnings regarding virtual security, and it also displays a number that users supposedly need to call to receive help. The pop-up is meant to convince you that your banking information, passwords, social networking and IM accounts, as well as personal data on your computer is at risk. In reality, the only risk you are facing is being scammed by the fake technicians answering your call. In case you have already called one of the fake helpline numbers associated with this fake alert, you need to take appropriate security measures. Please continue reading to learn more about these measures. This report also shows how to remove “Your Windows (Microsoft) Computer has been blocked” alerts from your browsers using a few simple steps. Read more »
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Your Windows (Microsoft) Computer has been blocked
7h9r Ransomware
7h9r Ransomware is a new threat that might quickly enter your computer if you tend to open spam email attachments, surf the web rather carelessly, and do not even have a trustworthy security tool installed on your computer. This Trojan has been named 7h9r Ransomware not without a reason. Researchers have decided to call it like that because it adds the .7h9r filename extension to those files it encrypts. Yes, you will quickly find out that all your files are locked if this threat manages to find a way to your system. This ransomware infection is not unique in this sense because all other similar threats, e.g. Cerber Ransomware, Centurion_Legion Ransomware, and Payms Ransomware act the same. This is, they encrypt users’ personal files and then demand a ransom. Many users need to access their files, e.g. presentations, theses, documents, pictures, videos, and music files badly, so they decide to transfer money to cyber criminals. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should not hurry to make a payment because there might be a way to decrypt files free of charge. Read more »
Workno.ru
It is important to avoid an application that goes by the name of Workno.ru as it nothing more than yet another browser hijacker known for its annoyance. If you happen to ever come across this intrusive program, make sure not to obtain or install it because it will ruin your overall experience on the web in numerous ways. Even though changes made by it could seem irrelevant at first, you must know that they will make your daily online activates much more annoying and frustrating. On top of such invasive functionality, this browser hijacker could also prove to be a virtual threat as it could be the main reason other potentially malicious programs might be able to enter your personal computer. It goes without saying that such functionality of Workno.ru should not be ignored. Read the rest of our article to find out more about the intrusive features of this hijacker. Also, follow the detailed instructions that we present below to get rid of it. Read more »
Wixite.com
Wixite.com might look like an ordinary search provider; however, the truth is that this search engine is known to be a browser hijacker for its ability to enter systems silently and then modify the settings of browsers. Our specialists have revealed that Wixite.com is going to set itself as your default homepage and search engine if you use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. At the time of writing, it does not work on Google Chrome; however, other versions of this browser hijacker might be released in the future too, so you have to be very careful no matter which browser you use as your default one. Have you already encountered Wixite.com? If so, hurry to delete this infection from your computer. We have to upset you – it will not be easy to eliminate this browser hijacker. Of course, we will help you with its removal in the article. First of all, you will have to erase this threat through Control Panel, and then you will need to remove its extensions from Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Continue reading to get more information. Read more »
Nuesearch.com
What is your opinion about Nuesearch.com? Do you think that it is a beneficial search tool? Or do you believe that it is an unreliable piece of software that deserves immediate elimination? At first, it might look like any other search provider because it has a simple and clean interface, it provides legal information – the lack of which immediately points to malware – and displays generic search options. Web, Images, Videos, and News search options are provided to users at the top of the search provider, but they do not work the way you might expect. Instead of showing you the news or image results you want, these search tools simply redirect you to a third-party search engine, and this is a problem. Reliable search tools represent authentic search results; they do not redirect to third-party search engines, and this is one of the reasons to remove Nuesearch.com from your browsers. Are you interested in other reasons? If you are, continue reading. Read more »
Nt.Searchpassage.com
Nt.Searchpassage.com is an unimpressive search tool that Anti-Spyware-101.com research team identifies as a browser hijacker. The interface of this search provider is truly uninspired, and it greets you with a blank page with a regular-looking search box at the top. The two additional icons on the top right corner are there to help you modify the time, date, and weather gadgets that show up at the bottom. Sure, the lack of search options and settings would not matter if the search tool was providing users with beneficial services? Well, is it providing beneficial services? In fact, it redirects to a Yahoo Search Results page, which means that the services of this hijacker are completely worthless. If you wanted to use Yahoo for your web searches, you should implement it instead of a tool that redirects to it. This is not only unnecessary but also dangerous, and you can learn why by reading this report. It also includes the instructions that will help you remove Nt.Searchpassage.com quickly and effortlessly. Read more »
Maniihome.com
It is possible that you notice Maniihome.com in your browsers after you launch them and you do not know how this search page got there. We have bad news for you: Your computer has been infiltrated by a browser hijacker. According to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this malware infection only affects Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. However, even if you prefer to use Internet Explorer or other alternatives, it does not mean you are safe. Your computer may be just as vulnerable with this browser hijacker on board. The reason is that this infection most likely enters your computer with a company of other threats. Since this can pose a serious threat to your operating system, your files, and your privacy, we suggest that you remove Maniihome.com right away and check your system with a reputable malware scanner to find all other possible threat sources as well. If you want to know more about this browser hijacker and the risks you may be facing, please continue reading our report. Read more »
Search.yourmovietimenow.com
Search.yourmovietimenow.com is one of those untrustworthy search engines that come together with legitimate-looking extensions. Research has shown that this search provider comes together with the Your Movies Now extension that should enable users to watch favorite movies online and access show times, reviews, and other resources. The extension is also advertised as “the must-have New Tab for Movie Fanatics,” so it is not very surprising that there are a number of people who downloaded and installed this piece of software willingly. As it is written that the settings of browsers will be changed if users install the extension in small letters only, there are many people who cannot understand why they see Search.yourmovietimenow.com every time they open their browsers. If you see a new search engine set as your homepage, default search engine, and New Tab page as well, it means that you have to eliminate the Your Movies Now extension ASAP in order to be able to set another search provider. Of course, this is not the only reason you should get rid of it. Read more »
OhMyTabs
OhMyTabs’s developers claim that it offers a wide range of web browsing features, but all of them boil down to displaying unwelcome and intrusive commercial ads. So we recommend that you remove this application at your earliest convenience. In short, this application falls into the category of adware, and we want to stress that apart from showing ads it will not do anything else. Furthermore, we think that you should not trust its ads and refrain from clicking them because there is no way to tell whether the promoted links are safe. Read more »
Safebrowsing.biz
Safebrowsing.biz is one more intrusive browser hijacker that you should remove as soon as it is found up and running on your operating system. We advise you to do so since the hijacker in question will only ruin your entire online experience in quite a few ways. It is important to note that in some cases this dubious hijacker could turn out to be responsible for the exposure of your operating system to potentially harmful web content. To help you maintain your operating system safe and secure at all times, malware experts working at our internal labs provide a few tips that should allow you to improve your overall system security, meaning that you should be able to avoid intrusive programs like Safebrowsing.biz. Additionally, we provide a detailed removal guide that will come in handy if you happen to have this hijacker running on your computer. Follow these instructions carefully and you should be able to delete this intrusive program without encountering any major problems. Read more »
