Monthly Archives: June 2016 - Page 8

WebBars

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments
WebBars

WebBars is a potentially unwanted application although it can also be categorized as adware plug-in. It is very likely that you installed this application on your computer accidentally, so if you did not want to have this program, you should scroll down to the bottom of this article for the removal instructions. Luckily, you will have no problem removing WebBars because this program can be uninstalled via Control Panel. However, that might not be the end of it because you are bound to have more unwanted applications on-board. To intercept them all, be sure to run a full system scan with a computer security tool of your choice. Read more »

Cryp1 Ransomware

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments

We are sure that you will immediately understand that Cryp1 Ransomware has entered your system if this really happens. First of all, you will notice that all your personal files contain the new filename extension .crypt1. Secondly, your Desktop will be covered by a screen-sized message in the black background, and you will not be able to remove it. Cryp1 Ransomware is a new version of the CryptXXX Ransomware, which used to add the .crypt extension to files, so it is not surprising why they both act in a similar manner. Even though both Cryp1 Ransomware and CryptXXX Ransomware are very similar computer infections, there is something unique about Cryp1 Ransomware. We are going to focus on the way it acts in this report. Also, you will find important information regarding the deletion of the threat here too. Read more »

Invisible Empire Ransomware

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments
Invisible Empire Ransomware

Invisible Empire Ransomware is a malicious application set to enter your computer using clandestine methods. Nevertheless, you can remove it without hesitation because the encryption method it uses to encrypt the files on your computer has already been cracked. Therefore, you should not waste time because as long as this infection is active, it will delete three files every hour. In short, this infection was designed with the intention of extorting money from you, and you have an opportunity to deny its developers the means to get it. Read more »

Uncheckit

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments
Uncheckit

Wouldn’t it be great if you could download software without having to worry about any hidden boxes enabling the installation of additional apps? Uncheckit promises to uncheck all hidden boxes; however, it simply cannot live up to its promises. This potentially unwanted program, according to our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, is worthless, and the worst part is that it can also be malicious and dangerous. After testing this PUP in our internal lab, we are convinced that it cannot be trusted, and we have prepared this report to warn you about the dangers you might encounter if you keep this program running. Read the report carefully, and if any questions pertaining to the removal of Uncheckit or the PUP itself still worry you, use the comments section below to initiate a discussion. If you have any pressing issues, we will try to help you as soon as possible. Read more »

Gamevance Ads

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
Gamevance Ads

Gamevance Ads can show up on the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browsers. The ads are displayed through the Gamevance software that our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com categorized as an adware application. It seems that the program might also gather non-personally-identifiable information, which is needed to show you targeted ads. The worst part is that these ads might redirect you to third-party web pages and they could be harmful to your computer or advertise unreliable content. Naturally, you should try to stay away from the third-party content, and the best way to do that is to remove the adware. However, we advise you to learn more about the software before you delete it. Especially, if you are not sure how the application managed to settle in your system. As for the removal instructions, they will be placed below the article. Read more »

Ecovector Ransomware

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
Ecovector Ransomware

Ecovector Ransomware is a malicious piece of software that should never be active on your PC under any circumstances. If you ever find it actually running on your operating system, you must take immediate measure to remove it as it is a major virtual threat. The ransomware in question can encrypt your files without any notification and could even turn out to be the reason other dubious programs might be able to enter your PC without a lot of trouble. In our report, we provide further information about its devious functionality along with a few simple steps that should help you avoid this or any other malicious program. Finally, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com gave crafted a detailed removal guide that we presented below. If you want to remove Ecovector Ransomware in the easiest way possible, please follow these instructions right now. Read more »

TrumpKard

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
TrumpKard

TrumpKard tries to sell itself as a useful Google Chrome browser extension that can block unwanted advertisements and web content, but, unfortunately, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this application has shown questionable traits. In fact, this extension has been categorized as a PUP, a potentially unwanted program for a reason; or more precisely, for a couple of reasons. Although this PUP claims to block ads and other unwanted content, it may well start showing you its own third-party ads. It is possible that this function is not yet working, but it is clearly a future plan to make it work. This way, you may be exposed to unreliable third-party content. No, we are not saying that this is a dangerous application, but you should be aware of the possible risks if you have this application on your system. We think that it is best to remove TrumpKard if you want to keep your system clean and secure. Please continue reading our article if you would like to find out more. Read more »

Payransom Ransomware

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
Payransom Ransomware

Sometimes malicious programs have more than one name that they go by. For example, Payransom Ransomware is another computer infection that tries to make easy money out of unsuspecting users. Computer security experts know this application as Invisible Empire Ransomware. Technically, these are two names for the same program, and everything that is applied to Invisible Empire Ransomware can be applied to Payransom Ransomware, too. Your job right now is to remove this dangerous application from your computer because if you do not do that, you will not be able to access your files. To do that, you should refer to the instructions below this article. Read more »

Hohosearch

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
Hohosearch

Hohosearch is a prevalent browser hijacker that hijacks the user’s profile on Mozilla Firefox to be able to change the settings. Also, it usually sets itself on Google Chrome browsers without permission. In most cases, Hohosearch (hohosearch.com) replaces the default homepage, which means that you will see it each time you open your Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. It is impossible to have two homepages, as you know, so you will need to remove Hohosearch first before you set another preferred homepage. It is advisable to do that for the sake of the system’s safety too because browser hijackers not only replace homepages without permission, but might also expose computer users to potential threats. As this threat is not a regular program that can be erased through Control Panel, we suggest reading the article for more information on its deletion. Read more »

eTogether

Posted by on June 3, 2016 No comments
eTogether

eTogether website offers browser extensions that fall under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). At the moment, they are compatible only with Google Chrome. Both applications can modify your browser settings, gather information related to you and serve you ads that promote the software's third-party partners' products, services, web pages, etc. The good news is that these extensions can be removed from your browser without much trouble. In fact, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com made the removal instructions that you can find below the article. However, if you want to learn more about these applications, you should continue reading the article. Perhaps, the presented research material will help you avoid similar PUPs in the future. Read more »