Monthly Archives: June 2016 - Page 9

UpAurora Browser

UpAurora Browser

UpAurora Browser is promoted as a fast and light tool for surfing the Internet. Despite its pleasant appearance, the application cannot be trusted. Those who installed the browser should know that it falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUP). Apparently, the application has a few undesirable qualities. For instance, it can show you modified search results that could have additional third-party offers. Also, the application’s End User License Agreement states that the software might be insecure, which means that it could put your computer at risk. It seems to us that there are safer browsers for you to use and the application does not appear to be worth taking any risks. If you think alike, you should have no second thoughts about the PUP’s removal. You can get rid of the browser quite easily, just slide below and take a look at the provided instructions. Read more »

Guntony

If you notice Guntony on your computer, you should be careful running your Google Chrome browser. As a matter of fact, this program was based on the Chromium engine; therefore, it can easily be mixed up with the real thing. Why is that a problem? Well, this application might redirect you to potentially risky websites and also introduce you to unreliable third-party ads. Since this software was built on a legitimate platform, our researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have classified it as a potentially unwanted program, i.e., a PUP. The applications that belong to this category do not usually mean great threat to your computer, but they can still cause certain security-related issues indirectly. This PUP, for instance, can sneak onto your computer together with malicious software installers. That is why its presence can indicate multiple system threats. Even if this infection cannot cause as much damage as a ransomware would, we recommend that you remove Guntony from your computer. Please let us tell you more about this PUP so that you understand our arguments with regard to the potential risks. Read more »

.XTBL ransomware

.XTBL ransomware is the newest manifestation of malware that adds the .xtbl file extension when they encrypt files. Removing this and other ransomware in this family is a must to restore your computer’s security because it will render your valuable files useless. This ransomware’s purpose is to extort money from you, so you should not give in and fall into this trap. In this short article, we will overview how this ransomware is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it. Read more »

Rts dsrlte

Rts dsrlte

Rts dsrlte is a possibly inactive browser hijacker that can emerge in your browsers without your noticing it; at least, until you launch your browsers again or run a web search. This hijacker is capable of changing certain browser settings to promote a potentially unreliable search engine (Rts.dsrlte.com). The pure presence of this infection could mean that your privacy has been breached, which is an illegal act. Therefore, if you happen to find this browser hijacker in your Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome browsers, you should know that your system security may be in danger. Partly, due to exposure to unsafe third-party web content and cyber criminals, and partly, because of the other malicious threats this hijacker can bring on board. Since its presence can indicate multiple threats, we advise you to remove Rts dsrlte right away. Read more »

System Care

System Care

System Care is a PC optimization tool promoted on two websites: uspcworks.com and globalpcworks.com. It is known that it might also enter systems with the help of additional free applications available for download on file-sharing websites. It does not matter whether you have downloaded and installed this program consciously or it has sneaked onto your computer without permission because this does not change the fact that System Care is a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Potentially unwanted programs are applications that look good and promise to act beneficially but still have the potential of causing harm to the user’s computer or simply acting in an undesirable way. In most cases, users do not even know that. We are sure that you do not know much about the risks associated with keeping System Care installed either. Therefore, we are going to tell you more about System Care and how it acts in this report. Read more »

Warning Call (844) 763-5838

Warning Call (844) 763-5838

The Warning Call (844) 763-5838 message appears on your screen if you have specific applications installed on your computer. It is usually generated by a potentially unwanted program that is supposed to protect your computer from harm. Therefore, to get rid of all the annoying notifications and warning messages that pop up on your screen, you need to remove the programs that generate them. It might be hard to figure out which programs have to be deleted from your computer, so the optimal way to detect all the malicious applications, in this case, would be scanning your PC with a licensed antispyware tool. Read more »

Search.bestmediatabsearch.com

Search.bestmediatabsearch.com

Search.bestmediatabsearch.com is a browser hijacker that will enter your computer when you expect it the least. The program may not be extremely dangerous, but it is still not safe to keep it in your system. Please scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual Search.bestmediatabsearch.com removal instructions. While you are at it, you should also scan your PC with a security tool that would detect more unwanted and harmful applications. If you think that this suggestion is slightly too far-fetched, wait until you find out more about this browser hijacker and how it gets spread around. It will definitely make you see things in a new light. Read more »

UltraCrypter Ransomware

UltraCrypter Ransomware

Apparently, UltraCrypter Ransomware is the newest version of a Trojan infection called CryptXXX Ransomware. The malware encrypts user’s personal data just like the old variant. This time, the ones who created the infection demand a ransom of approximately 500 US dollars. If you do not wish to put up with these demands, you can eliminate the malware with the removal instructions available below. Furthermore, our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com informs us that the ransomware could settle in your system with a help of a malicious tool called Angler Exploit Kit. At this point, you should worry not only about your encrypted data but also about the fact that your system is vulnerable to malware. In this situation, it is advisable to install a legitimate antimalware tool and scan your system. Read more »

Search.searchwag.com

Search.searchwag.com

Search.searchwag.com is a questionable search engine that will be set as a default search engine and homepage if you download and install the extension called Watch Any Game. It is very likely that you will also see the presence of this search engine every time you open a new tab because it is known that it can modify the New Tab page settings as well. You will not see Search.searchwag.com anymore only if you remove the extension from browsers. Believe us; you will not miss this extension because it is not that useful as it claims to be. Yes, you will see buttons that should lead you to pages where you could watch sports matches online on the main page of the search engine it will set; however, nobody knows whether or not these sites are trustworthy. Also, you should know that it will be impossible for you to change the settings of browsers unless you get rid of the Watch Any Game extension. More information on the removal of the undesirable extension will be provided for you at the end of this article. Read more »