Monthly Archives: July 2016 - Page 5

VirLock Ransomware

Posted by on July 20, 2016 No comments
VirLock Ransomware

VirLock Ransomware is a new computer infection that has started spreading on the web recently. The main goal of this threat is also to extort money from users; however, it differs from other ransomware infections that are popular these days, e.g. CryptoFinancial Ransomware, SATANA Ransomware, and CryptoRoger Ransomware in a sense that it uses different tactics to scare users into paying the money it requires. Even though the message it locks screens with is very convincing, you should not believe any word written in it because it is completely fake and is shown for users because cyber criminals who have developed VirLock Ransomware seek to get easy money. Even though we have convinced you to ignore the message you see on your screen, it is still a must to delete the ransomware from the system to be able to use the computer normally again. As it blocks system files and makes other modifications in the system registry, users will not be allowed to access the Start menu, Task Manager, and the Run command, which makes it extremely hard to delete VirLock Ransomware from the system. Do not worry; specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com will tell you in the article what you need to do to erase it fast. Read more »

Wildfire Ransomware

Posted by on July 20, 2016 No comments
Wildfire Ransomware

The malicious Wildfire Ransomware is a threat that might lurk in your spam emails. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com ransomware researchers, this infection might be spread using a macro-embedded .docx file attached to a spam email. Unfortunately, the contents of this email might be misleading, and you could be tricked into opening the file without realizing the danger. The seemingly harmless document file can be used to download or create a malicious executable (e.g., ms.exe) that you are likely to find in the %HOMEDRIVE%\ProgramData\Memsys directory. This file runs automatically, and this is how the ransomware is launched. The malicious ransomware is dropped to the %APPDATA% directory in a folder that has 10 random characters for its name. In this folder, you are also likely to find the main executable file, a PNG file, and an XML file that is likely to be used for the collection of data. Needless to say, these are the files you need to delete to have Wildfire Ransomware removed, but the process is not as straightforward as you might think. Read more »

Vidloggersite.com

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Vidloggersite.com

Vidloggersite.com is a browser hijacker and as such, it will turn your web browsing sessions into a nightmare. The program enters your computer without your permission, but it is still you who triggers the installation. Therefore, it is important that you remain alerted whenever you browse the web and when you download freeware from unfamiliar websites. Whichever it might me, now it is clear that you must remove Vidloggersite.com immediately because this search engine certainly does not live up to its promises. The longer this program remains on your computer, the more damage it may cause. Directly and indirectly. Thus, it is your job to deal with this issue at once. Read more »

MoshouInput

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
MoshouInput

MoshouInput is a devious application that we highly advise you to avoid at all times since it is known for its rather invasive features. In fact, due to such functionality, this piece of software has been classified as a potentially unwanted program. Such category was also assigned because it has been discovered that the dubious program is known to be distributed via bundled installers, which are infamous for being used by malware distributors. The invasive program is known to be primarily targeted at Asian users. Even though this is the case, our reports show that quite a few users from different geographical location have this devious application running on their system; thus, every Internet users should be aware of it. In this article, we provide further information about the questionable functionality of this unwanted program, which should make you realize that MoshouInput should not be active on your personal computer. Below we present a detailed removal guide that will allow you to remove this potentially unwanted program in its entirety. Read more »

Jyhjyy.top

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Jyhjyy.top

Our security analysts have recently tested a suspicious search engine known as Jyhjyy.top. They have classified it as a browser hijacker and suggest that you remove it because it has been designed to show promotional links in its search results and main page and to make money as a result. This hijacker stands out from the rest of the pack because it hijacks the browser’s shortcut target to override the homepage setting when you modify it. If you do not do anything about it, then you will be stuck with this hijacker, and you will have to deal with its promotional links which can be unreliable and pose a significant risk to your computer’s security. Read more »

Search.sh-cmf.com

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Search.sh-cmf.com

If Search.sh-cmf.com greets you upon opening your browsers, you can be sure that a potentially harmful browser hijacker has landed on your computer. This malware infection can modify your browser settings to make sure that you will see this unreliable search page whenever you launch your browsers. This hijacker seems to be able to affect the three major browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome. Although you may think that this is just an innocent search engine and do not bother to get rid of it, our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com suggest that you should remove Search.sh-cmf.com due to the potential risks it may hold for you. As a matter of fact, this browser hijacker may only be one part of your security problems since it may enter your computer along with other malware infections. If you want to know more about this threat source and how to deal with it, please continue reading our article. Read more »

Search.easyradioaccess.com

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Search.easyradioaccess.com

Search.easyradioaccess.com is a search engine that can be considered a browser hijacker, too. Users often complain that this site appears on their browsers out of nowhere, and then they have to deal with annoying ads and other signs of potential infection. In this description, we will tell you how to remove Search.easyradioaccess.com and how to restore your browser settings to default. Also, you should consider the fact that this search engine is associated with a potentially unwanted program, so you should terminate all the potential threats from your computer. For any further questions regarding your computer’s security, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment. Read more »

Uplayer

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Uplayer

Uplayer is a suspicious program that uses the interface and the iconic logo of the popular VLC media player. Although this program has its own unique logo, the VLC’s logo is used to attract users and make them more comfortable with this completely different media player. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers identify it as a potentially unwanted program because of two main reasons. First of all, this PUP is capable of showing advertisements, and they could be misleading and unreliable. Second, it pushes to download unfamiliar software and a suspicious extension that introduces you to a potentially unreliable search provider. These are the main reasons we recommend removing Uplayer from your operating system, and if you want to learn more about this program or the steps that need to be taken to get rid of it, you should continue reading this report. Take note of any questions that arise when you are reading and post them into the comments section below if you want answers. Read more »

iglobalsearch.com

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
iglobalsearch.com

If you open your Google Chrome and notice that its settings, including homepage, search engine, and the New Tab page have been replaced by iglobalsearch.com, which looks like a trustworthy search tool, it means that a browser hijacker has somehow entered your computer. If it really finds a way to your system, you will not only see the changes this threat has made, but might also notice the folder gsearch with its main files in %LOCALAPPDATA%. In addition, a browser extension with an ID cfgnanaojckjbggalbgofagbpbdcekja will be installed, and users could find it very easily. If you are now sure that a browser hijacker has entered your computer, you should remove it from your system as soon as possible. You need to get rid of it to be able to set a more reliable search engine. Also, you will be sure that your system is safe only if you delete this infection. Researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com will not only talk about the removal of iglobalsearch.com in this article, but will also introduce this threat to computer users. Read more »

Incosic.com

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Incosic.com

It seems as creating browser hijackers, such as Incosic.com, is still a lucrative business since new ones appear to emerge every single day. This hijacker looks like any innocent search pages at first sight. However, if you look closer, you may find out that this infection can introduce you to undesirable and potentially harmful web content. Engaging with anything provided by this search engine could lead to virtual security-related issues. If this were not enough, it is also possible that other malware threats have entered your system when you installed this browser hijacker. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should remove Incosic.com if you want to keep your computer clean of further threats. Let us share with you what we found during our research, including the potential risks this infection holds for you and your operating system. Read more »