Ncrypt Ransomware is highly dangerous, highly malicious software that can infect your computer secretly and demand that you pay a ransom in Bitcoins to get the unique decryption key to decrypt your files, but we suggest that you remove it instead. Nevertheless, to enter this decryption key, you will need a specific application, but this application and the decryption key are in possession of their criminal developers. We want to stress that you might not get the things you were promised, so we do not recommend that you pay the ransom. However, at present, there is no way to decrypt your files for free. Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2016 - Page 2
Play-bar-search.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 26, 2016
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Do not have high expectations for Play-bar-search.com because this search tool is unable to provide you with useful or reliable services. According to the analysts at Anti-Spyware-101.com, this search tool is most likely to be introduced to users along with a browser extension. Even on the home page of this provider, you can see the “ “”extension, powered by Imali Media” tag at the bottom. The space that should contain the name of the extension is empty, which means that it might not have been created yet. This tag also reveals that Imali Media has created the search tool, and this is not the first time we are mentioning this name in our articles. As a matter of fact, there is a ton of extensions and browser hijackers that were created by the company. Does that mean that the search tool we are discussing is also identified as a browser hijacker? Do we need to delete Play-bar-search.com? You can read this report to find out. Read more »
Safestsearches.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 26, 2016
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Safestsearches.com is a browser hijacker that may use Bing search engine to show results injected with suspicious pop-ups, sponsored links, and other annoying advertisements. In fact, such content may appear to be dangerous as well since it could come from potentially harmful websites. Further in the article, we will explain to you more about such ads and the risks they could carry. Also, we urge to read the part related to the browser hijackers distribution as it may help you realize how Safestsearches.com appeared on the browser or how to keep away from this kind of software in the future. As the application might be unsafe to use, our researchers recommend its removal. If you wish to eliminate the program too, slide below the article and use the provided instructions. Read more »
Additionalsearch.co.uk
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 26, 2016
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Additionalsearch.co.uk is a site that has an interface of a search engine. The search box in the middle indicates that search results can be produced. Also, the site provides a number of links that all represent different bbc.co.uk articles. Additionally, links to the bbc.com/weather weather forecast are included as well. At first sight, this search engine looks completely normal. It is when you take a better look that you realize something is not right. For one, we do not have access to the Privacy Policy or any other legal document that would reveal important information about the hijacker, and that cannot be ignored. If this information is not provided – and we do not have an official download site to fall back onto either – there is a possibility that the creator of the search tool is trying to hide something. If that were the case, your virtual security could be at risk just by using this seemingly reliable search tool, and this is why we discuss its removal. We can show you how to delete Additionalsearch.co.uk from your browsers. Read more »
iSpy Keylogger
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 26, 2016
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iSpy Keylogger is a malicious keylogger Trojan that can be acquired by almost anyone who wants to indulge in criminal activities. This type of malicious software is created primarily to spy on the unsuspecting computer users and then steal your data for financial purposes. You may not even know that you have this infection on-board, so it is important that you run regular system scans to see whether your computer is safe and clean. If this keylogger happens to be installed on your computer, you need to remove iSpy Keylogger immediately. Otherwise, the infection will cause all sorts of damage. Read more »
MyCalendarPlanner Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 26, 2016
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MyCalendarPlanner Toolbar is a piece of software developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. It should enable users to print blank calendar templates and create events in an online calendar to get notifications when the time comes. This might seem to be a very useful feature, but, unfortunately, we cannot call this toolbar a fully reliable application. First of all, it belongs to the infamous family which has already released a number of toolbars that are known to be untrustworthy. Secondly, not all the people who install it know that this software also installs a tool that changes the settings of browsers. Third, it collects information about users and then might share it with third parties. Finally, it is also known that this toolbar might be distributed in software bundles too, which means that not all the users download and install it willingly on their computers. You will find more information about this application in this article. It should help you to make a final decision what to do with MyCalendarPlanner Toolbar. Read more »
Lock93 Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 25, 2016
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Lock93 Ransomware is probably one of your worst nightmares. This program will slither into your computer behind your back, and it will lock your files. This file lock-up occurs because the folks behind this program aim at your money. Of course, the ransomware application cannot steal your money directly. It does not have the capability of logging your key strokes and leaking your banking logins, but if the users give their money away for the supposed decryption key, then it is practically no different from a robbery at gun-point. It is obvious that you need to remove Lock93 Ransomware from your computer to resume the normal daily operations. Read more »
Dnav.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 25, 2016
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Dnav.com looks like a search engine, and it provides search results; however, it does that by redirecting you to Bing.com search engine, and that is quite strange. Did you know that you would be redirected to Bing when using this search tool? The information representing this search tool informs that it uses Google, Yahoo, and Bing services to provide users with search results. On top of that, the interface includes a tag that says “Results by Bing,” which, of course, should make it clear that this suspicious search provider does not produce its own results. Here is a question for you: Why do you need a search tool like that? Would it not be more convenient just to employ Bing as your default search provider or to open on startup? The reality is that the search results shown to you are meant to distract you from something else, and that is what we discuss in this report. We also discuss the best way to delete Dnav.com from your web browsers. Read more »
Searchme.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 25, 2016
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According to our researchers, Searchme.com is a browser hijacker that also doubles as a search engine that is distributed in a malicious manner. Thus, you might want to remove it from your PC entirely. Researchers have also found that its search results are also likely to contain promotional links because it comes from a developer that is in the online advertising business. Indeed, there is nothing unique or useful about this hijacker, and it will not improve your browsing experience in any shape or form. In fact, it will only hinder it and put your PC at risk as it promotes content from unknown entities. Read more »
Trickbot Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 25, 2016
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Anti-Spyware-101.com research team warns about a new threat, Trickbot Virus. This is a banking Trojan that is likely to have been created by the same people who stood behind the already dismantled Dyre Trojan, also known as Dyreza Trojan. The loaders of both of these infections are practically identical, and they serve the same purpose. The differences between these infections are in the programming language (the new version was created using C++, and Dyre was created using C language) and programming interfaces (the new version uses Microsoft CryptoAPI). Other than that, both Trojans are very similar, which is why it is believed that they were developed by the same group of cyber criminals. As mentioned already, the new version of the infection is identified as a banking Trojan and, needless to say, it targets online banking accounts. Although, at the moment, this infection is localized in Australia, we do not dismiss the possibility that it will cross-over at some point in the future. Regardless of where you live, check if you need to remove Trickbot Virus, and implement security software to ensure protection against this malware. Read more »
