You are at risk of inviting Princess Locker Ransomware into your operating system if you are not careful how you act. According to malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com, even opening a harmless-looking file could unleash this infection. For example, the executable of the ransomware could be attached to a spam email, and you might be tricked into opening this file because of the information provided along with it. The worst part is that it is unlikely you will realize that a dangerous infection has been executed once you open the file because it is very clandestine. In fact, most users realize that they have become victims of this devious threat only after they discover the ransom notes that are likely to be placed on the Desktop, as well as the folders containing the corrupted files. Obviously, you need to delete Princess Locker Ransomware from your operating system, but not before you learn more about it and figure out what to do about your files. Continue reading if you want to learn more about the threat and its removal. Read more »
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Registration-search.com
Registration-search.com may look like a search engine, but it is also a browser hijacker that is distributed in a malicious manner set to get it on your browser without your authorization. Removing it is highly recommended because its search results are bound to include promotional links that come from unknown sources. Some of them might even redirect you to infected websites whose content can compromise your computer’s security. Furthermore, this hijacker can collect anonymous but rather sensitive information about you to tailor the ads to unique users. In short, Registration-search.com offers nothing of real value and it would be best if you got rid of it. Read more »
Time-search2016.com
Time-search2016.com is a potentially harmful search engine that seems to behave like a sleeping cell. Similarly to other identical search engines from the same creators, including Paper-search2016.com, Newsearch2016.com, and Mim-search2016.com, this page does not function either. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that the creators could be waiting till several of their search pages start to spread more widely and only then will they activate the server. We have categorized this threat as a browser hijacker since it can modify your home page setting in your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer browsers. When fully functioning, this hijacker may spy on you and display potentially unreliable third-party web content on your screen. Another bad piece of news about its presence on your computer is that it is quite likely that you will find other malware infections on your system endangering your virtual security. If you want to protect your PC, we advise you to remove Time-search2016.com from your browsers even if it looks innocent to you right now. Read more »
Takahiro Locker
Takahiro Locker is a highly malicious program that targets Japanese-speaking users and is most likely distributed in Japan only. If your PC becomes infected with it, then you must remove it immediately because it is designed to encrypt your personal files and demand that you pay a ransom for the decryption key that is required to decrypt them. This ransomware’s developers want you to pay 3 BTC which is 195, 306 Japanese Yen or 1883 US dollars. However, we want to point out that you might not receive the promised decryption key as this ransomware’s developers just might not send it to you. Read more »
Aviso Ransomware
Aviso Ransomware is an infection that is targeted at users who live in Brazil. According to the research conducted by Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, this infection can be spread via spam emails, and you might launch it yourself without even knowing it. If you want to prevent the entrance of malicious ransomware infections, you have to be extremely cautious about spam emails, as that is the primary instrument of distribution. A launcher of the ransomware is concealed as a harmless file, and the information presented via the email is meant to trick you into thinking that you will gain something from opening this file. Of course, if you do, the ransomware is executed, and that can be done without your knowledge. Unfortunately, the ransomware is likely to reveal itself to you only after it encrypts your files, and it might be too late to remove Aviso Ransomware then. Luckily, not all news is bad, and it appears that you might be able to delete the infection and retrieve your files. Read more »
Mefuli-search2016.com
Do you consider Mefuli-search2016.com a beneficial search tool? It is unlikely that you do because, according to the latest research, it does not produce search results. Most users will quickly remove this undesirable search tool from their browsers, but there are things that we need to discuss first. For one, did this search tool hijack your browsers? If it did, it is clear that your operating system is vulnerable and that you might become a victim of much more dangerous infections in the future, if you have not become one already. Are there any other infections running on your PC without your permission? This is another thing you need to think about. Overall, you should continue reading to learn what Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers have found out. On top of possibly learning new things, you will also learn how to delete Mefuli-search2016.com, and that is crucial. Read more »
Doni2016-search.com
According to our malware analysts, Doni2016-search.com is a malicious search engine that was classified as a browser hijacker because of the methods used to distribute it. Researchers have found that it comes with malicious software installers that are set to inject it into your browser without your knowledge and replace its homepage address. This method of dissemination is nothing new because users are unwilling to change their preferred search engine to one that is unknown. Without a doubt Doni2016-search.com is unknown, and it is unreliable because its search results can feature shady promotional links and ads that can jeopardize your PC’s security and your Privacy. Indeed, this hijacker can also collect anonymous information about you. To find out more, please read this description as it features our in-depth analysis of this hijacker. Read more »
MoonlySearch
MoonlySearch is one of those browser hijackers that users do not recognize as potential security threats at first. They may look like random intruders that entered your computer accidentally, but in the long run, these applications could cause serious security issues. Therefore, to protect your computer from any potential threats, you will do yourself a favor by removing MoonlySearch immediately. However, resetting your browser settings may not be enough to terminate all the files and settings associated with the program. Please make sure you run a full system scan with a security tool that would determine the actual status of your system. Read more »
Search.yourtelevisioncenter.com
Search.yourtelevisioncenter.com is most likely another application created to generate advertising money from user’s clicks. It should be distributed among users who download a doubtful browser extension (YourTelevisionCenter). What’s more, the threat falls into the category of browser hijackers since it might modify your default browser settings, such as preferred search engine, homepage, and new tab page. Users who would like to find out more about the threat should continue reading the article. With the rest of the text, we will explain how the hijacker settles on the computer and how it acts afterward. You should also know that the application could be potentially harmful and this is why we recommend its removal. Accordingly, our specialists prepared deletion instructions, which you can find if you scroll below the text. Read more »
Search.searchlwr.com
Search.searchlwr.com is a search tool with a SafeBrowser label. Unfortunately, just like other search engines from the same family, it hijacks all the browsers in order to appear in the place of a user’s homepage and default search engine on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Do you already see a new search engine on your browsers? If so, you have to remove this questionable search engine right now from all of them because it is not a search tool that can be trusted even though it displays search results. Also, specialists say that it might cause serious problems, so it is highly recommended to replace this questionable search engine with a more trustworthy search tool, e.g. Google. Continue reading this article to find out how to remove an unreliable search engine easily. You will find out why specialists say that Search.searchlwr.com is not a reliable tool as well if you read the entire report. Read more »
