More and more new ransomware threats emerge, and Curumim Ransomware is the latest one to join the group. It appears that this threat is specifically targeted at those users who speak Portuguese, which is why it is most likely to be found on computers that are located in Portugal and Brazil. The purpose of this threat is to corrupt files, and that is done using an algorithm that is acquired once the infection is executed. The encryption key is most likely to be downloaded from a remote server, and a decryption key created during the process is then likely to be sent back so that you could not get your hands on it. Unfortunately, expert malware researchers and even decryption software cannot help the victims of ransomware threats in most cases, which means that once files are encrypted, they are encrypted for good. While we focus on this in the report, our main attention is towards deleting Curumim Ransomware. Without a doubt, the sooner you remove this threat from your system, the better. Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2017 - Page 6
Offers Chasers
If you cannot stand coupons and other irritating advertisements Offers Chasers could disturb your browsing. That is because the application’s primary function appears to be showing targeted advertisements from different third parties. It is one of the reasons why the tool falls under the classification of PUPs (short for potentially unwanted programs). Also, users who encounter it should be aware the displayed ads may not necessarily come from reliable websites. To put it more simply, there is a chance they could come from potentially harmful web pages as well. For this reason, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend erasing the Offers Chasers before anything bad happens. Users who cannot decide yet could read the text first, and as for those who wish to remove it faster, we advise checking the last paragraph and the instructions located below it. Read more »
PdfBaron
PdfBaron is a suspicious Google Chrome extension that provides both a search engine and a feature allowing to convert PDF and Microsoft Word documents. If you are considering getting it for yourself, it would be smart to read our report first and get to know it better before making such a decision. First of all, users should be aware the extension falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs. It signals the tool might not be worthy of your trust and it could have undesirable qualities. We will explain this in more detail later in the text, but if you already downloaded PdfBaron and already regret it, we can help you delete this suspicious application if you just slide slightly below the text and use the provided instructions. Read more »
Wallet Protector Extension
Wallet Protector Extension is an unreliable browser extension that may introduce users to untrustworthy third-party advertising content. At the moment of writing it can work only on Mozilla Firefox; therefore, it should not be encountered by users who browse with different applications. Plus, it looks like the program and its descriptions are available only in German, so there is even less chance to come across it. Nonetheless, if you installed Wallet Protector Extension, we encourage you to review our report and get to know it better, especially if you have doubts whether it would be good or not to leave the application installed. Further, in the article, we will explain why our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com do not advise it, and if you decide to follow this advice, we can also offer the removal instructions available at the end of the article. Read more »
Search.heasyconverter.co
Search.heasyconverter.co could change the user’s start page, default search provider, or his new tab page. As a consequence, the application falls under the classification of browser hijackers. However, the search engine provides a toolbar with possibly a couple of useful links to the user, so instead of looking suspicious it might seem helpful at first. Still, if you get to know it better, you may start thinking differently. Thus, if Search.heasyconverter.co settled in, and you do not know much about it or browser hijackers in general, it would be advisable to have a closer look at our report. Moreover, if you wish to pick a more reliable search engine, we will add manual deletion instructions at the end of it to help you get rid of the untrustworthy application faster. Read more »
Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension
Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension is a suspicious browser plugin that may encourage you to browse the Internet with an untrustworthy search engine called 4newtab.com/zip. The most annoying part is the software might do this by changing user’s default start page, search provider, or new tab page. Moreover, researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com are saying the application may offer to install another questionable tool, and it could act in a similarly irritating manner right after it gets installed. Thus, it is no wonder the tool was categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Accordingly, we advise against its usage and to help users delete Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension from Google Chrome we have prepared removal instructions showing how to get rid of the PUP step by step. Read more »
Zip Ransomware
Malicious applications are developed every day by cyber criminals. Zip Ransomware is one of the newest threats they have released. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have detected it only recently, so it is not one of those prevalent infections yet. Of course, it does not mean that it cannot become one in the future and infiltrate your computer. Most likely, this has already happened if you are reading this article or you are a very curious computer user. If it is the first reason you have started reading this report, you must erase this ransomware infection from your computer immediately so that it could not cause more problems to you. We do not think that the Zip Ransomware removal will be very complicated because it does not drop any files on victims’ computers, it does not make copies of itself in several different directories, and it does not create any new registry keys in the system registry. Even though you should not find the ransomware removal procedure very complicated, we recommend reading this article from beginning to end first. You will find out how you can remove it and, additionally, you will be explained in detail how it acts on victims’ computers. Read more »
Search.officeworksuite.com
A number of trustworthy search tools are available, so if you are looking for a new reputable search provider, you should not set Search.officeworksuite.com because it is not one of them. To be frank, only some users set it as a default search tool on their browsers. The majority of people find it set on their browsers without their knowledge, which is why it has been categorized as a browser hijacker. It is not the first Polarity Technologies Ltd search tool specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have come across, so it was not hard for them at all to find out how it works. They say that this search tool should not be used not only because it often changes browsers’ settings without permission. According to them, users who use it to perform web searches might also be exposed to potential threats because not all search results shown by Search.officeworksuite.com can be fully trusted. We have provided more information about this search tool for those who are curious or find it hard to decide what to do with it in the next paragraph, so you should also read what our specialists have to say about it before you take any action. Read more »
Powerful Hidden Tear Ransomware
If you ever encounter a program known as Powerful Hidden Tear Ransomware, it is crucial to avoid it at all costs. Every user should do so because this intrusive program acts in an incredibly malicious manner. Like any other program classified as ransomware, the one in question is designed to encrypt vast quantities of your data without authorization or notification. It should be more than obvious that having an intrusive application capable of such functionality will lead to disastrous outcomes, to put it lightly. If you wish to understand how this devious program works, make sure to read the rest of this detailed article since we provide information gathered by our malware experts. Additionally, you will find virtual security recommendations, which will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. To delete Powerful Hidden Tear Ransomware once and for all, make use of the detailed removal instructions that we provide below. Read more »
Pics4NewTab Chrome Extension
Pics4NewTab Chrome Extension may appear in your Google Chrome browser and you may not even remember installing it. Although it is possible to install this questionable browser extension officially and knowingly, our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is more likely that this application sneaks onto your system in questionable ways. If you have downloaded a free program recently, chances are you will find several potential and malware threats on board as well. We have concluded that this extension is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) but it can also be regarded as a browser hijacker due to its ability to change your new tab page setting to promote its search engine page. This PUP may seem all innocent with its nice looking background images you can choose from, but we think that it would be best for you to remove Pics4NewTab Chrome Extension from your system along with all other possibly harmful programs. There is no other way to create a secure virtual world for yourself. Please read our full article to learn more about this PUP and how you can prevent similar threats from entering your PC. Read more »