Monthly Archives: December 2016 - Page 3

QuickWeatherAlert Toolbar

QuickWeatherAlert Toolbar

Our cyber security experts have concluded that QuickWeatherAlert Toolbar is an unreliable application that you ought to remove because it is set to replace your browser’s homepage address with its promoted search engine that can feature unreliable and even dangerous promotional links and advertisements. Furthermore, researchers say that it collect information about you and use it to personalize the ads and links you see. These links and ads generate advertising revenue when clicked, so its developers have a vested interest in making you use it for as much as possible. Read more »

Luckysite123.com

Luckysite123.com

If you are wondering why your web browser's default settings were changed without any warning, it is likely the doing of a browser hijacker. One such program is called Luckysite123.com, and it should be avoided at all costs. Even if you find statements claiming that this application could be quite useful as it should enhance your daily online activities, you must know that it is nothing more than a manipulative marketing technique used to fool naive users into downloading and installing a worthless piece of software. In reality, this hijacker does what other programs of classification do; it makes undesirable changes and so makes your overall online experience a bothersome one, to say the least. To learn more about this devious application's functionality and to understand how dangerous it could prove to be, read the rest of this report. We also provide a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Luckysite123.com along with virtual security tips that will allow you maintain a fully secure system. Read more »

Search.searchpcst.com

Search.searchpcst.com

Search.searchpcst.com is a questionable search engine that may show up in your most popular browsers as your home page. This search page can emerge after a browser hijacker manages to infiltrate your computer. This may be a new browser hijacker but definitely not an unknown one for our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com. In fact, this malware infection is a newcomer from a family of browser hijackers that has "given birth" to dozens of similar and identical infections, including Search.searchwti.com, Search.searchtaccess.com, and Search.yourmapscenter.com. Although, this search page may look totally innocent at first sight, you should be aware of the potential risks you are taking by not removing Search.searchpcst.com from your browsers. Some users do not even realize this change in their browser settings as they are used to having search engine pages as their home pages. Unfortunately, this browser hijacker may collect information about your online activities and use this to manipulate the search results it displays to you. Since this infection may put your system security at risk by exposing you to potentially harmful third-party ads and links, we suggest that you remove Search.searchpcst.com from your browsers as soon as possible. Read more »

Cryptorium Ransomware

Cryptorium Ransomware

Cryptorium Ransomware is a new infection that has been categorized as ransomware because it seeks to obtain money from computer users. Unlike older ransomware infections, it does not encrypt the users’ personal data even though the message left for users on the window opened by this threat says that all files are encrypted. Instead of encrypting users’ files stored on the computer, Cryptorium Ransomware changes their extensions. It means that files could not be opened unless their extensions are fixed, for example, vlc.png has to be changed to vlc.exe. Unfortunately, there are a number of users who believe that their files have been encrypted and decide to purchase a key (GBO KEY) to decrypt their files. At the time of writing, users cannot buy this key from cyber criminals because it is said that “all servers are down at the moment.” Because of this, it might be very true that this version of Cryptorium Ransomware is still in development and should not be actively spread. Of course, the situation might quickly change in the future, so when you read this article, this infection might already be very popular. Go to delete it ASAP! Read more »

Loveserver Ransomware

Loveserver Ransomware is a malicious application created to extort money from users, but it may not necessarily encrypt user’s private data like other similar threats. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com could not find a working sample to test this malicious application properly, but from what they have learned it looks like the malware might lock data by placing it in a password-protected folder. Therefore, the infection’s creators may demand you to pay a ransom for a password instead of decryption tools. We would advise you to consider this possibility with extra care because there is a chance you may lose the transferred money in vain. The malware’s creators might tell you otherwise, but in reality, there are no guarantees you will get the password, and if you do not wish to risk your savings we advise removing Loveserver Ransomware with the instructions placed below. Read more »

Solo-Bar.net

Solo-Bar.net

Solo-Bar.net is a browser hijacker that you should remove at the very same time that it has been discovered up and running on your PC. The primary indication that this hijacker is fully active on your operating system is a sudden change of your web browser's default settings. Unfortunately, alterations induced by this dubious piece of software will not have any positive effects. In reality, these modifications will only make surfing the web a frustrating experience, to put it lightly. Also, due to those same undesirable changes, your operating system could be subjected to questionable and even potentially harmful web content. To fully understand how this browser hijacker works and why its complete removal is a must, be sure to read the rest of our report. Alongside such crucial information, we provide a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Solo-Bar.net without encountering any major problems. Read more »

Search.myprivacyswitch.com

Search.myprivacyswitch.com

When Search.myprivacyswitch.com is set as your default search engine on the Chrome browser, you might think that your computer was infected with a browser hijacker. However, this search engine comes as a supplement of a browser extension that any user can add to their browser if they want to. Of course, if it was not your intention to change your default search engine, then it is more than obvious that you have to remove Search.myprivacyswitch.com from your system immediately. Fortunately, we have come up with the manual removal instructions that you can find right below this description. Use it to get rid of the unwanted application. Read more »

Search.searchwti.com

Search.searchwti.com

Search.searchwti.com is nothing more than yet another browser hijacker that you should never have fully active on your personal computer. If you ever happen to find it up and running on your personal computer, make sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. We advise you to do so since the devious program in question exhibits intrusive features; just like any other dubious application that belongs to this category, it is fully capable of making your overall experience an annoying and frustrating one. If you want to bypass this invasive browser hijacker, make sure to avoid all claims, which might state that it could in handy in some way. It is critical to do so because its developers are known to use misleading marketing techniques to lure unsuspecting Internet users into obtaining their program without understanding how it actually works. To learn more about Search.searchwti.com and to realize why its complete removal is essential, make sure to read the rest of our article. Below we also provide a detailed guide that will help you delete this browser hijacker once and for all. Read more »

Searchtabnew.com

Searchtabnew.com

Did you let Searchtabnew.com in or did it take over your browsers without your knowledge? This search tool is usually identified as a potential threat because it modifies settings and because it could do that without your notice. It is very important that you know how this tool has entered your operating system because the discussion can go in two different ways. Needless to say, if it corrupts your browsers illegally, you already know that it is a threat and that it must be deleted. However, if the search tool enters with your knowledge, it might harder for you to understand that it requires elimination. All in all, if you are reading our report, you probably already know that this tool deserves your attention. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts have recently analyzed this threat, and you should continue reading this report to learn more about our findings. Of course, the conclusion is that you should delete Searchtabnew.com from your browsers, but there are other things you need to know about. Read more »

(13) Viruses have been detected on system fake alert

(13) Viruses have been detected on system fake alert

(13) Viruses have been detected on system fake alert notifies users about fictitious viruses found on the system. If you have been redirected to a website displaying such a warning our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com, advise not to interact with its provided download button. Currently, nothing should happen if you click it, but in the future, the threat’s creators might use it to distribute harmful applications, for example, viruses, Trojans, ransomware, etc. Consequently, it would be best to close the browser or the particular tab with (13) Viruses have been detected on system fake alert and check the system for potentially harmful software. As you see, the fictitious notification could be displayed by adware that might show you other suspicious advertisements like pop-up ads or sponsored links. If you want to get rid of such software manually, you should have a look at the deletion instructions placed below. Read more »