There is a new threat coming into the picture, and it goes by the name MaxiCrypt Ransomware. This malicious threat joins the family of ransomware threats, and it was created to realize a very devious plan. First, the infection slithers in and encrypts your personal files. This is done using a complex algorithm, which ensures that the victims cannot decrypt their files on their own. Next, the threat creates a file that carries an intimidating message which cyber criminals use to extort money and make victims do other risky things. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team warns that this malicious threat could be very dangerous, and if you are caught in the trap set up by cyber crooks, you could end up losing your personal files for good. The current version of the malicious treat is not fully researched yet, and it is unclear which files the ransomware is targeted at, but it is safe to say that all of your personal files, including media files, documents, archives, and photos are at risk. The worst part is that you will not recover your files even if you delete MaxiCrypt Ransomware successfully. Read more »
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Emailfaster.co Offers
Emailfaster.co Offers is a devious piece of software that should not be up and running on your personal computer. In fact, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have classified as one more browser hijacker, which you must remove if it is ever found up and running on your computer. Such classification has been made due to the intrusive inner workings of this programs. As it turns out, it can make invasive changes to your browser's default settings without any notification or authorization. In turn, browsing the web becomes a much more annoying and frustrating experience than you might think. If that was not enough, you must know that it could even prove to be quite dangerous since it might subject your personal computer to questionable and even malicious online content. Read our report for further information regarding the intricate inner workings of this hijacker. Also, we include a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete Emailfaster.co Offers once and for all. Read more »
AppleCare And Warranty Scam
Apple computer users should watch out for a new fake alert known as AppleCare And Warranty Scam. It warns the user there is a vicious threat on the device that could compromise the computer’s security and lead to the hard drive crash, etc. However, you should know this warning does not come from your Apple device as it was most likely designed by hackers to trick inexperienced users. Consequently, we strongly advise against calling the provided telephone number. Instead of talking to actual technicians from customer support center you may hear instructions from cyber criminals who probably would try to convince you to pay for fake services or products you do not need. A smarter choice would be to find what causes AppleCare And Warranty Scam to show up and get rid of it. To help you with the task we prepared this report and deletion instructions located at the end of the text. Read more »
Search.flagbeg.com
Search.flagbeg.com is an undesirable search tool that might affect all browsers on your MAC computer. If you are sure you have nothing to do with its appearance on your web browsers, the chances are high that some kind of untrustworthy program, for example, a potentially unwanted program or an ad-supported application has been installed on your computer without your knowledge. If it turns out that it is the exact reason Search.flagbeg.com opens for you when you launch your web browser, you need to find and delete that undesirable program from your computer right away to eliminate the search tool set. This search provider usually replaces users’ homepages and default search tools, so it does not take long for users to realize that their browsers’ settings have been altered. This search tool does not look harmful at all, so there are some users out there who decide not to remove this search engine from their browsers. We do not say that this tool is extremely harmful, but, unfortunately, we cannot confirm that it is fully trustworthy either, so if you still decide to use it as your default search provider, you should be careful with it. The next paragraph contains more information about this search tool and, we believe, it will help you to decide what to do with Search.flagbeg.com if you have not arrived at the final decision yet. Read more »
Locket Ransomware
Locket Ransomware is a malicious program that can lock user's screen and leave him with no access to his personal or application data. It may also threaten to erase all files if you do not pay a ransom in approximately 72 hours. The good news is our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com found out the malware cannot actually delete files on the infected computer or damage the device itself in any way. It means you do not have to risk your money to take over your computer’s control. All the user has to do is learn how to unblock the computer’s screen and get rid of the malicious program. To help with these tasks, our specialists have prepared manual deletion instructions you can find at the end of this report. Given you wish to get to know Locket Ransomware even better, we encourage you to read the rest of the article too. Read more »
Halloware Ransomware
Halloware Ransomware is yet another file-encrypting application that is roaming the web nowadays. It goes without saying that every security-conscious user must avoid it at all times. If unfortunately, you already have this devious piece of software up and running on your personal computer, make sure to perform its complete removal right away. Cyber crooks tend to use ransomware programs so they could make illegal earnings from unsuspecting Internet users by using a simple scheme; once the malicious application encrypts data on the infected computer, it demands a ransom from a user for decryption services. Since a lot of users infect their computers with this malware because they lack knowledge about virtual security, in our report we provide a few recommendations that will help you maintain a fully secure system at all times. Also, we provide further information regarding the functionality of Halloware Ransomware along with its detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete it quickly and easily. Read more »
Tbhranso Ransomware
Tbhranso Ransomware is a harmful infection that will enter your computer to lock your files using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) algorithm. It has been set to perform the encryption of files so that its author could obtain money from users easier. It is not at all surprising that it acts like this because it uses the source code of Hidden-Tear, an open-source ransomware infection available at GitHub. It is not the first crypto-threat developed on the engine of this open-source ransomware infection, so, as a consequence, it is not the first HiddenTear-based infection our specialists have analyzed either. It is the reason researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have quickly found out how Tbhranso Ransomware works as well. If you want more detailed information about this infection, you should read two next paragraphs attentively. Then, delete the ransomware infection from your computer right away because its executable file (it is located in the %APPDATA% directory) might be launched accidentally again, and it will go to encrypt new files immediately. The last paragraph contains more information on the removal of this nasty infection. Read more »
PCEasyNow
PCEasyNow is yet another questionable PC optimizer software that could pose a threat to your system security instead of eliminating it. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com are not convinced that this new tool is any use to you if your objective is to secure your computer and keep it healthy. Therefore, it has been labeled as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP in short. This PUP was created by Speedy HLDGS Limited Co., a Hong Kong based company. We have seen loads of similar optimizers and cleaners emerging in the past years, including Tweakerbit Registry Optimizer and Master Pc Cleaner. These programs usually use scare tactics in their free versions to push you to purchase the full version. This means that the scan results this PUP displays might be doctored and contain fake issues and errors just to trick you into believing that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of different level errors on your system to fix. We suggest that you should remove PCEasyNow right now. Read more »
"Your Windows has been blocked" +1-844-528-4333
If you are routed to a page that informs that Your Windows has been blocked and that you must call +1-844-528-4333 to get help, there is absolutely no doubt that you are facing a scam. Just recently, http://help.windows.18ts1uz.microsoft.especific.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/xmain3/ was the page representing the scam; however, at the moment, it does not work. Although that is the case, you must remember that schemers could set up different pages to represent this scam. Also, they could modify it to keep it fresh. For example, the number of the alleged helpline could change. Right now, if you enter “+1-844-528-4333” into your search engine, you will find numerous results indicating that it is linked to a scam. Of course, if schemers attach a new number to the misleading alert, you might not find such information. All in all, security alerts shown via unfamiliar pages are never to be trusted, and, hopefully, that will help you recognize scams at all times. Though you should be able to delete Your Windows has been blocked +1-844-528-4333 scam alert by closing the page or the browser representing it, it is possible that malware on your PC is linked to it. Please continue reading to learn about that. Read more »
Katafrack Ransomware
Katafrack Ransomware is a malicious program that displays a red or a green warning window with specific instructions telling to pay a ransom. The mentioned message asks for money in exchange for decryption tools which, as it explains, you need to restore your enciphered files. Our researchers say it might be a lie because while researching the threat they did not see it encrypting even a single file. Therefore, it is only natural we strongly advise against paying the ransom and encourage users to remove Ordinal Ransomware as soon as possible. Luckily, the deletion process is not so complicated, and you can see it for yourself if you slide a bit below this report. Also, we should mention it might be a bit easier to use antimalware software. This way of erasing Katafrack Ransomware could be more beneficial to the system too because such a tool could help you keep the device protected in the future. Read more »
