7zipper Ransomware is an infection that was specifically designed to slither into your operating system, place your personal files into a password-protected 7zip archive, and introduce you to a ransom. It is still unclear how this infection spreads, but Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts warn that ransomware infections can slither into your operating system using various different security backdoors. While it is possible that it will slither in without your permission or knowledge, it is also possible that you will download it yourself. For example, the malicious launcher could be introduced to you as an attractive file via a misleading spam email. If you do not know how the ransomware has slithered in, the smartest thing you could do is scan your operating system with a legitimate malware scanner to check which other infections you might be dealing with. Hopefully, you only need to delete 7zipper Ransomware. Though it might be easy for you to get rid of this threat manually, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers strongly recommend using automated anti-malware software. Read more »
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Search.nyknicksbuzzsearch.com
Search.nyknicksbuzzsearch.com is promoted as a legitimate, safe-to-use search engine. However, our malware researchers have concluded that it is nothing more than a browser hijacker that ought to be removed because it is disseminated through malicious software bundles that install it on your PC without your knowledge or approval. If it were to replace your browser’s homepage, then it would work like a regular search engine. Nevertheless, our researchers say that its search results are set to feature promotional links and advertisements. There is more to say about this hijacker, so if your PC has been affected by it, we invite you to continue reading. Read more »
Mywebtopic.com
If you have noticed sudden alterations within your web browser’s default settings, it is likely that a browser hijacker is up and running on your personal computer. One such application goes by the name of Mywebtopic.com. Just like any other program of this classification it will surely make surfing the web a much more annoying and frustrating task. On top of such invasive functionality, this devious browser hijacker could also prove to be quite dangerous. Malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered that in some instances your operating system could be subjected to suspicious and even malicious web content. To understand how this could happen and why a complete removal of Mywebtopic.com is essential, make sure to read the rest of this report. Below you will also find detailed removal instructions that will help you delete this browser hijacker without encountering any major problems. Read more »
Ghostadmin
Ghostadmin is a dangerous threat first discovered on the 17th of January, 2017. It has been categorized as a backdoor by specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com because it operates as a malicious IRC bot. Since it is a newly-released infection, its infection rate is rather small at the time of writing, but, of course, the situation might quickly change in the near future, especially when Ghostadmin seems to be based on CrimeScene, which affected thousands of computers and caused much harm to computer users 3-4 years ago. Even though Ghostadmin is not very prevalent yet, it has already stolen hundreds of gigabytes of information from two companies, and it is not going to stop soon. Luckily, it is not that hard to detect and eliminate it fully from the system. Its removal should be performed as soon as possible because this threat might be used to steal information and download hundreds of malicious applications on the infected computer. Generally speaking, Ghostadmin is bad news, so letting it stay would be a sin. Read more »
Search.futuremediatabsearch.com
Search.futuremediatabsearch.com might look like a safe and reliable search engine, but research has shown that it is nothing more than a browser hijacker. Our malware researchers advise everyone who was affected by this hijacker to remove it from their web browsers as soon as they can. malware analysts say that its objective is to hijack and replace your browser’s default homepage in an effort to make you use it as a regular search engine. The reason its developers want to do that is to subject you to promotional links that are supplied by shady advertisers. You should not rust this search engine because some of its links might redirect you to unreliable and potentially dangerous websites. You can find out more by reading the information presented below. Read more »
Startsearch.info
Startsearch.info is, technically, is not a malicious application, but it might still cause problems, so experienced specialists do not recommend using it as a default search engine. Actually, in their opinion, users should go to remove this dubious search engine completely when they discover it set on their browsers as a homepage. There are several reasons why specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com cannot call Startsearch.info a trustworthy search tool. All these reasons are listed further in this article, so continue reading this report attentively. The knowledge you get if you read all the paragraphs will help you to make a right decision regarding the presence of Startsearch.info. You are more than welcome to use instructions located below this article to eliminate this questionable search tool from browsers. Of course, it is highly advisable to take action to get rid of it only after reading what specialists have to say about this untrustworthy search tool. Read more »
StartWidget
Do not get fooled by claims stating that StartWidget could prove to be a useful program that will improve your virtual security. While it is advertised as a tool that should enhance your ability to search the web, provide you with links to watch your favorite TV shows online, and allow you to create a to-do list, you should know that in reality this devious program has been classified as a browser hijacker. Thus, it is not surprising that our research team highly advises you to stay away from it at all times. If you happen to already have this dubious application up and running on your PC, do not waste any time and conduct its complete removal right away. It is important to do so since this devious program like any of its counterparts is capable of making undesirable changes within your browser's default settings and so making your online experience an annoying and frustrating one. To delete StartWidget in its entirety, make sure to follow the instructions that we present below. Read more »
Coolsearch.info
You should not trust Coolsearch.info under any circumstances because this search provider is just another browser hijacker that has purposefully concealed all information about itself. What is the first thing we recommend doing when facing new, unfamiliar software or services? If you have read Anti-Spyware-101.com articles before, you know that we always recommend performing thorough research. Most users start their research with the official information, and such information does not exist when we are talking about this particular hijacker. Is that something that you can ignore? Of course it is not. The creator of this threat is clearly trying to hide something. Even if that is not the case, would you trust a service/program that you knew nothing about? Whether or not official information exists, you always should look into third-party reviews as well because they are generally most genuine and revealing. Needless to say, according to this third-party review, you should remove Coolsearch.info. Read more »
Luckypageing123.com
Luckypageing123.com appears to be a recently created clone of LuckySearch123.com, Luckystarting.com, Funnypage123.com, and other browser hijackers developed by an unreliable company known as Elex. Our specialists warn us that just like its previous versions the application might be displaying modified results, which could be injected with potentially harmful pop-ups, banners, sponsored links, and other advertisements from the third-party. Therefore, if you encountered this search engine we would advise you to remove it from the affected browser as soon as possible; to assist you in this task we are placing deletion instructions below the article. Moreover, the application might be distributed with similar suspicious software, so once the hijacker is erased it is advisable to check the system for other possible threats. If you want to save some time, you could use a legitimate antimalware tool right from the start and eliminate Luckypageing123.com along with all other suspicious applications at the same time. Read more »
Blasearch.com
Blasearch.com will appear on your browser when a browser hijacker will enter your system. This domain looks like a decent search engine because browser hijackers often try to convince users they can provide them with reasonable search service. However, these programs are created to generate a financial profit for their developers, and they do not offer actual search service. What’s more, this program could easily expose you to potential security threats, and you should not tolerate that. In fact, there is nothing useful about Blasearch.com, and the sooner you remove this program, the better. You can find the manual removal instructions at the bottom of this description, so save your time and scroll down right now! Read more »