It is quite easy to recognize untrustworthy search engines because they are tools which are set without a user’s consent. Since Search.searchleasier.com tends to change the settings of users’ browsers too so that it could appear as a homepage and default search engine, it falls into the category of these unreliable search providers as well. In fact, specialists have classified it as a browser hijacker because of the fact that it is capable of sneaking onto computers and then changing browsers’ settings without permission. If you have discovered a dubious search tool Search.searchleasier.com set on your browsers too, it means that you have become a victim of this browser hijacker as well. Do not use Search.searchleasier.com as your default search engine because this might result in a number of problems. We can assure you that this untrustworthy search tool will not start downloading bad applications on your PC or performing other activities borrowed from malicious applications itself; however, as has been found, it might still expose users to potential threats by providing them with the commercial content. Find more detailed information about Search.searchleasier.com in this article and decide whether or not it is worth keeping this search tool set on browsers. Read more »
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Firecrypt Ransomware
Once Firecrypt Ransomware infects the computer, it locates all your personal files and enciphers them with a secure cryptosystem. All data marked by the .firecrypt extension become unusable unless you have a decryption key to decipher it. Unfortunately, the only ones who could have this key are the cyber criminals behind the malicious application. In their message, they ask you to pay quite a huge amount of money and promise decryption tools in return. Needless to say, there are no guarantees the malware’s developers can or will be willing to deliver such tools. Therefore, dealing with them is risky and not advisable. Instead, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend erasing Firecrypt Ransomware with the instructions placed below. To make sure the computer is secure users should also scan the system with reliable antimalware software. Then you could try to recover encrypted data if you have any copies of it elsewhere, e.g. removable media devices. Read more »
Newcityinworld.ru
If you think that Newcityinworld.ru can provide you with a reliable search engine, you have to think again. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers recognize it as a browser hijacker that does not deserve any of your trust. Have you noticed that legal information regarding this search tool is not shared? If you tend to skip on reviewing privacy policies, license agreements, and other legal statements alike, you might not notice this, and that is unfortunate. Software that is not supported by legal information is deemed untrustworthy because it is too unpredictable. For example, if legal information is not provided to you, how can you be sure that the tracking cookies the hijacker uses are reliable or that the third-party advertisers it works with have only good intentions? Due to the unknown, we advise deleting Newcityinworld.ru immediately. The research we have conducted might help you better understand the infection and its removal, and all you have to do is continue reading. Read more »
2netvl.ru
2netvl.ru is usually classified as a browser hijacker even though it has an appearance of an ordinary news website. According to specialists, it belongs to this category because it is set on users’ browsers without their permission. Also, apart from changing a homepage on Google Chrome, it seems that it is capable of performing other activities too. Users report that their browsers are opened automatically every 5-10 minutes with the URL http://2netvl.ru/obsorvia at the top. Then, the redirection to another suspicious domain, e.g. containing surveys and asking to complete them immediately happens. The domain promoted might change, but it is not very likely that this browser hijacker will ever stop opening windows of your browser automatically. Also, 2netvl.ru will definitely not leave your Google Chrome browser itself unless you go to delete it. Keeping such suspicious websites set on browsers might result in serious security-related problems because websites promoted by browser hijackers are, usually, completely untrustworthy. Sadly, the same can be said about 2netvl.ru. Read more »
MafiaWare Ransomware
Although from its name it might seem that MafiaWare Ransomware has something to do with notorious mafia clans, this ransomware infection was actually created by despicable hackers who want to make easy money. They will try to bully you into spending $155USD on a decryption key that may not even work, and quite a few innocent users may fall for this scam. However, you should not pay a single cent to these criminals. Remove MafiaWare Ransomware from your system, and then look for ways to restore your files. Please remember that doing as told is not an option when the one bossing you around is a cyber-criminal. Read more »
Alphabet Ransomware
The ransom note displayed by Alphabet Ransomware might say you must purchase a decryption key to unlock your data, but as the malware is probably still in the development stage, you may not have even to consider making the payment. Apparently, the malicious program’s current version is not yet programmed to encrypt user’s files, although it might lock your screen and display a warning claiming the files were encrypted with the strongest encryption algorithms. If this threat managed to settle on your computer, we would advise you to unlock the screen and erase Alphabet Ransomware with no hesitation. Users who do not know how to eliminate the threat should have a look at the instructions available below the article. However, if removing the infection manually looks too complicated, it might be better to use a trustworthy antimalware tool. Read more »
Proposalcrypt Ransomware
Proposalcrypt Ransomware is a computer infection that targets a number of files with the intention to make users pay a ransom fee. The program will deny access to most of the commonly-used files because it will have them encrypted, but that should not push you into spending your money on this infection.
In this description, you will find out more about the program and how it spreads around. What’s more, it should be possible to decrypt your files without paying the ransom because the infection does not seem to be fully developed yet. Either way, you should do everything you can to remove Proposalcrypt Ransomware from your computer. Read more »
Excellentsearch.org
Your virtual security might be at risk if you decide to use Excellentsearch.org. You might be introduced to this unfamiliar and unpopular search tool when you launch an installer promoting multiple different programs. Software bundles are becoming more and more popular, and, unfortunately, malware distributors use them to spread malicious threats and useless but profitable programs as well. Note that malware can be hidden or it can be introduced to you using misleading disguises. Whether or not the hijacker we are discussing in this article was introduced to you in a misleading manner depends on the installer that was used for its distribution. Of course, it is very important to address the distribution of the hijacker because you might be dealing with other dangerous threats that require removal as well. You can acquire a free malware scanner by clicking the link below to have your operating system inspected and all potential threats uncovered. Hopefully, you only need to delete Excellentsearch.org, but if other threats are found, do not postpone their elimination. Read more »
Desktop Weather Channel
Desktop Weather Channel is an application, as its name shows, for checking the weather forecast. It has been created in order to enable users to find out the weather forecast in their local areas without searching the web. In other words, they do not need to open any websites when they can get this info with the click of a button. Once Desktop Weather Channel is installed on the computer, it places a button opening a window with a weather forecast next to the URL bar on Google Chrome. It seems that only a version for this browser exists, so this application should not affect your other browsers installed on the computer. Desktop Weather Channel does look like a beneficial application because it promises to provide 5-day weather forecast for free; however, it definitely cannot be called perfect. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have found two disturbing facts about this application and, as a consequence, have classified it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Programs that fall into this category are, surely, not as dangerous as malicious applications, but they might perform undesirable activities too. Read this article and decide yourself whether it is worth giving Desktop Weather Channel a chance or not. Read more »
Search.searchwwf.com
Search.searchwwf.com is one of the many browser hijackers out there that will infiltrate your system and will modify your browser’s settings without your permission. Although this program is not that worst computer security threat you may encounter on the Internet, it is still a considerable security issue one should not ignore. Thus, if you can about your computer’s safety, you will see to it that Search.searchwwf.com disappears from your system as soon as possible. While you are at it, please get rid of other potential threats, too. You have to understand that potentially unwanted programs seldom travel alone, so you need to delete them all. Read more »