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Meldonii@india.com Ransomware

Meldonii@india.com Ransomware

If your Windows operating system is vulnerable, Meldonii@india.com Ransomware might slither in very quickly. There are several different versions of this malicious threat floating around, and its distribution could be just as varied. Researchers working in the Anti-Spyware-101.com lab warn that this threat could easily hide within spam emails. The malicious installer could be represented to you as a document or image attachment, and the threat can be executed just by opening this attachment. Other methods of distribution could be used as well, so you have to be vigilant. Of course, if reliable security software is not employed to guard you, the ransomware could slither in without your notice. Once it does, it can corrupt all of your personal files. Obviously, this infection is most dangerous to those users who do not back up their files (e.g., in external drives), and, unfortunately, many users are still careless when it comes to the protection of their personal data. When the attack is performed, even removing Meldonii@india.com Ransomware will not help you get your files back. Read more »

Alma Locker Ransomware

Alma Locker Ransomware

Alma Locker Ransomware is a dangerous ransomware program that will encrypt your files. The goal of each ransomware application out there is to earn money for its developers and owners. What we mean is that sometimes ransomware programs are available for sale: People actually buy these programs to infect innocent users and make some cash in such a nasty way. However, it does not mean you have to tolerate it. The sooner you remove Alma Locker Ransomware from your system, the better. You should not become yet another victim of these cyber criminals. Please scroll down to the bottom of this article for the manual removal instructions, and when you are done, safeguard your PC from similar harm. Read more »

Czech Ransomware

Czech Ransomware

Czech Ransomware is a new computer infection developed by cyber criminals to receive money from computer users. As the name of this ransomware suggests, it is targeted at those users who live in the Czech Republic; however, theoretically, it might slither onto your computer wherever you live. Do not worry; it will become immediately clear for you that a ransomware infection has sneaked onto the computer because a black screen with the text will cover your Desktop, meaning that you will no longer be able to access your Desktop. We understand how it is important for you to reach your programs and files, so we suggest getting rid of Czech Ransomware as soon as possible. It will not be very easy to eliminate it because this screen-locking window cannot be removed, and you will have to enter the Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking). Let us help you do that – read this article attentively from beginning to end and then use our manual removal guide. Read more »

HDWallpaper

HDWallpaper

HDWallpaper is an application that provides you with a variety of free wallpaper options. However, we are not convinced that it is entirely legitimate, and you should consider removing it because it is configured to collect information about you that might be shared with third-party advertisers. So this program can share the collected information with third-parties and makes money off it. Therefore, we have classified HDWallpaper as a potentially unwanted program (PUP.) We do not regard it as malicious, but its origins and features make it rather unreliable. Read more »

Fake Norton Security Scan Tech Support Scam

If you see a Norton Security Scan message on your screen, but you do not have Norton Security on your computer, it is very likely that you have been infected by a malicious program that displays fake security notifications. Fake Norton Security Scan Tech Support Scam was first reported in July this year, and this annoying program still terrorizes users around the globe. The best way to get rid of this infection would be investing in a licensed antispyware tool. It is very likely that this message is displayed by a Trojan, and it is not recommended to attempt removing a Trojan on your own if you are not an experienced computer user. Read more »

Search.emailfaster.co

Search.emailfaster.co

Our security experts say Search.emailfaster.co is a browser hijacker, and as such, it can expose you to severe computer security threats if you do not take this danger seriously. The problem with browser hijacker is that they often look like a genuine search engine, and sometimes users cannot tell whether the domain set as their default homepage is reliable or not. We can assure you; however, that Search.emailfaster.co is not your new best friend. You have to remove this program from your computer along with everything associated with it because there might be a lot more unwanted programs on-board than you think. Read more »

Asearch.online

Asearch.online

Asearch.online is a troublesome browser hijacker that might not only replace your default homepage but also redirect you to fake technical support web pages. Such sites might warn users about computer problems that do not exist and suggest them to contact technical support with +1-(888)941-3234 telephone number. If you noticed such notifications, you should know that this is only a scam. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com are almost one hundred percent sure that such pop-ups show up because of Asearch.online. To make matters worse, the search engine could also display potentially harmful content that may belong to its third-party partners. Therefore, we would advise you not to take any chances with the browser hijacker and remove it immediately. Just, slide below the text and you will find manual instructions that will guide you through the process. Read more »

Cheetasearch.com

Cheetasearch.com

Cheetasearch.com – also known as search.cheetasearch.com – is a browser hijacker that can take over your browsers. According to the research conducted by Anti-Spyware-101.com analysts, this hijacker is most likely to be linked to an extension that has not been developed yet. Even at the bottom of the hijacker’s home page, you can see a tag that says “extension, powered by Imali Media,” and this is why we assume that this hijacker has not been fully developed yet. The bad news is that we cannot tell you which browser extension will be used to introduce users to this hijacker. Luckily, we have analyzed quite a few hijackers from the Imali Media family, and we can give you a quick rundown on how this software works and why trusting it is a bad idea. Overall, we recommend removing Cheetasearch.com from your browsers as soon as possible, and you can learn all about this process using the report. Read more »

Korean Ransomware

Korean Ransomware

Malware researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have tested a new ransomware called Korean Ransomware and say that you have to remove it before it becomes fully operational. At the time of this article, it did not encrypt any files, probably because it was still in development. Nevertheless, there are many things to discuss this ransomware. Once this ransomware is fully operational and if it infects your computer, then it will encrypt some of your files and demand that you pay a ransom for the decryption key. In short, the people behind it want to extort money from you, and there is no way of telling whether they will send you the promised decryption key. Read more »

Okean-1955@india.com Ransomware

Okean-1955@india.com Ransomware

Okean-1955@india.com Ransomware is a rather troublesome malicious application that might encipher not only user’s personal data but also third-party software on the computer. It appears to be that the malware uses a strong encryption algorithm know as RSA-2048. According to the note left by the cyber criminals, users can decrypt their data if they contact them in 24 hours. As you realize, the decryption tools might be pricey, and there are no guarantees you will get them after paying the ransom. Thus, you may want to remember if you made any copies of the data that got encrypted. Firstly, we would advise you to clean the system and delete any malicious data of Okean-1955@india.com Ransomware that could be left on the computer. You could either install a legitimate security tool or use the manual removal instructions placed below the text. Read more »