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Kuaizip

Posted by on July 26, 2016 No comments
Kuaizip

Kuaizip is file compression software that is promoted at kuaizip.com. At first glance, it looks like a beneficial and reliable file archiver, so many users decide to install it on their computers. It is not surprising at all that there are users who download and install this piece of software willingly because it is said that its compression ratio is 30% higher if compared to similar applications, including WinRAR and WinZip. In addition, it is said on its official website that Kuaizip can be used as a virtual drive to mount CD/DVD/HDD images as well. Even though this software seems to be good, we still cannot say that it is a trustworthy application that should be kept installed on the system. In fact, specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have even put it into the category of potentially unwanted programs. There are several reasons why it has been classified as a PUP, and they will be all presented in this article. Also, you will be told how you delete Kuaizip from the system. Read more »

FastCompress-Zip

Posted by on July 26, 2016 No comments
FastCompress-Zip

FastCompress-Zip is advertised as “the best file compression solution.” If you open its official website fastcompress.com, you will quickly notice that this application promises to “create, open and extract Zip, TAR, GZip and 7-Zi” file archives. Also, it is said that the application is very powerful and easy to use, which explains why a number of users download and install it from its official website willingly or decide to keep this potentially unwanted program installed on the system after they detect it. Yes, researchers usually classify FastCompress-Zip as a potentially unwanted program because it has been noticed that it might start acting in an undesirable way. If you have noticed something suspicious about it, you should remove it and then install another file compression application. We suggest getting rid of this program also if it has sneaked onto your computer without permission, i.e. you cannot remember downloading and installing it yourself. Read more »

Stampado Ransomware

Posted by on July 26, 2016 No comments
Stampado Ransomware

Users might encounter numerous of different Stampado Ransomware versions because the malware is currently being sold to cyber criminals. Apparently, whoever purchases it can customize the malicious program according to their needs, although there should be some similarities left among the different variants. So far the infection is not widely spread, and that is the main reason there is not much information about it yet. Still, it could become more popular in the future, so it is crucial to be aware of this possible threat. If your system was infected with Stampado Ransomware, we advise you all the more to read the article and learn about it. Our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com also tested the malware and prepared a removal guide that you can find below the text. Read more »

Search.searchtrmypa.com

Posted by on July 22, 2016 No comments
Search.searchtrmypa.com

Search.searchtrmypa.com looks like a search engine with a fall theme. How do you like those leaves above the search box? It is not clear whether such interface makes the search engine look more reliable, but even if it does, it should not fool you: Search.searchtrmypa.com is a browser hijacker. In other words, it is a potentially harmful intruder that affects your system’s security. If this situation falls out of hand, you might also get infected with malware, and then it would be really hard to restore your system to its previous state. Thus, you need to prevent that from happening by removing Search.searchtrmypa.com today. Read more »

TappyTop

Posted by on July 22, 2016 No comments
TappyTop

TappyTop is a Chromium-based web browser that has the interface similar to that of the most popular browser in the world, Google Chrome. This program was developed by Linkury, Inc., and you might already know that this company is the developer of the infamous Linkury Smart Bar. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com also indicate that the creator of this suspicious web browser stands behind Snap.do software, as well as search.safefinder.com, which is a suspicious search engine. At the moment, this browser is mainly spread across Europe and North America regions, but it could cross-over to other regions as well. The distribution and the activity of this program raise quite a few questions, and we have attempted to answer them in this report. The chances are that you will decide to remove TappyTop after you read this report, but if you are already set on eliminating it, you can move straight to the removal guide below. Read more »

Alpha Ransomware

Posted by on July 22, 2016 No comments
Alpha Ransomware

The researchers say that Alpha Ransomware was created by the same developers who released Cerber Ransomware. This time, they ask users to pay 1.5 Bitcoins for the decryption tool. If you convert this sum to US dollars, it would be approximate $996 at the moment. Since the ransom is rather large and there are no reassurances, we do not recommend you to put up with these demands. Instead, we offer you to get rid of the malware manually. Thus, if you already made the decision, check the deletion instructions available below the article. Also, you can use a reliable security tool to erase Alpha Ransomware. As stated by the infection’s creators, antimalware software cannot recover encrypted data and while it is true it also true that if you had a reliable tool before you probably would not have to read this text. Read more »

Startab.me

Posted by on July 22, 2016 No comments
Startab.me

Startab.me is a suspicious search engine that Anti-spyware-101.com researchers have tested in our internal lab after receiving users’ complaints. Although this search tool is not classified as a browser hijacker, it can modify the settings on your Google Chrome browser. According to our research, this search tool is spread along with the New Tab extension that is available from the Chrome web store (download link: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/startabme-new-tab/jdnmgbpipbnpfcjhadobcmcoglepbofd). There is not much information on this suspicious search tool, which is a red flag. The app is not supported by reviews, links to legal statements, screenshots, or promotional information. On top of that, there is only one rating. Regardless, the app, at the moment, has over 1330 users, which is a lot for a program that does not seem to offer beneficial services. Are you thinking about removing Startab.me from your Google Chrome browser? If you do not think this is necessary, continue reading, and then make your final decision. Read more »

Payfornature Ransomware

Posted by on July 21, 2016 No comments
Payfornature Ransomware

Payfornature Ransomware might be a new variant of a similar infection called JohnyCryptor or other applications that add “@india.com” extensions on encrypted data. Our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com warn users that the malicious application is dangerous since it can lock not only your personal data but also program files. It is important to mention that the malware should be removed as soon as possible because if you place new files on the computer they could also be encrypted once you restart the system. Therefore, you might be unable to use the computer normally until you erase the threat. To help you with the deletion part we are adding a removal guide below that will show you how to eliminate the malicious program manually. Read more »

ContentPush

Posted by on July 20, 2016 No comments
ContentPush

It is possible that you notice the rather distracting windows generated by ContentPush filled with news and other articles on your desktop after installing a free software bundle. Most likely you do not even recall letting this application onto your system. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have categorized this infection as a potentially unwanted program, or, in short, a PUP. Although most computers may have at least one such program on board, it does not mean it is a good idea to keep them there. Just because a PUP does not mean direct danger to your system, you could be still exposed indirectly to potentially risky third-party content. If you do not want to be annoyed by useless articles and advertisements that might also lead you to questionable sites when clicked on, you should not hesitate to remove ContentPush from your system. Read more »

Wildfire Ransomware

Posted by on July 20, 2016 No comments
Wildfire Ransomware

The malicious Wildfire Ransomware is a threat that might lurk in your spam emails. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com ransomware researchers, this infection might be spread using a macro-embedded .docx file attached to a spam email. Unfortunately, the contents of this email might be misleading, and you could be tricked into opening the file without realizing the danger. The seemingly harmless document file can be used to download or create a malicious executable (e.g., ms.exe) that you are likely to find in the %HOMEDRIVE%\ProgramData\Memsys directory. This file runs automatically, and this is how the ransomware is launched. The malicious ransomware is dropped to the %APPDATA% directory in a folder that has 10 random characters for its name. In this folder, you are also likely to find the main executable file, a PNG file, and an XML file that is likely to be used for the collection of data. Needless to say, these are the files you need to delete to have Wildfire Ransomware removed, but the process is not as straightforward as you might think. Read more »