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Aqualious.com

Aqualious.com

Aqualious.com is a search engine that claims to be able to increase your “web searching efficiency by 200%.” If you decide to keep it, you will quickly understand that its promises are lies. Yes, it is not likely at all that you will surf the web more effectively with the help of Aqualious.com; however, we are sure that you might experience problems related to your computer’s safety if you use this search engine that will be set on all the browsers. We are sure that you do not wish to cause harm to your computer, so we want to suggest that you delete Aqualious.com from browsers right now and then set a more trustworthy tool instead. Unfortunately, Aqualious.com will, most probably, affect all the browsers it finds installed on the computer; however, we are sure that you will remove it with our help. Read more »

SATANA Ransomware

SATANA Ransomware

SATANA Ransomware is a new computer infection that threatens to lock personal files. It is quite prevalent on the web these days, and it has been noticed that it shares similarities with such popular infections as Mischa Ransomware and Petya Ransomware. First of all, it locks files it finds stored on the computer with an intention of stealing money from computer users. Secondly, it modifies the MBR (Master Boot Record) in order to make it impossible for the Windows OS to load up. The only thing that users will see is the message covering the entire screen. It will say that the user has become the victim of SATANA Ransomware to explain why all the files are locked. In addition, a user will be offered to buy the decryption tool to unlock files. To be honest, the decryptor will be of no use here because this ransomware will not fix the Master Boot Record for you. In other words, you will not be able to unlock and access your files even if you transfer the required sum, so you should not waste your money. Instead, you should hurry to remove SATANA Ransomware from your computer to fix your Windows OS and thus use the computer normally again. Read more »

Search.funtabsafesearch.com

Search.funtabsafesearch.com

If you are looking for a safer way to surf the web, you can forget about Search.funtabsafesearch.com and the related browser extension. This questionable search engine can be found in your Google Chrome browser if a browser hijacker finds its way to your computer. According to our malware researchers, you need to be very careful with this innocent-looking tool because it may introduce you to potentially harmful content either through its promoted third-party webpages or through its search engine. If you want to use a secure computer, it is essential that you delete Search.funtabsafesearch.com. However, it is quite likely that this is not the only threat you are facing since its presence may also indicate other malware infections on board. Please read our full article to learn more about the potential risks and the solutions regarding this browser hijacker. Read more »

Exlee.com

Exlee.com

Do not mistake Exlee.com for a legitimate and reliable search provider. It could hijack your browsers without your permission and initiate intrusive activity silently. Sure, it does work as a search tool you might expect it to be, but it is not trustworthy, and we explain why it is so via this report. Our expert malware researchers at the Anti-Spyware-101.com internal labs have conducted a research that has revealed this suspicious search tool to be a browser hijacker. Were your browsers corrupted/modified without your permission? If they were, you need no other reason to delete Exlee.com from your web browsers. Unfortunately, there are reasons to eliminate this threat, and those who have replaced their search tools with this hijacker themselves might struggle to recognize this. Please continue reading, and it will become obvious why you need to erase this strange search provider. Read more »

Yoursearchweb.com

Yoursearchweb.com

Yoursearchweb.com is a new browser hijacker that has replaced such well-known browser hijackers as iminentsearch.com, dozensearch.com, and search.dealwifi.com that belong to the ELEX family of threats. It will become immediately clear that some kind of infection has sneaked onto your computer because you will quickly notice that the settings of your Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers have been changed without your permission. To be more specific, a browser hijacker promoting Yoursearchweb.com will change your homepage, default search engine, and will even modify your New Tab address. You could only restore these changes if you fully remove Yoursearchweb.com browser hijacker from your system. You should not expect that it will be very easy to eliminate this threat because you will not find its entry in Control Panel, and it cannot be erased like an ordinary piece of software. Read more »

Amisites.com

Amisites.com

We want to inform you that Amisites.com is, in fact, a malicious search engine that falls into the category of browser hijackers, so it would be for the best if you removed it. Its developers employ dishonest and illicit distribution methods to get as many computers infected with it as possible. The reason for doing so is making as much money as possible because this hijacker not only modifies your web browser’s settings but also promotes third-party content from its search results. We want to make you aware that the promoted content comes from unknown sources, and thus, can hardly be trusted. So, without further ado, let us jump into how this hijacker is distributed. Read more »

Myinfosearch.biz

Myinfosearch.biz

A browser hijacker called Myinfosearch.biz might seem harmless, but, in the hands of the wrong people, it could be a dangerous weapon. Although it looks like a regular search tool, it is not transparent, and most people do not even realize the risks they might be taking by trusting it. Even ignoring this hijacker is not a good option because it can silently perform intrusive activity even when you are not using it. Needless to say, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend removing Myinfosearch.biz from your browsers without further delay, and this report explains all the reasons why this is necessary. If you are ready to delete this hijacker from your browsers, you can scroll down to find a full guide. If you think that you need more information before you can proceed – which is a smart move – you should continue reading. If you have any questions after reading this report, or you want to leave feedback, use the comments section below. Read more »

Search.searchtnr.com

Search.searchtnr.com

Search.searchtnr.com is not a search engine that our researchers would advise you to use. It falls under the classification of browser hijackers since it can change user’s browser preferences. Unlike some other hijackers, it alters only the homepage, but it should not change default search engine or new tab page. Nevertheless, it does not mean that the application is any less potentially harmful than other similar ones. Accordingly, we advise users to remove it from their browsers as soon as possible. Read more »

Web Timer

Web Timer

Web Timer is a new adware-type browser extension whose objective is to make money for its developers by displaying advertisements on your PC’s screen in various forms. We recommend that you remove it from your computer as soon as you can because the content of the ads may not be safe. Suspicious applications might find their way on your machine as a result. Read more »

Search.searcheeh.com

Search.searcheeh.com

Finding Search.searcheeh.com as your home page, new tab page, or default search engine in your browsers could mean that your computer has been penetrated by a potentially harmful browser hijacker. It is also possible that this hijacker installs itself silently without your knowledge, i.e., breaching your privacy. You may think that it is fine to have a different search page for a change but you should know that this browser hijacker may be unreliable and present to you unsafe third-party content. That is why it is important that you remove Search.searcheeh.com as soon as you find it in your browsers. Failing to do so could result in more malware infections on your system or even worse; you may get scammed by cyber criminals through malicious websites. Please read on to find out more about this threat so that you know how to handle this attack. Read more »