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Related Program

Posted by on June 28, 2016 No comments
Related Program

If you want to know what Related Program is, then you have come to the right website because our malware researchers have found that it is a simple adware-type application. We suggest removing it because it adds nothing to the user experience and our tests have shown that it is set to display many third-party advertisements that come from unknown and probably illegitimate sources. So there is a good chance that this adware will be configured to promote illicit software and websites. This simple application may cause you inconvenience because advertisements obstruct the browsing experience and might even get your PC infected with more malicious software. To find out more about this program we recommend reading this whole article. Read more »

error_local_user

Posted by on June 27, 2016 No comments
error_local_user

It is important to be aware of an intrusive application that goes by the name of error_local_user. If you ever happen to encounter it keep in mind that it exhibits no valuable features whatsoever. It is important to note that you could come across various claims stating that this suspicious application could actually be useful. Such advertising techniques are often employed by developers of dubious applications to trick unsuspecting users into obtaining an application without realizing how it fully functions. It is important to highlight the fact that error_local_user will limit your ability to use your PC as well as it could turn out to be the primary reason your computer could get infected with other dubious programs. It goes without saying that such functionality of this invasive program is the major reason our researchers highly advise you to remove it as soon as it is found up and running on your operating system. Below we present a detailed removal guide that you should use to terminate error_local_user in the easiest way possible. Read more »

Fake warning (800)-794-3298

Posted by on June 27, 2016 No comments
Fake warning (800)-794-3298

When you find Fake warning (800)-794-3298 on your screen, it can mean one thing: Your computer has been penetrated by malware. There are a couple of infections that can generate this fake alert for you. Of course, this warning can be quite deceiving for inexperienced computer users who may take it seriously and would rush to dial the provided telephone number. Unfortunately, if you do so, you may lose a few hundred dollars; not only because the call could be long and expensive, but the supposed technician you will be speaking to may try to sell you some unnecessary services and products to solve non-existing issues. It would be a big mistake to call these schemers. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com advise you to remove Fake warning (800)-794-3298 the moment you notice it on your screen. Please read our full report to understand the potential risks the presence of this fake alert may hold for you and your system. Read more »

CryptoRoger Ransomware

Posted by on June 23, 2016 No comments
CryptoRoger Ransomware

A new ransomware infection CryptoRoger Ransomware was detected on the 21st of June by security specialists. It does not differ much from other existing ransomware infections much because it also encrypts files once it enters the system with the AES-256 algorithm and then demands a ransom. There is also one unique fact about this infection. It has been found that it does not copy itself to different locations after the user opens the malicious file. Instead, it starts encrypting files from its point of execution (POE). Unfortunately, CryptoRoger Ransomware will encrypt all the personal files it finds stored on the computer; however, it will not touch system files because it does not have an intention of ruining your computer. Even though your files will not be unlocked if you delete the ransomware infection from your PC, you still need to do that as soon as possible because new files, e.g. a Microsoft Word document you create might also be in danger. On top of that, research carried out by the specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com has revealed that this computer infection will connect to the Internet without permission every day unless you delete it fully. Read more »

Sweep Clean PC Pro and 1-888-243-3533 Support

Posted by on June 22, 2016 No comments
Sweep Clean PC Pro and 1-888-243-3533 Support

Sweep Clean PC Pro and 1-888-243-3533 Support is an invasive program that should never be active on your operating system. If you ever happen to come across this devious piece of software, make sure not to install or even download it. It is critical to note that you might come across various claims stating that this program could come in handy. While such statements might make you think that this dubious tool could actually be useful, you should be aware of the fact that usually they are employed by the developers of the program to trick naive Internet users into acquiring it without understanding how it works. In reality Sweep Clean PC Pro and 1-888-243-3533 Support does not exhibit any valuable features; in fact, it will only make using your PC a bothersome task, to put it mildly. If you wish to maintain a fully secure and fully functioning system at all times, make sure to delete this invasive application by following the removal guide that we present below. Read more »

Navsmart.info

Posted by on June 22, 2016 No comments
Navsmart.info

We would like to warn you about a new browser hijacker called Navsmart.info. This particular hijacker is designed to modify the browser Target line to prevent you from removing it, but our malware analysts know how to deal with this issue, and you can check out the instructions on how to safely get rid of it at the bottom of this article. Note that it hijacks the target line to prevent you from modifying the homepage address that it changes to force you to use it as your search engine. In addition to that, its main page contains ads, and its search results may feature additional promotional links of unreliable nature. Read more »

AttirerPage

Posted by on June 21, 2016 No comments

Third-party advertising based on the pay-per-click system is one of today’s best online money making businesses that AttirerPage also tries to get a slice of. This infection may emerge in your browsers without your noticing it. Our malware researchers have labeled it as a browser hijacker due to its behavior and capability to change your browser settings either with or without your permission. This hijacker sets a potentially unreliable search page as your home page, new tab page, and default search engine depending on the version you may be infected with or the browser you use. Many users may not consider a browser hijacker as a serious threat and they may not even realize that their browsers have changed in any way. However, being exposed to this questionable search page can put your system at risk. That is why we suggest that you remove AttirerPage as soon as possible if you want to use a safe PC. But let us tell you more about this browser hijacker so that you know how to prevent similar infections from entering your machine. Read more »

Crypt38 Ransomware

Posted by on June 20, 2016 No comments
Crypt38 Ransomware

Ransomware infections are serious threats that enter systems without permission and then immediately start performing activities on the infected computer. Crypt38 Ransomware is a newly released infection that is targeted at people living in Russia. We believe so because it shows the ransom note which is written in Russian after it encrypts files. Yes, you have understood correctly, Crypt38 Ransomware is going to lock files you have on your computer like similar ransomware infections prevalent on the web these days. To be honest, it has been developed to extort money from computer users, so it is definitely not going to act somehow differently. As we have already mentioned, Crypt38 Ransomware is targeted at those living in Russia; however, other people might allow it to enter their systems as well, especially if their computers are not fully protected from harm, i.e. users do not have security software installed. Read more »

Youndoo

Posted by on June 20, 2016 No comments
Youndoo

You may find a questionable search page called Youndoo in your browsers when a browser hijacker sneaks onto your operating system. This hijacker can make arbitrary modifications in your browser settings to make sure that you become exposed to Youndoo.com. This search page can show you potentially unreliable and harmful web content. While many users do not consider browser hijackers as a threat, you should know that they can be a source of security risks if you are not careful. Keeping this hijacker in your browsers could cause severe damage indirectly with time that includes slower Internet connection and PC performance as well as losing sensitive personal information. But when this malware infection emerges on your PC, you can be quite sure that there are other threats as well. We advise you to delete Youndoo as soon as possible. If you want to use a totally safe computer, you should not stop at this point. Unless you clean all the infections and potentially risky applications from your system, it will never be fully secure for you to use your PC. Read more »

Dedcryptor Ransomware

Posted by on June 20, 2016 No comments
Dedcryptor Ransomware

Dedcryptor Ransomware is a new computer infection that is based on EDA2, which is known to be the open-source ransomware code. Dedcryptor Ransomware acts exactly like other ransomware infections, i.e. it sneaks onto the computer without permission and then locks all the files it manages to find. It does that because it seeks a ransom. You should not transfer your money to cyber criminals that hide behind Dedcryptor Ransomware even though it might seem that it is the only and the quickest way to unlock files. You will find out why we think so if you read the report. Of course, you should carefully read it not only because of that. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com will also tell you how to remove the ransomware infection from the system and whether it is really necessary to do that in the article. Read more »