If you ever happen to come across a program that is called Apocalypse Ransomware, you should be aware of its malicious functionality. Just like any other application that fits the ransomware category, the malware in question will encrypt your personal data and then will ask for a ransom. On top of that, it is also capable of locking your user interface, meaning that you will not be able to use your personal computer unless you remove this malicious program. In our report, we provide further information regarding the invasive activities of this ransomware, which will realize why the complete removal of Apocalypse Ransomware is essential. Along with a comprehensive removal guide, we present a few virtual security tips that will help you keep your operating system safe and secure at all times. Read more »
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7h9r Ransomware
7h9r Ransomware is a new threat that might quickly enter your computer if you tend to open spam email attachments, surf the web rather carelessly, and do not even have a trustworthy security tool installed on your computer. This Trojan has been named 7h9r Ransomware not without a reason. Researchers have decided to call it like that because it adds the .7h9r filename extension to those files it encrypts. Yes, you will quickly find out that all your files are locked if this threat manages to find a way to your system. This ransomware infection is not unique in this sense because all other similar threats, e.g. Cerber Ransomware, Centurion_Legion Ransomware, and Payms Ransomware act the same. This is, they encrypt users’ personal files and then demand a ransom. Many users need to access their files, e.g. presentations, theses, documents, pictures, videos, and music files badly, so they decide to transfer money to cyber criminals. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should not hurry to make a payment because there might be a way to decrypt files free of charge. Read more »
Workno.ru
It is important to avoid an application that goes by the name of Workno.ru as it nothing more than yet another browser hijacker known for its annoyance. If you happen to ever come across this intrusive program, make sure not to obtain or install it because it will ruin your overall experience on the web in numerous ways. Even though changes made by it could seem irrelevant at first, you must know that they will make your daily online activates much more annoying and frustrating. On top of such invasive functionality, this browser hijacker could also prove to be a virtual threat as it could be the main reason other potentially malicious programs might be able to enter your personal computer. It goes without saying that such functionality of Workno.ru should not be ignored. Read the rest of our article to find out more about the intrusive features of this hijacker. Also, follow the detailed instructions that we present below to get rid of it. Read more »
Nuesearch.com
What is your opinion about Nuesearch.com? Do you think that it is a beneficial search tool? Or do you believe that it is an unreliable piece of software that deserves immediate elimination? At first, it might look like any other search provider because it has a simple and clean interface, it provides legal information – the lack of which immediately points to malware – and displays generic search options. Web, Images, Videos, and News search options are provided to users at the top of the search provider, but they do not work the way you might expect. Instead of showing you the news or image results you want, these search tools simply redirect you to a third-party search engine, and this is a problem. Reliable search tools represent authentic search results; they do not redirect to third-party search engines, and this is one of the reasons to remove Nuesearch.com from your browsers. Are you interested in other reasons? If you are, continue reading. Read more »
Maniihome.com
It is possible that you notice Maniihome.com in your browsers after you launch them and you do not know how this search page got there. We have bad news for you: Your computer has been infiltrated by a browser hijacker. According to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this malware infection only affects Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. However, even if you prefer to use Internet Explorer or other alternatives, it does not mean you are safe. Your computer may be just as vulnerable with this browser hijacker on board. The reason is that this infection most likely enters your computer with a company of other threats. Since this can pose a serious threat to your operating system, your files, and your privacy, we suggest that you remove Maniihome.com right away and check your system with a reputable malware scanner to find all other possible threat sources as well. If you want to know more about this browser hijacker and the risks you may be facing, please continue reading our report. Read more »
OhMyTabs
OhMyTabs’s developers claim that it offers a wide range of web browsing features, but all of them boil down to displaying unwelcome and intrusive commercial ads. So we recommend that you remove this application at your earliest convenience. In short, this application falls into the category of adware, and we want to stress that apart from showing ads it will not do anything else. Furthermore, we think that you should not trust its ads and refrain from clicking them because there is no way to tell whether the promoted links are safe. Read more »
Centurion_Legion Ransomware
Centurion_Legion Ransomware is a new threat that has been developed to obtain money from users. Specialists say that it is quite prevalent these days, so there is a chance that it will manage to sneak onto hundreds of different computers. If your computer is one of them, you will quickly notice that it is impossible to access the majority of important files. Unlike other ransomware infections that were popular some time ago, Centurion_Legion Ransomware not only encrypts pictures, documents, music, and other personal files, but also touches almost all .exe, .zip, and .lnk files. Fortunately, it leaves files that belong to the Windows OS (system files) unencrypted. This means that you will not need to start your computer in Safe Mode in order to remove Centurion_Legion Ransomware. Of course, we still cannot say that the removal of this computer infection will be easy because this ransomware is far from an ordinary program that has an uninstaller. Read more »
Windows Support. Call TollFree: +1 -855-441-4421
If you find a suspicious and, at the same time, scary blue screen on your desktop claiming that you have to enter your Windows Product Key, a malware infection called Windows Support. Call TollFree: +1 -855-441-4421 may have slithered onto your computer. This fake error message has only one purpose and that is to trick you into paying money for an unnecessary and probably useless technical service or software. According to our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com, this infection is very similar to Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607, which is also a technical support scam. The idea behind such a scam is that you are made feel hopeless and helpless by a fake error message and you will be likely to call the given toll free telephone number, which, by the way, may not be free at all. If you want to be able to use your computer and use it safely, we recommend that you delete Windows Support. Call TollFree: +1 -855-441-4421 ASAP. For the details, please continue reading our article. Read more »
VKAudio
VKAudio is an application that is targeted at those who live in Russia and have the account on Vkontakte (one of the most popular social-networking sites in Russia). It says that it will enable users to “search, add and listen to your favorite music in popup for free, even offline.” In other words, it should allow users to listen to the music stored in the libraries of Vkontakte while browsing other websites. Sadly, the program is not as beneficial as it claims to be. In fact, researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com know it as an ad-supported program (adware). Yes, it will, most probably, show irritating commercial advertisements on users’ screens. They might ruin your browsing session completely and even expose you to potential threats. Thus, it is definitely worth uninstalling this adware from the system. Continue reading to find out how to do that easily and quickly. Read more »
FunTVTab
Our security researchers indicate FunTVTab as a browser hijacker. This implies that the program meddles with your browser settings without your permission. Consequently, this may expose you to dangerous third-party content that could lead to malware infection. Thus, it is clear that to protect your computer and your personal information from malicious exploitation and other illegal activity; you should remove FunTVTab as soon as possible. The removal guide is provided below this article, although you should also pay attention to the malware distribution vectors so that you would be able to avoid similar infections in the future. After all, such programs often travel in waves. Read more »