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Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607

Posted by on June 8, 2016 No comments
Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607

Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607 is a fake warning that many users see on their screens. It is very likely that it appears to them when they open some kind of website because they have malicious software installed on their computers; however, the Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607 pop-up might also appear on the screen if the hosts file has been modified on your computer, you have entered an untrustworthy website, or you have played an online video available on an untrustworthy webpage. If you see this fake pop-up because you have opened a bad website or played an online video, you will not see the message again; however, there is no doubt that malware is installed on your computer if you notice the presence of the Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607 alert several times a day, especially when you are about to visit some kind of website. It means that you need to find the malware that it responsible for the presence of these pop-ups and erase it. Unfortunately, it is harder to do that than it looks but we are sure that you will manage to get rid of all the existing threats yourself after reading the report. Read more »

Juicylemon Ransomware

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments
Juicylemon Ransomware

The name JuicyLemon Ransomware derives from an email address associated with this infection. Once it enters the system, it encrypts photos, documents, and other personal files that are of great value to users. If the encryption is executed successfully, a TXT file is created on the Desktop. This file has a random name (e.g., I0ZD0N3NPVY3LAPJT.txt), and it is created to introduce you to support@juicylemon.biz. The file also includes an additional email address (provectus@protonmail.com) and an address to enable Bitmessage communication. You are expected to connect to the creator of the ransomware via these email addresses or Bitmessage to receive further instructions. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that contacting cyber criminals is risky, and you should do so only if you want to pay the ransom, which, of course, it not something we recommend. What we recommend is deleting JuicyLemon Ransomware, and you can learn more about this via our report. Read more »

Bugfixxer Ads

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments

As the name implies, Bugfixxer Ads is a program dedicated to displaying commercial advertisements. Therefore, we suggest that you remove it because it will continuously nag you with its annoying promotions. Furthermore, the websites it promotes can hardly be called reliable. We have no doubt that this program can advertise malicious content that can compromise your PC’s security. So we advise that you play it safe and get rid of it as soon as you can. However, it has one more serious problem, which is that you cannot uninstall it using Control Panel. This indicates that this application is unreliable, and we want to provide you with more information about it to make this abundantly clear. Read more »

Cryp1 Ransomware

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments

We are sure that you will immediately understand that Cryp1 Ransomware has entered your system if this really happens. First of all, you will notice that all your personal files contain the new filename extension .crypt1. Secondly, your Desktop will be covered by a screen-sized message in the black background, and you will not be able to remove it. Cryp1 Ransomware is a new version of the CryptXXX Ransomware, which used to add the .crypt extension to files, so it is not surprising why they both act in a similar manner. Even though both Cryp1 Ransomware and CryptXXX Ransomware are very similar computer infections, there is something unique about Cryp1 Ransomware. We are going to focus on the way it acts in this report. Also, you will find important information regarding the deletion of the threat here too. Read more »

Uncheckit

Posted by on June 7, 2016 No comments
Uncheckit

Wouldn’t it be great if you could download software without having to worry about any hidden boxes enabling the installation of additional apps? Uncheckit promises to uncheck all hidden boxes; however, it simply cannot live up to its promises. This potentially unwanted program, according to our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, is worthless, and the worst part is that it can also be malicious and dangerous. After testing this PUP in our internal lab, we are convinced that it cannot be trusted, and we have prepared this report to warn you about the dangers you might encounter if you keep this program running. Read the report carefully, and if any questions pertaining to the removal of Uncheckit or the PUP itself still worry you, use the comments section below to initiate a discussion. If you have any pressing issues, we will try to help you as soon as possible. Read more »

Gamevance Ads

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
Gamevance Ads

Gamevance Ads can show up on the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browsers. The ads are displayed through the Gamevance software that our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com categorized as an adware application. It seems that the program might also gather non-personally-identifiable information, which is needed to show you targeted ads. The worst part is that these ads might redirect you to third-party web pages and they could be harmful to your computer or advertise unreliable content. Naturally, you should try to stay away from the third-party content, and the best way to do that is to remove the adware. However, we advise you to learn more about the software before you delete it. Especially, if you are not sure how the application managed to settle in your system. As for the removal instructions, they will be placed below the article. Read more »

TrumpKard

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
TrumpKard

TrumpKard tries to sell itself as a useful Google Chrome browser extension that can block unwanted advertisements and web content, but, unfortunately, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this application has shown questionable traits. In fact, this extension has been categorized as a PUP, a potentially unwanted program for a reason; or more precisely, for a couple of reasons. Although this PUP claims to block ads and other unwanted content, it may well start showing you its own third-party ads. It is possible that this function is not yet working, but it is clearly a future plan to make it work. This way, you may be exposed to unreliable third-party content. No, we are not saying that this is a dangerous application, but you should be aware of the possible risks if you have this application on your system. We think that it is best to remove TrumpKard if you want to keep your system clean and secure. Please continue reading our article if you would like to find out more. Read more »

Hohosearch

Posted by on June 6, 2016 No comments
Hohosearch

Hohosearch is a prevalent browser hijacker that hijacks the user’s profile on Mozilla Firefox to be able to change the settings. Also, it usually sets itself on Google Chrome browsers without permission. In most cases, Hohosearch (hohosearch.com) replaces the default homepage, which means that you will see it each time you open your Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. It is impossible to have two homepages, as you know, so you will need to remove Hohosearch first before you set another preferred homepage. It is advisable to do that for the sake of the system’s safety too because browser hijackers not only replace homepages without permission, but might also expose computer users to potential threats. As this threat is not a regular program that can be erased through Control Panel, we suggest reading the article for more information on its deletion. Read more »

eTogether

Posted by on June 3, 2016 No comments
eTogether

eTogether website offers browser extensions that fall under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). At the moment, they are compatible only with Google Chrome. Both applications can modify your browser settings, gather information related to you and serve you ads that promote the software's third-party partners' products, services, web pages, etc. The good news is that these extensions can be removed from your browser without much trouble. In fact, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com made the removal instructions that you can find below the article. However, if you want to learn more about these applications, you should continue reading the article. Perhaps, the presented research material will help you avoid similar PUPs in the future. Read more »

UpAurora Browser

Posted by on June 2, 2016 No comments
UpAurora Browser

UpAurora Browser is promoted as a fast and light tool for surfing the Internet. Despite its pleasant appearance, the application cannot be trusted. Those who installed the browser should know that it falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUP). Apparently, the application has a few undesirable qualities. For instance, it can show you modified search results that could have additional third-party offers. Also, the application’s End User License Agreement states that the software might be insecure, which means that it could put your computer at risk. It seems to us that there are safer browsers for you to use and the application does not appear to be worth taking any risks. If you think alike, you should have no second thoughts about the PUP’s removal. You can get rid of the browser quite easily, just slide below and take a look at the provided instructions. Read more »