.XTBL ransomware is the newest manifestation of malware that adds the .xtbl file extension when they encrypt files. Removing this and other ransomware in this family is a must to restore your computer’s security because it will render your valuable files useless. This ransomware’s purpose is to extort money from you, so you should not give in and fall into this trap. In this short article, we will overview how this ransomware is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it. Read more »
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System Care
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on June 1, 2016
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System Care is a PC optimization tool promoted on two websites: uspcworks.com and globalpcworks.com. It is known that it might also enter systems with the help of additional free applications available for download on file-sharing websites. It does not matter whether you have downloaded and installed this program consciously or it has sneaked onto your computer without permission because this does not change the fact that System Care is a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Potentially unwanted programs are applications that look good and promise to act beneficially but still have the potential of causing harm to the user’s computer or simply acting in an undesirable way. In most cases, users do not even know that. We are sure that you do not know much about the risks associated with keeping System Care installed either. Therefore, we are going to tell you more about System Care and how it acts in this report. Read more »
Search.bestmediatabsearch.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on June 1, 2016
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Search.bestmediatabsearch.com is a browser hijacker that will enter your computer when you expect it the least. The program may not be extremely dangerous, but it is still not safe to keep it in your system. Please scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual Search.bestmediatabsearch.com removal instructions. While you are at it, you should also scan your PC with a security tool that would detect more unwanted and harmful applications. If you think that this suggestion is slightly too far-fetched, wait until you find out more about this browser hijacker and how it gets spread around. It will definitely make you see things in a new light. Read more »
Search.searchwag.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on June 1, 2016
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Search.searchwag.com is a questionable search engine that will be set as a default search engine and homepage if you download and install the extension called Watch Any Game. It is very likely that you will also see the presence of this search engine every time you open a new tab because it is known that it can modify the New Tab page settings as well. You will not see Search.searchwag.com anymore only if you remove the extension from browsers. Believe us; you will not miss this extension because it is not that useful as it claims to be. Yes, you will see buttons that should lead you to pages where you could watch sports matches online on the main page of the search engine it will set; however, nobody knows whether or not these sites are trustworthy. Also, you should know that it will be impossible for you to change the settings of browsers unless you get rid of the Watch Any Game extension. More information on the removal of the undesirable extension will be provided for you at the end of this article. Read more »
Green_ray Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 31, 2016
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Green_ray Ransomware is a nasty malware threat that can infiltrate your system without your noticing it and encrypt not only the usual personal files (photos, videos, and documents), but also all executables and archives practically in all your folders. The only folder this ransomware does not seem to touch is that of the Windows system. Of course, the reason behind this devastation is to extort money from you if you want to get your files back. However, these criminals seem to have made a huge mistake, which makes it possible for you to actually recover your files without paying the ransom fee for the decryption key. We will reveal shortly how it is possible, but before we do so, let us tell you why it is so important that you remove Green_ray Ransomware and how this infection works. Understanding more about such threats can help you prevent similar attacks from happening. Read more »
Syssecure Ads
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 31, 2016
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You may have been lead to believe that Syssecure Ads is a reliable tool that can help you save money while shopping online, but we have to say that you have been deceived, and you should remove this application as soon as the opportunity arises. It is a mere adware-type application that is set to show you intrusive commercial advertisements over which you have no control. According to our malware analysts, this program can put your computer’s security at risk because there is no way of telling whether its promoted content is safe. Read more »
InmotionSearch.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 31, 2016
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Users might download InmotionSearch.com extension from the Chrome Web Store or Mozilla Add-ons web page. Probably, they do not realize that even legitimate websites might offer such a doubtful application. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com categorized it as a browser hijacker because the software might change user’s homepage on the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. What's more, it appears to be that InmotionSearch.com belongs to the Superweb family, so it is quite similar to its previously released browser hijackers. You should also be aware that the extension could show you ads with links to potentially harmful third-party content. Therefore, you should delete the application from your computer as soon as possible. If you need any help with that, take a look at the removal instructions bellow the text. Read more »
Zyklon Locker Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 30, 2016
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It could be one of the darkest days in the history of your computer’s life when you find out that Zyklon Locker Ransomware has attacked it. This Trojan ransomware seems very much like another known infection called GNL Locker Ransomware. This malware encrypts your most important document, image, and program files, which can only be recovered if you get hold of the private password. You should know that there may be complications even if you are willing to pay the demanded ransom fee. Remember that you are dealing with crooks and there could be technical issues as well. Therefore, according to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, the only real solution in this serious attack is if you have a saved copy of your files on an external hard disk or pen drive. Otherwise, it is quite possible that you will never be able to recover your files. This may sound quite shocking for you, but you should not hesitate to act. We believe that you should delete Zyklon Locker Ransomware immediately if you want to protect your system. Read more »
Searchvvay.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 30, 2016
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If you find Searchvvay.com in your browsers upon launch, you can be sure that there is a browser hijacker that has slithered onto your computer lately. This is usually an unfavorable consequence when you visit, for example, suspicious pages, including gaming, torrent, and freeware websites. One click on the wrong content on such pages could easily result in installing this browser hijacker and a number of other malware infections onto your system. Therefore, it is quite likely that this potentially unreliable search engine is not the only threat that may put your virtual security at risk. If you want to clean your PC, you should not hesitate to act. You should remove Searchvvay.com right away and identify all other possible threats as well. Eliminating all potentially risky applications is the only way you can feel safe in your virtual world. Read more »
JohnyCryptor Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 30, 2016
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It does not take long to realize that JohnyCryptor Ransomware has invaded your operating system because this malicious infection changes the background of your Desktop with an intimidating message after encrypting your personal files. Besides encrypting personal files, such as photos, videos, music, documents, text files, and so on, it also encrypts executables (.exe files) rendering most applications unresponsive. Of course, the malicious ransomware does not touch the files in the %WINDIR% directory, as this could disrupt the running of the entire system. If you look at how this infection works and where it has originated from, it is easy to compare it with Saraswati Ransomware, also known as the Mahasaraswati Ransomware. Whichever one of these infections enters your operating system, you have to remove it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, deleting JohnyCryptor Ransomware or any other ransomware infection is never easy because it often involves making some hard decisions. Read more »
