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Search.yourmapscenter.com

Posted by on February 10, 2016 No comments
Search.yourmapscenter.com

If you travel a lot and need a useful tool with quick links to websites that provide interactive maps and directions, Search.yourmapscenter.com browser extension might come up as a choice; however, our malware researchers would like to warn you that this tool is quite unreliable, to say the least. Having this extension in your browsers may indicate that your computer has been infiltrated by a browser hijacker. Of course, it is also a possibility that you have installed it knowingly, but it is still a browser hijacker since it can change your browser settings. This hijacker seems to modify mainly your home page and new tab page settings and it affects Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome as well. Leaving this browser hijacker active could lead to multiple exposures to potentially unreliable third-party web content. If you do not want to let more malware infections onto your computer or get scammed by cyber criminals in other ways, we suggest that you remove Search.yourmapscenter.com as soon as possible. About the whys and hows, please learn from the rest of this article. Read more »

RobustCleaner

Posted by on February 10, 2016 No comments
RobustCleaner

Users are promised that RobustCleaner can remove invalid registry entries and junk files, optimize the performance of your computer, as well as tweak the memory “for maximized performance.” These promises are extremely attractive because they are used for luring you in. If you install the free version of this useless program, its creators will have a chance at convincing you to install the Robust Cleaner Pro. Although this version of the PUP (potentially unwanted program) promises to speed up your computer, clean Internet cookies, and even help you back up and recover files, you should not invest in it. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that the price for this unreliable optimizer goes up to 139.99 USD, and that is ludicrous. In reality, this program is not worth any of your money. Instead of investing your money and time in it, you should remove RobustCleaner as soon as possible. Read more »

RackCrypt virus

Posted by on February 9, 2016 No comments

Being hit by RackCrypt virus is probably the worst nightmare you can experience if you do not have backup copies of your most important files on an external HDD or pen drive. This is a serious Trojan crypto-ransomware that uses AES-256 encryption algorithm to encrypt all your major files. Once this infection has finished with its “dirty job,” it displays its ransom note that informs you about the situation and what you have to do to recover your files. Obviously, this is all about money. The criminals behind this malware ask for 1.3 Bitcoins (approx. 480USD) in return for the decryption key without which it is practically impossible to decipher the files. Although you might be unlucky to lose all your files, it is still vital for you to remove RackCrypt virus from your operating system; otherwise, it will keep encrypting all your new files. According to our malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, it is not worth wasting this high fee on criminals because you cannot be sure that your files will really be decrypted even if you pay. Of course, it is all up to you. But please consider who you are dealing with and how trustworthy these people can be. Read more »

Yoursites123.com

Posted by on February 8, 2016 No comments
Yoursites123.com

Yoursites123.com is a browser hijacker that usually enters computers without the permission of their owners. Although this should help them realize that this hijacker is a malicious threat that requires urgent elimination, not all of them address the situation appropriately. The worst thing you can do in this situation is to interact with the suspicious search tool and the results provided by it. If you do, you will be at risk of encountering unreliable content, and your virtual activity will be tracked. If you do not understand why this is dangerous or why you need to remove Yoursites123.com, you can find all answers in this report. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has analyzed this threat, and we can answer the most important questions about it. Where did this hijacker come from? What can it do? How does it work? How to eliminate it from the Windows operating system? Read more »

PUP.Internet

Posted by on February 5, 2016 No comments
PUP.Internet

Now here is an interesting name for a web browser, it is simply called Internet, so please mind this silly name while we try to provide you with information about it. We suggest removing it since it falls into the category of potentially unwanted programs. It was released by a company known for producing software of questionable legitimacy, and we believe that this browser is questionable as well. It is not malicious but you probably will not want to use it any longer after reading this short description we have prepared based on the research information by our security analysts. So, without further ado, let us get started. Read more »

Customer Promos

Posted by on February 5, 2016 No comments
Customer Promos

If you wonder what Customer Promos is, we can tell you that it is what it probably sounds like: an adware program with the main purpose to bring you various ads and shopping offers. “Keeping web users in mind” is its motto and it lives up to it as Customer Promos never forgets to display you tons of pop-ups. So as you see this program is maybe not that dangerous as it is irritating; although some activities can cause concern and we will tell you all about them in detail. So continue reading if you want to learn more or scroll down for removal instructions if you are already annoyed by this application. Read more »

goMovix Start

Posted by on February 5, 2016 No comments
goMovix Start

goMovix Start is supposed to be a Google Chrome extension that lets you “watch trailers, view movies, tv series and follow your favorite actors”; however, our malware specialists have found that this tool is a questionable search engine that may pose a threat to your system security. Due to the suspicious traits this tool has shown, it has been categorized as a potentially unwanted program, i.e., a PUP. This is the category that includes applications that do not mean direct danger to your computer or your privacy. But do not be misled by this classification because it may still expose you to potentially harmful web content even if indirectly. A lot of users do not mind having sometimes completely useless extensions and applications on their computers. A lot of times they may not even know that such a PUP as this one is on board at all. You should know that if this program is on your system, there is a good chance that you will find a couple of malware infections as well, including adware applications and browser hijackers. Read more »

Simple New Tab

Posted by on February 5, 2016 No comments
Simple New Tab

Simple New Tab is untrustworthy software that is promoted on simplenewtab.com. As we have managed to find out, this piece of software claims that users will be able to customize their New Tab URLs easily and quickly if they install it on their systems. It seems that only Mozilla Firefox users can download this software from its official website; however, the truth is that Google Chrome will be affected too. In case of the version of Simple New Tab for Internet Explorer, it slithers onto computers with the help of other applications in most cases. You will definitely notice if Simple New Tab manages to enter your system because it will apply changes to your browsers. If you do not set your own settings, you might find Simple New Tab really annoying. In this case, you have to eliminate this program from your computer. We suggest doing that also if you have detected this program on your computer and feel that it has appeared on your PC out of nowhere. Read more »

Search.yourweatherinfonow.com

Posted by on February 5, 2016 No comments
Search.yourweatherinfonow.com

It is possible that you find Search.yourweatherinfonow.com in your browsers after a browser hijacker enters your computer. It is important to know that this search engine is a questionable one that may expose you to potentially unsafe web content. It is possible that you have installed it knowingly through official channels, but it may also have arrived in a freeware bundle. Either way, this application has made changes to all your major browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer, by setting this unreliable search engine as your home page and default search engine as well. Due to its capability to change browser settings, our malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized it as a browser hijacker. Most users report that this hijacker simply and “mysteriously” appears in their browsers out of the blue. This is possible if you visit questionable websites and click on unsafe content there. Read more »

Houmpage.com

Posted by on February 4, 2016 No comments
Houmpage.com

You should not play with Houmpage.com. If this browser hijacker has taken over your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome browsers, you must eliminate it before it exposes you to misleading, unreliable content. Unfortunately, this will be more difficult to realize if you have installed this hijacker yourself. Of course, in this case, it is more likely that you will recognize it as a regular search tool rather than a hijacker. Well, there are a few telltale signs that should help you realize that you are dealing with an unreliable piece of software. First of all, this hijacker does not provide any legal information that could help you figure out how it is operated. Second, it performs abrupt redirecting to other unreliable third-party search engines. Due to this, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers advise removing Houmpage.com as soon as possible. Continue reading this report and use the tips provided to clean your system quickly and painlessly. Read more »