Suspended Ransomware is a threat that can be used to encrypt your files. That is done so that the crooks behind the infection could have leverage when making their demands. The main demand, of course, is that you pay a ransom, and it is quite big – 600 USD. All in all, whether the ransom is small or big, paying it is never a good idea due to several reasons. First of all, you do not want to obey cyber criminals at all. Second, you do not want to waste your money, and that is likely to happen if you pay the ransom. Although the developer of the ransomware wants you to believe that a decryption key would be offered if you paid the ransom, that is unlikely to happen. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team warns that this is the risk that the victims of Baliluware Ransomware, Creeper Ransomware, Hrhr Ransomware, and many other similar infections face as well. Unfortunately, if your operating system was invaded by any of these threats, most likely, the only thing you can do is remove them. Do you know how to delete Suspended Ransomware? Read more »
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Baliluware Ransomware
Our researchers say Baliluware Ransomware should encipher files, but for some reason, it cannot. Apparently, it identifies targeted data, for example, pictures, text documents, and so on, but it fails to encrypt them. What’s more, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say the infection might show various messages that do not make sense. For anyone who infects the system with Baliluware Ransomware, we advise not to pay any attention to the displayed warning and concentrate on how to erase the malware. Fortunately, there are a couple of different ways to do so and further in the article, we will talk about these options more as well as the malicious program’s working manner. In fact, just slightly below the text, we will add instructions for manual deletion, so if you feel up to such a task, we encourage you to slide below and check them out. Read more »
SearchsmartDS Search
SearchsmartDS Search (http://search.searchsmart.bid/) is a search engine promoted by the browser extension SearchsmartDS. This add-on is presented as useful software that allows searching for music, movies, and articles for free. Also, if we believe the information provided at the Chrome Web Store, it should help users stay anonymous by preventing the tracking of their web searches. Unfortunately, we cannot confirm that it is extremely beneficial software, but we are sure of one thing – it is a potentially unwanted program. Potentially unwanted applications are not real malware, but we do not let users keep them installed because they might act in an undesirable way. On top of that, in most cases, such applications are installed on users’ computers without their knowledge. If the presence of the SearchsmartDS browser extension is a surprise for you too, delete it without further consideration. It is the only way to get rid of SearchsmartDS Search which was set as a new default search tool on your browser. You will find more information about the removal of the undesirable browser extension provided in the last paragraph of this report. Read more »
Ranion 1.08 Ransomware
Ranion 1.08 Ransomware, according to our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, is an upgrade from the previously reported Ranion 1.07 Ransomware. Both infections were created using a builder that is available to anyone who is willing to pay some money. The previous version; however, was incapable of encrypting files, and the 1.08 version can do that. When it corrupts the files, it also creates a ransom note to introduce the victim to a ransom demand. Without a doubt, this infection was built for financial gain only, and, unfortunately, the cyber criminals behind it do not have any reservations when it comes to reaching their goal. If you have let in this dangerous malware in, the first thing you want to do is check which files were corrupted. It is easy to identify them by the “.ransom” extension that is added to their names. Unfortunately, this malicious threat is likely to corrupt documents, personal photos, and other sensitive data. Hopefully, you have backup copies of these files because restoring the originals is likely to be impossible. What is not impossible is removing Ranion 1.08 Ransomware, and we have created a guide that shows how to do it successfully. Read more »
ID SafeXpress
ID SafeXpress is a potentially unwanted program that could be associated with a variety of undesirable behavioral patterns. Computer security experts would definitely urge you to remove ID SafeXpress from your system, especially if you did not intend to have this application in the first place.
In our description, you will find more information on this program. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will also find the manual removal instructions. The most important thing is to keep your calm even if the sudden appearance of this application surprises you. It is not a malicious infection. Read more »
MovieFlex
MovieFlex is a potentially unwanted program. A potentially unwanted program is a type of application that may have certain undesirable functions or features. These features could be annoying or downright dangerous, depending on the program and what it can do. This application in question does not seem to be an extremely dangerous system security threat, but it would be a good idea to remove MovieFlex from your system as soon as possible. If you do not remember adding this extension to your browser, it would be a good idea to scan your PC with a licensed antispyware tool because there might be more similar applications on-board. Read more »
Korean AdamLocker Ransomware
If you live in Korea, you need to beware of the malicious Korean AdamLocker Ransomware. This dangerous threat is capable of encrypting the personal files stored on your operating system, and, once they are encrypted, you are unlikely to be able to recover them. The creator of the infection suggests paying a ransom of $50 in return of a decryptor, but no one can tell whether or not a decryption tool or key would be provided to the victim who is willing to pay the ransom. Needless to say, Anti-Spyware-101.com research team does not recommend making any payments, but if you do, and your files are restored, you still need to delete Korean AdamLocker Ransomware. Erasing this threat manually can be challenging if you do not know where the launcher file is. If you are aware of its location, removing the threat should not be difficult, and we have created a guide with a complete list of components that require elimination. Before you get rid of the infection, read this report to learn all about it. Read more »
Browser Bleach
Browser Bleach is a browser extension for Google Chrome, and the purpose of this extension is to help you remove unwanted data from the browser. The browser extension Browser Bleach is available on its official website browserbleach.com, and on the Chrome Web Store, featuring many other similar extensions. The extension may also be bundled with other programs, which is a typical feature of free browser extensions. Researchers have analyzed this application to find that it possesses properties typical of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
Broadly speaking, a PUP is a program that appears to be legitimate but operates in an undesirable way. If it is a browser extension, it usually makes undesirable changes and records information that could be later used for advertising. The Browser Bleach extension is one of those programs; however, the developers of the application openly declare that this application records certain information. Read more »
BaYuCheng@yeah.net Ransomware
Your personal files are doomed if the malicious BaYuCheng@yeah.net Ransomware manages to slither in. This threat – a version of the infamous Xiaoba Ransomware – can hide within spam emails, and so if you are careless, you could be tricked into executing it yourself. Unfortunately, once the launcher is activated, it is unlikely that you can stop it even if you are aware that the file is malicious. Of course, if you remove the launcher right away, the threat might be stopped. However, if you do not delete BaYuCheng@yeah.net Ransomware in time, your files are either encrypted or erased. It is hard to say why exactly this malicious infection was created. One version of it pushes the victims to pay a ransom for an alleged decryptor, but there is also a version that does not even make a ransom demand. Instead, it quickly erases the files. Please continue reading the repot to learn more about the threat, and if you come up with any questions, note that the comments section is open to everyone. Read more »
Audiovisualizer Search
Audiovisualizer Search is a browser hijacker that is promoted by a questionable Google Chrome browser extension called AudioVisualizer. This tool seems to be rather vague as to what it really does, but our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that it can hijacker your web searches and possibly take you to a modified search results page to promote affiliates. This malware infection can record and monitor your web searches in order to target you with customized advertising to make money. Since keeping this useless extension in your browser could expose you to questionable third-party web content and further infections, too, we believe that you should remove Audiovisualizer Search as soon as possible. Read more »