Error 268D3-XC00037 Scam is a new threat that can fool unsuspecting computer users into calling a telephone number in hope of technical support. However, it is more likely that you will be scammed to purchase a useless security tool or service than real technical support. This is indeed a fake alert, very similar to other previous ones, including "Windows Health Is Critical FAKE Tech Support popup," "Chrome Security Warning Scam," and "'Bad Rabbit Attack' Scam." These are also called technical support scams because they pretend to provide you tech support if you call the given telephone number. But, as we have said, such an attack is always about selling you a low-quality program or service, which you do not even need. What you really need is that you remove Error 268D3-XC00037 Scam from your computer as soon as possible along with all other possible threats. Read more »
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"Mozilla Firefox Opinion Poll" Messages
"Mozilla Firefox Opinion Poll" Messages usually appear on users’ screens when they open dubious domains containing them, for example, http://opinionpoll2017.com/ or http://archive.is/q82pe. Some of them visit domains containing "Mozilla Firefox Opinion Poll" Messages by mistake, whereas others are taken to them from other pages when they click on suspicious links they have. Of course, users might be taken to these websites automatically immediately after they land on dubious pages too. Even though we are talking about "Mozilla Firefox Opinion Poll" Messages in this report, it should be noted that texts these messages contain might change. For example, if you use Google Chrome, you will find its icon at the top of the pop-up window and, on top of that, you will see “Dear Chrome user” instead of “Dear Mozilla Firefox user.” These messages users encounter when surfing the Internet do not look malicious at all. Also, they tell users that they will have a chance to get amazing items for free if they simply take a survey, so the chances are high that many users click OK on these messages they see and complete the survey. We can assure you that you will not be given any prize, so do not waste your time on taking any surveys. In the worst-case scenario, this might even result in problems related to your privacy, so you should go to eliminate "Mozilla Firefox Opinion Poll" Messages instead of taking surveys. Read more »
Search Tuner
If you think that you can stream music using Search Tuner, you are wrong. Although the official installer on http://www.searchtuner.com/ suggests that the tool can help you stream music for free, the truth is that the extension is more of a browser hijacker or an advertising tool than anything else. Our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com identifies this extension as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) for several reasons. First of all, it does not function in a beneficial manner. Although it is meant to provide you with an “extensive music library,” it does not do that. Maybe a different version of this program works in that manner, but the one our research team analyzed did not work as a music streamer. Another reason to delete Search Tuner from your Google Chrome browser is to get rid of the undesirable search provider. When you install the PUP, it sets http://search.searchtuner.com/ as the default search provider, and the results shown via it cannot be trusted. Keep reading to learn more. Read more »
Login Your Email
If the startup page of your web browser has a toolbar full of handy links and the heading Login Your Email, your browser is probably affected by a browser hijacker named Search.searchlye.com. The Login Your Email search engine belongs to a family of browser hijackers that change the home pages of browsers, and those hijackers, or rather search engines, include Search.searchlttrn.com, earch.yourpackagesnow.com, Search.youremailnow.com, and some other similar search providers.
All these search engines, including the one with the heading Login Your Email, should be removed once spotted so that the users of the affected browsers do not put themselves in danger. How is that possible? We discuss that further in the text, so continue reading to find out why you should not trust search engines that appear on the browser out of the blue and offer their questionable services aimed at enhancing your experience. Read more »
MoviesNow Search
If you have noticed that all your searches go through http://search.playzonenow.com/search/?category=web&s=26ds&vert=movies, MoviesNow Search must have affected your browser. This piece of software is a Google Chrome browser extension that promises to give users movie results they are looking for. It can be directly downloaded from its homepage (http://www.playzonenow.com/) or the Chrome Web Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/moviesnow-search/jdlfcojphpllalfihhgimnnpbeddbpoc), but judging from the total number (98 837) of users who have installed it from the official Chrome store, it is not extremely popular yet. If you have already discovered MoviesNow Search active on your computer, our recommendation for you would be to remove this suspicious extension. If you are still considering whether or not you should install it, we highly recommend that you install another add-on with similar features instead because MoviesNow Search is considered a potentially unwanted program. These programs are far from real malware, but our specialists still do not recommend keeping them active because they might perform various undesirable activities. You will find more about MoviesNow Search if you continue reading. Read more »
Webdigger.net
Webdigger.net is a browser hijacker that might infiltrate your computer without your knowledge and then immediately change all browsers’, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer settings. Research has shown that it is the most active in Mexico; however, it does not mean that you do not need to be careful if you live in a different place. Since this browser hijacker is spread in software bundles, it might soon become prevalent in your region too. If you could not stop this threat from entering your computer and now see Webdigger.net when you launch your browser, there is no doubt that you have encountered the browser hijacker too and need to take action as soon as possible. Browser hijackers are far from ordinary programs, so you will need to put more effort into its removal. No, you cannot let it stay because the untrustworthy search tool will stay set on your browsers and, as a consequence, you will be forced to use it to perform web searches. In the worst-case scenario, it might even take you to untrustworthy pages and expose to potential threats, so the sooner it leaves your browsers alone, the better. Read more »
Screen Watch
Screen Watch is a suspicious browser extension that promotes a search page that could pose a threat to your system security with its potentially unreliable features. As its name may suggest, this Google Chrome extension offers you quick links to movie-related websites as well as popular sites like Facebook and Amazon. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com classified this tool as a potentially unwanted program (PUP); although, it is possible that due to its capabilities it may be considered as a browser hijacker. In fact, it has been found that this PUP is very similar to others like Muzik and Seen On Screen. Since you could be exposed to potentially harmful third-party content (ads and links) while using this tool, we suggest that you remove Screen Watch even if you are a movie fan. Please read on to find out more about this threat. Read more »
Yoshikada Ransomware
Most likely, you have found this report and started reading it because you have already discovered Yoshikada Ransomware on your computer. This is a new crypto-threat, but it does the same job as many other ransomware-type infections. That is, this nasty infection locks users’ personal files right away after slithering onto their computers without their knowledge. A motive behind this activity is only one – to obtain money from users. If this threat has already entered your system without your knowledge, and locked your files, you should be able to find a new file on your computer. This file is a ransom note. You might not find the exact amount of money you have to send to cyber criminals indicated in it, but you will find out that you need to purchase the special decryptor from cyber crooks so that you could unlock those encrypted files. If you do not know what to do, we want you to know that we do not recommend transferring money to crooks no matter how much money they ask. It is unclear whether you will get the tool you pay for. Cyber criminals might change their minds and not give it to you. In this case, you could only blame yourself because nothing else could be done. In addition, if you send money to them, they will realize that it is worth spending time on the development of malware. Consequently, you might encounter new harmful threats in the future. Read more »
Search.searchapp.website
Search.searchapp.website is not a program that you want you find up and running on your computer. If that, unfortunately, happens, make sure to execute its complete removal as soon as possible. Doing so is essential because this application has been classified as an intrusive search engine. During its analysis, our research team has discovered that this invasive application can make undesirable alterations to your browser's default settings without any warning whatsoever. Due to that, browsing the Internet will become an annoying and otherwise bothersome experience, to put it mildly. Also, you must know that in some instances, this devious piece of software could prove to be dangerous. If you want to have an in-depth understanding of this intrusive search engine's inner workings, be sure to read this article entirely. In addition to such information, you will find a comprehensive removal guide that will help you delete Search.searchapp.website in no time at all. Read more »
CrossRAT
CrossRAT is a Trojan that was found spreading via malicious links that are sent randomly via email, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other social networking platforms. The link should be supported by a misleading message to make you think that nothing bad will happen if you click it. Unfortunately, many bad things can happen if you let the Trojan in because it enables attackers to access your operating system remotely. The worst part about it all is that this infection is very clandestine, and it is unlikely that you will realize that it is active right away. Needless to say, the longer this infection is active, the more trouble you are likely to get in. Our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has tested the threat and has devised instructions that show how to delete it. If you are still unsure if you even need to remove CrossRAT from your operating system, quickly install and run a legitimate malware scanner. You should take this step even if you have already unveiled the Trojan because you want to check if any other malicious threats are active. Read more »
