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MADA Ransomware

Posted by on February 1, 2018 No comments
MADA Ransomware

If you have just been presented with a pop-up warning saying that your files are encrypted by the MADA ransomware,  that means that you are dealing with another version of the Jigsaw ransomware. The Jigsaw ransomware is notorious for its capability to delete files at  regular intervals, and the same action is performer by its spin-offs. The MADA ransomware should removed immediately after being detected, and preventative measures should be taken to prevent future ransomware and malware attacks. Read more »

Msttc.exe Miner Bitcoin

Posted by on February 1, 2018 No comments

If your computer became slower than usual and you see a suspicious process called msttc.exe running in the background, you probably encountered a Trojan called Msttc.exe Miner Bitcoin. Under such circumstances, it would be best to delete it with no hesitation. However, before using the removal instructions available at the end of this article, we advise you to read the rest of the text first and get to know this malicious program better. Further, in the text, we will describe its effective manner and explain why it would be a bad idea to leave this malware unattended. Moreover, we will also talk about the Trojan’s possible distribution channels, so if you do not wish to come across a threat similar to Msttc.exe Miner Bitcoin, you will find tips suggesting how to maintain the system clean as well. Read more »

Chrome Security Warning Scam

Posted by on January 31, 2018 No comments

There is no doubt Chrome Security Warning Scam is a fake alert, so if you notice it on your browser, you should not believe anything it says. Our researchers learned it might be displayed by another threat accidentally installed on the computer and it seems to be compatible just with Google Chrome. If you want to find out more details about this suspicious notification, we invite you to read the rest of our article. Moreover, slightly below the text users can find deletion instructions prepared by our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com. By following them, you could learn how to close the fictitious alert if your browser gets stuck, how to eliminate threats possibly related to Chrome Security Warning Scam, and reset the affected browser just in case. Of course, if it looks too challenging you could get a reliable antimalware tool instead and let it take care of potential threats for you. Read more »

musicZone Search

Posted by on January 30, 2018 No comments
musicZone Search

There are a lot of potentially unwanted programs out there that might cause more trouble than do any good. That is why it would be for the best if you were to avoid the likes of musicZone Search. This program is a Chrome browser extension, and it comes promising to provide you with the most relevant search results when it comes to music. The problem here is that users often do not know how such extensions get added to their browsers, and if it happens accidentally, it is clear that one needs to remove musicZone Search at once. Read more »

Package Access Helper

Posted by on January 30, 2018 No comments

Package Access Helper might seem like a malicious process as it could show error messages, stop you from installing new applications, make particular programs crash, drain your device’s battery, and so on. Nevertheless, specialists confirm it a genuine process or an application associated with the Android operating system. It is just in some cases that it may start causing users problems out of nowhere. As we researched this issue, we realized it is not entirely new since some of the users’ reports on various forums shows it occurred a couple of years ago as well. Surprisingly, to this day there is not much information about Package Access Helper error, although there are a few solutions that helped some of the users who faced this problem. Therefore, if you are having similar troubles with your Android device, we advise you to read the rest of our report and take a look at the recommended solutions available at the end of the article. Read more »

FilmsPro Search Extension

Posted by on January 29, 2018 No comments
FilmsPro Search Extension

Have you installed FilmsPro Search Extension because you wanted a search tool that would help you perform “film web searches?” Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has analyzed quite a few different programs that offer a personalized surfing experience, but, unfortunately, in most cases, they are completely useless and even malicious. Search by myMusic and Search By myMovie are few other strange search tools that offer a similar search service. Once you install the PUP, you are meant to type “m” into the address bar and then tap the Tab key to activate the search tool. After this, you can enter any movie-related keyword, and the available information is presented to you. The potentially unwanted program (PUP) redirects searches via http://search.iezbrowsing.com/search to the https://www.gomovix.com/s website. Here, you can find a few facts about the movie you are interested in, as well as a list of sources where you can watch it. The PUP appears to promote Netflix, HULU, Amazon Instant Video, and VUDU. These are all paid services, and so if you installed it hoping for access to free movies, there is no doubt that you will want to remove FilmsPro Search Extension, but that is not the only reason. Read more »

Browsing Guard Extension

Posted by on January 26, 2018 No comments
Browsing Guard Extension

Browsing Guard Extension is not an application that you can trust entirely because it happens to be yet another potentially unwanted program. If you ever discover it up and running on your operating system, make sure to take immediate action to remove it once and for all. Malware researchers have classified this application as a potentially unwanted program after its extensive analysis, during which it has been discovered that it can act in an intrusive manner. As it turns out, it can alter your web browser's default settings without requiring any authorization whatsoever. To have a better understanding of how this potentially unwanted program functions, read our report in its entirety. In addition to that, you will also find a few virtual security tips that will help you maintain a secure operating system at all times. To help you remove Browsing Guard Extension once and for all, we present comprehensive instructions. Read more »

EZbrowsing Search

Posted by on January 26, 2018 No comments
EZbrowsing Search

EZbrowsing Search can show up in your Google Chrome browser and you may not even remember installing this questionable tool. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is not a standalone tool actually but comes from a large and growing family that also contains Search By myMusic Extension and Fast Browsing. We are hear to warn you that all of these extensions are, in fact, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), which means that they might present to you questionable third-party content that could pose a threat to your computer though indirectly. Clearly, we cannot call this extension a serious danger but it would be a mistake to take it lightly enough to leave it on your system. We suggest that you remove EZbrowsing Search from your browsers as soon as you can. Please continue reading our full report on this PUP to learn how you can protect your PC from similar threats landing on it. Read more »

Secure Chrome PRO

Posted by on January 25, 2018 No comments
Secure Chrome PRO

Secure Chrome PRO is a Google Chrome extension that our research team classifies as a browser hijacker. The only function of this strange extension is to modify your default search provider, and even if you install it yourself, you are not informed about the changes. The hijacker only informs that the data you see on the websites you visit can be read and modified, which is quite strange as well. The fact that the default search provider is modified without one’s permission is truly unnerving because that means that the extension is not transparent and that it could work in other malicious ways too. As you might have found already, there is no information about the creator of the extension or the activity of the extension itself that is available to users. Even a download page that would represent this strange add-on does not exist. Is this strange? It definitely is because that makes the extension unpredictable, and that is a good enough reason to remove Secure Chrome PRO. If you are not sure if you want to delete this hijacker, or you do not know how to do it, continue reading. Read more »

Velso Ransomware

Posted by on January 24, 2018 No comments
Velso Ransomware

Researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have discovered a new malicious application Velso Ransomware. It is one of those harmful threats that encrypt files on compromised machines so that cyber criminals behind them could obtain money from users. This infection locks almost all files it finds on affected computers, including documents, pictures, text files, music, videos, and even web browsers (Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome). All this threat wants from you is your money, but you should not transfer a penny to cyber criminals even if you are told that it is the only way to get files back. We are strictly against sending money to crooks because you do not know whether they will return files to you. Second, users should not support malicious software developers by sending money to them because they might encounter their new creations in the near future. Of course, it does not mean that you can keep the ransomware infection active on your computer because it might be launched again and perform the encryption of files one more time. If it happens, all the newest files will become locked. We are sure you do not want this to happen to you, so we will help you to remove Velso Ransomware from your system completely. Continue reading! Read more »