If you see Kissanime advertisements and notice an increased number of annoying ads while you are browsing the web, there is a good chance that your computer has been infected with an adware application. It is a bit confusing though because Kissanime is not only an ad-supported program but also a well-known website for the Anime genre fans. In any case, both the adware program and the website can expose you to harmful third-party advertisements. These ads can flood your screen and make your browsing experience a real nightmare, not to mention the fact that this adware may also spy on you and use the gathered intel to target you with customized advertising. If you would like to keep your PC secure, we recommend that you remove Kissanime right away and all other threats you may find hiding on your system. Please read on to find out more about the possible threats this infection and this questionable website may present you with. Read more »
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System Ransomware
System Ransomware appears to be a newly created file-encrypting infection. It can be recognized from a particular extension it appends to each encrypted file (.System) and from a ransom note it leaves on the system since it should mention specific email addresses (e.g., systempc1@keemail.me). If you believe you may have encountered this malware, it would be advisable to learn about its working manner, possible distribution channels, and other vital information, so you could know your options and learn how to defend the system from malicious programs alike in the future. Luckily, all of the listed details will be explained further in the text. Also, at the end of the report, we will add a deletion instructions showing how to get rid of System Ransomware manually, although if the task appears to be a bit too complicated, it would be safer to employ a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »
Kool Player
Kool Player is a browser application that has probably made you wonder about its legitimacy because of the advertisements displayed after the installation of this program. Kool Player is a browser plugin allowing you to view online content of different formats. The plugin is considered a legitimate application, but some security experts categorize it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) just because some adware programs are added to the installer of this application. If you cannot browse the Internet because of all those annoying pop-up advertisements, first remove the cause of those displays, i.e., the adware program disturbing your browsing sessions. But if you find the program Kool Player unnecessary too, you can remove it from the computer by uninstalling it through the Control Panel utility. Read more »
DeathNote Ransomware
Malware experts at Anti-Spwyare-101.com have recently discovered a newly crafted malware, which goes by the name of DeathNote Ransomware. If you ever happen to encounter this devious piece of software, be sure to do everything in your power to avoid as it exhibits malignant functionality, to put it lightly. If you are not familiar with ransomware applications, you must know that they are infamous for their ability to encrypt vast quantities of data without any notification or authorization. As you can imagine, having this devious piece of software active on your PC could lead to devastating outcomes. If you wish to learn more about the intricate inner workings of this ransomware, be sure to read our article entirely. Additionally, we present a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a secure and clean operating system. Finally, to help you remove DeathNote Ransomware, we include detailed instructions that you can find below this report. Read more »
Godra Ransomware
Godra Ransomware can mainly show up on your computer if you live in Croatia; at least, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this ransomware program must target Croatian-speaking users. So, the rest of the world might be in the luck this time but this can never be claimed with 100% certainty. This malicious threat attacks and encrypts the usual media and database files to cause the most possible damage to anyone infected with it. All this in order to extort money from you for the decryption software; and, not even a small amount. We do not believe that these cyber villains care about you and your encrypted files enough to send you the decryption software even if they have one. Experience shows that it is more likely that these crooks disappear after your transfer. We advise you to remove Godra Ransomware immediately if you wish to restore order on your system. Read more »
Madbit Ransomware
If you are seeing a window asking to email nina.edge.1979@mail.ru you most likely encountered a threat known as Madbit Ransomware. It ruins user’s data by encrypting it with a secure encryption algorithm. As a consequence, the affected files become unreadable, and the victim cannot access them. The only way to restore such data could be backup copies, provided the user has any. The reason it would not be advisable to deal with the cyber criminals behind his malicious program is that there is no knowing if they will keep up to their end of the deal. This is why our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend erasing the malware instead. If you think paying the ransom might be too risky, we invite you to slide below and use our prepared removal instructions or continue reading our text to get to know Madbit Ransomware better. Read more »
Gatmog Search Extension
Gatmog Search Extension is an application that should never be active on your personal computer. It is critical to refrain from this suspicious program at all costs since it is known to function in an intrusive manner. Our researchers have discovered that it can easily make invasive changes to your browser's default settings without any notification or authorization. Due to such functionality, it has been classified as a one more potentially unwanted program. As you can imagine because of this invasive program browsing the web will become a much more annoying and frustrating experience. What is even more alarming is that this dubious application could be the primary reason other suspicious programs could gain access to your operating system. Be sure to read this report entirely if you wish to learn more about the inner workings of this invasive application. Additionally, we include a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Gatmog Search Extension once and for all. Read more »
Search.hmylocaltransit.co
Search.hmylocaltransit.co is a search tool that the installer of My Local Transit forces on all users. Of course, you do not need to install this extension, but if you choose to do so, you have no other choice but to accept the suspicious search tool as your new homepage, New Tab page, or default search provider. Due to this, we classify this search tool as a browser hijacker. Whether or not you have installed it yourself, you need to consider removing it because it does not really offer highly useful services. Of course, it showcases some useful links, and users might find it beneficial to have all of them available from one spot, but there are security risks you would be taking by using this search tool too, and this is what you need to focus on. Did you know that your virtual security could be jeopardized by the seemingly beneficial search tool and the extension? If you need more information about this, you might want to continue reading. If you just want to delete Search.hmylocaltransit.co, go check out the guide below. Read more »
Search.weatherradarforecast.co
Search.weatherradarforecast.co is not a program that you want to have active on your personal computer. After its extensive investigation, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have classified it as one more browser hijacker. However, quite a few users are tricked into downloading and installing it on their PC. That is so because this dubious program is advertised as a useful tool, which should provide weather forecasts right within your browser. Even though it might seem like a helpful tool, it is important to note that it can alter your browser's default settings without your authorization. Due to that, your online experience will become frustrating and bothersome. What is even more alarming is that it might expose your operating system to suspicious or otherwise malicious web content. To have a better understanding of how this devious application functions, make sure to read the rest of our article. Below, you will also find a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete Search.weatherradarforecast.co if it is ever found active on your PC. Read more »
EqualTab
EqualTab appears to be a browser extension compatible with just Google Chrome. If you came across it, you ought to know this application falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs also known as PUPs. The plugin was classified this way because it might change user’s start page with a doubtful search tool and introduce the user to questionable advertisements from unknown sources. Thus, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend getting rid of it before anything bad happens. This is why at the end of this report we will place manual deletion instructions showing how to remove this PUP from your browser. Nonetheless, if you wish to know more about it before deciding whether to leave it be or erase EqualTab, we would advise reading the rest of this report. Users who have any questions or need more help with the application’s elimination could also contact us via social media or the comments section located below. Read more »
