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Memberacy Search

Posted by on November 13, 2017 No comments
Memberacy Search

Memberacy Search is a potentially unwanted program that enters your computer accidentally. It is not a malicious infection though. So it means that you probably added the extension to your browser willingly, even if you were not fully aware of it. This also means that there are probably a lot more unwanted applications installed on your computer, and they are the ones that make your browser work quite slow. It goes without saying that you must remove Memberacy Search and other unwanted applications from your computer. If you think you cannot do it on your own, you can employ a powerful antispyware tool to help you do it automatically. Read more »

MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar

Posted by on November 10, 2017 No comments
MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar

MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar promises to provide users with a better web experience, but you should still think twice before installing it on your computer because it is not a fully trustworthy application even though it claims to be one. We do not say that it is a malicious program. We cannot even say that it is completely useless; however, we surely cannot confirm that it can be trusted fully because specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have already categorized it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These are not harmful threats, but we cannot tell you that they never act undesirably, so we do not recommend keeping MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar installed. It is compatible with Google Chrome only, and it is just an ordinary browser extension, so its removal should be quick and easy. Further in this article, we will tell you more about MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar and its drawbacks, and then we will provide more information about its removal. Read more »

Trick-Or-Treat Ransomware

Posted by on November 10, 2017 No comments
Trick-Or-Treat Ransomware

We cannot call Trick-Or-Treat Ransomware a nasty infection because it does not encrypt files like similar threats, does not block systems utilities and/or Desktop, and does not make any other major modifications. Of course, it is still malicious software, so you cannot keep it. Unfortunately, we cannot promise that this infection will not be updated in the future. If it ever gets updates and you encounter its new version, you might find your files encrypted, and it might even demand a ransom from you. It is always a bad idea to send money to ransomware developers, so keep your money to yourself in such a case. Instead, go to erase the ransomware infection from your system as soon as possible. As for the Trick-Or-Treat Ransomware removal, it should not be hard to eliminate it since it is not one of those sophisticated infections. Our specialists say that it will, most probably, be enough to close the window opened on Desktop and delete the file launched. You will find more detailed information about the Trick-Or-Treat Ransomware removal provided in the last paragraph of this article, but you should read all other paragraphs too if you want to find more about this infection. Read more »

Sad Ransomware

Posted by on November 9, 2017 No comments
Sad Ransomware

If you are wondering why you do not have access to a large number of files, you should know that it could be the doing of a ransomware program. Our researchers have discovered one more program of this classification which goes by the name of Sad Ransomware. If you happen to have this malicious application, make sure to execute its complete removal right away. If you are not familiar with ransomware programs, you must know that they are crafted by malware developers so they could make illegal profits by locking your data and the asking a ransom in return for decryption services. Learn more about the intricate inner workings of this malicious program by reading our detailed report. Furthermore, we present a few virtual security recommendations along with a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete Sad Ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »

Losers Ransomware

Posted by on November 9, 2017 No comments

Losers Ransomware may have once made its victims feel like losers as they lost their personal files due to encryption. But the reality is that the Command and Control server used in this malicious attack is down and dead. This means that this ransomware cannot encrypt your files anymore since it cannot establish connection to its server. On the other hand, this also means that if your files have already been encrypted by this dangerous program, you will have no way to recover your files even if you transfer the ransom fee. Speaking of which, our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is always risky to pay ransom fees because you can never really know whether your attackers will send you the decryption key or software. But even if right now it seems that these cyber criminals are the real losers since their dangerous threat seems to have lost its momentum, we suggest that you remove Losers Ransomware right away. Read more »

Movies Tab Plus

Posted by on November 8, 2017 No comments
Movies Tab Plus

Movies Tab Plus is introduced to Google Chrome users as a tool that can help them learn about new movies and get more information about them. Although it works to some extent, there are things that make this seemingly beneficial extension an unreliable piece of junk. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts indicate that the add-on is not a critically malicious infection that could cause damage no matter what you do. Nonetheless, it is a potentially unwanted program that has many privileges and that allows unknown parties to spy on users. Needless to say, it is our strong recommendation that you delete Movies Tab Plus from your Google Chrome browser. Unfortunately, you might have to eliminate cookies and, possibly, remove other undesirable and unreliable programs to get your operating system completely clean. If you are confused, and you want to learn more about the entire situation, we advise continue reading this report. Read more »

Colecyrus@mail.com Ransomware

Posted by on November 8, 2017 No comments
Colecyrus@mail.com Ransomware

The ransomware business must be a lucrative one for cyber villains and that is why Colecyrus@mail.com Ransomware and the like seem to emerge every single day. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this vicious program is probably the new version of Yyto Ransomware. But whatever the roots, this ransomware program can encrypt your important files and demand a ransom fee in exchange for the decryption key. You may not know but such attacks usually end badly for the victims since cyber crooks almost never send the key or a tool to recover the encrypted files. It is more likely to get infected by them once again, as a matter of fact. The best way to prevent such severe devastation is to have a backup. Nowadays it is quite trendy to use cloud storage for that purpose but you can also save a backup onto a removable drive. The important thing is that you only start transferring your clean files after you remove Colecyrus@mail.com Ransomware from your PC. Please continue reading our report to learn how you can avoid such a dangerous attack and how this ransomware works. Read more »

Brality

Posted by on November 7, 2017 No comments
Brality

Have you downloaded Brality after seeking it out and researching it, or were you forced into doing that? Most users will have experienced the latter scenario because the suspicious extension has been found being spread via pages that push users into running the installer of this PUP (potentially unwanted program). Users are forced into acting that way because the page representing the installer goes full screen making it seem as if the browser is locked. The good news is that this is not the case, and you should be able to close the browser all by yourself, evading the installer altogether. Use the F11 button to exit full screen, o use the Alt+Tab keys to switch to the Desktop, where you can close the browser. If you have been tricked into installing the PUP already, or if it slithered in in some other way, please continue reading to learn how to delete Brality. If you still have questions for Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts after reading this report, feel free to add them to the comments section. Read more »

Webstart.me

Posted by on November 7, 2017 No comments
Webstart.me

Finding Webstart.me in your browsers as your new homepage upon launching may give you the feeling that you accidentally pressed the Windows key on your keyboard and ended up on the Metro UI screen. This questionable browser extension practically imitates that screen and offers resembling thumbnail links that are organized around a search box. So this is indeed a search page with features. However, due to certain questionable traits, our malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com concluded that this is a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, even though some may call it a browser hijacker. This PUP can actually change your browser settings to appear in them as your homepage and new tab page but it may also modify your default search engine settings. Although this featured search page looks innocent and we cannot really call it a dangerous threat, it can still pose as an indirect threat to your system security. Apart from the fact that this PUP may bring other PUPs and even malware infections onto your system, it may also provide you with potentially unreliable third-party content. But let us explain in more details why we suggest that you remove Webstart.me from your computer. Read more »

Search.mogobiggy.com

Posted by on November 6, 2017 No comments

A browser hijacker should never be active on your computer. Recently, malware experts working at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered one more application that belongs to this category, which goes by the name of Search.mogobiggy.com. During our analysis, it has been discovered that this devious application only affects MAC computers. However, the experience of having a browser hijacker does not differ in regards to what type of system you use. Just like any other application of this classification, it will cause annoyance and frustration every single time you will browse the web. That is so because the intrusive program can make unwanted changes to your browser's default settings without any warning. If that was not enough, you must also be aware of the fact that the suspicious application in question could subject your operating system to questionable and even malicious web content. To learn more about Search.mogobiggy.com and how you can remove it, make sure to read the rest of our article. Read more »