Author Archives: Max Lehmann

OnlineSportsSearch

Posted by on January 14, 2021 No comments
OnlineSportsSearch

You would think that OnlineSportsSearch is somehow capable of providing searches specifically for sport-related search queries, but that is not the case. This extension is a PUP – potentially unwanted program – and its main tasks involve hijacking the default search provider, redirecting to Yahoo Search, injecting sponsored links/ads, and also recording information about users and their interactions. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend removing OnlineSportsSearch from Google Chrome, and you might have already figured out that you want to do exactly that. However, if you would like to learn more about the suspicious extension and the different methods that can be employed to delete it, we suggest that you read this report. If questions remain unanswered for you, add them to the comments section. Read more »

NetGameSearch

Posted by on January 13, 2021 No comments
NetGameSearch

Do not waste your time with extensions like NetGameSearch because they cannot offer you anything that you want or need. Did you install this potentially unwanted program (PUP) on a whim? If that is the case, you probably have no reservations about removing it from your Google Chrome browser. However, if you thought about installing it, and you are still convinced that it can be useful, we suggest that you read this report. Our experienced Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have thoroughly inspected the PUP, and we can explain why its elimination is recommended. Are you looking for instructions that will help you delete NetGameSearch right away? These are provided below, but note that there are other methods of PUP removal that we should discuss. If you do not find the information you are after in this report, we can answer your questions personally. Add them to the comments section below. Read more »

Leitkcad Ransomware

Posted by on January 11, 2021 No comments
Leitkcad Ransomware

Do you think about malware, like Leitkcad Ransomware, as soon as you turn on your computer? Hopefully, you do because you can never be too safe when it comes to malware. Unfortunately, many of our daily routines are exploited by cybercriminals, who are constantly trying to execute malicious infections. For example, malware could hide in flash drives, emails, downloaders, and even on social media platforms. The thing is that attackers need to be creative when it comes to malware distribution, and that is why you can never let your guard down. Obviously, if you take certain security steps, you can minimize your chances of facing threats greatly, and that is what we discuss in this report. We also show how to delete Leitkcad Ransomware in case it manages to slither into your Windows operating system. Note that this malware must be removed as soon as you discover it, but your files might be damaged permanently. Read more »

Quick Clear Cache

Posted by on January 8, 2021 No comments
Quick Clear Cache

Google Chrome users can download Quick Clear Cache for free from the Chrome Web Store. Its installer exists at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/quick-clear-cache/badahmnhfpinlghdjjlpedolagbfefoe. However, just because something is available to you, that does not mean that it is helpful or reliable. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed the extension, and the conclusion is that it is neither useful nor reliable. Therefore, it is classified as a potentially unwanted program. Note that we use the abbreviation ‘PUP’ throughout this report. It is important to note that PUPs are not always incredibly malicious, and not all security tools identify them as threats either. That said, if you continue reading this report, you will understand the reasons why our team suggests deleting Quick Clear Cache. If you do not agree with our fact-based opinions, or you want to discuss certain things further before you decide whether or not to remove the extension, note that you can use the comments section below to contact us. Read more »

YAYA Ransomware

Posted by on January 5, 2021 No comments
YAYA Ransomware

If your Windows operating system has been attacked by YAYA Ransomware, you might be wondering what kind of malware this is, where it came from, and what you should do about it. These are all terrific questions, and you can find answers to them in this report prepared along with the malware experts in our Anti-Spyware-101.com internal lab team. According to the experts, YAYA is ransomware, which is the kind of malware that takes something hostage to demand a ransom. In this case – your personal files. The infection does not remove them or place them in a secret location. Instead, it encrypts files using a unique encryption key, and that should ensure that no one can read them normally. Unfortunately, ransomware infections are very lucrative, and that is why we report new variants nearly every single day. Sadly, you cannot recover files by deleting YAYA Ransomware, but note that this malware must be eliminated as soon as possible. Read more »

Jdyi Ransomware

Posted by on January 4, 2021 No comments
Jdyi Ransomware

Weak Windows protection will not suffice against Jdyi Ransomware, a devious and clandestine file-encrypting threat that is looking for your personal files. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the threat could spread via spam emails and downloaders, and its launcher could be introduced in misleading ways to trick Windows users into executing malware themselves. The ransomware could also spread with the help of RDP vulnerabilities, and even separate infections could be used to assist. The truth is that cybercriminals have things covered when it comes to malware distribution, and they know all the tricks and security backdoors that can be of assistance. So, if this malware slithers in, you need to think not only about its removal but also about Windows protection. First, let’s figure out how to delete Jdyi Ransomware, and this article was created to help you with that. We have also opened the comments section below in case any questions pop up in your head while reading. Read more »

NewTab. Search

Posted by on December 28, 2020 No comments
NewTab. Search

NewTab. Search is an extension for your Google Chrome browser. However, just because you use this browser does not mean that you should install the extension. In fact, our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team doubts that many users will choose to install this potentially unwanted program (PUP). Simply because it does not seem to offer anything useful. However, people could find it bundled with attractive programs and add-ons, or they could install it by accident. In any case, there are reasons to delete it, and we go through them in this report. So, if you want to learn how to remove NewTab. Search, or you are only curious to learn more about it, you should keep reading. At the bottom, you can find a comments section that is open to anyone. Add your questions and comments, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Read more »

GoIncognitoSearch

Posted by on December 17, 2020 No comments
GoIncognitoSearch

GoIncognitoSearch is an extension compatible with Google Chrome. This extension might have been introduced via the Chrome Web Store at some point – or it will be introduced in the future – but our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers could not find a working installer at the time of analysis. What does that mean? It seems that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is not introduced in an official manner. That said, it could still be introduced in “unofficial” ways. For example, the installer of the extension could be packaged along with third-party programs. You could find it on suspicious websites. So, have you installed this suspicious extension? Regardless of how that happened, we recommend that you delete it from Google Chrome as soon as possible. It is easy to remove GoIncognitoSearch, but we strongly recommend that you read the entire report before you get rid of it. Read more »

GlobalSearchConverter

Posted by on December 15, 2020 No comments
GlobalSearchConverter

GlobalSearchConverter is a potentially unwanted program offered by globalsearchconverter.com. This application is supposed to enhance your web browsing experience, but there are reports that say this app may also enter the target system uninvited. If you find yourself in that kind of situation, you probably want to remove GlobalSearchConverter from your system. Luckily, it is a feat that is very easy to achieve. Also, while you’re at it, you should also consider scanning your system with a security tool of your choice because you might have more unwanted applications installed, and you clearly need to terminate anything undesirable as soon as possible. Read more »

World Ransomware

Posted by on December 10, 2020 No comments
World Ransomware

It does not take much effort for cybercriminals to distribute something like World Ransomware. The launcher of this malware could be hidden within software bundles and spam emails, and less careful Windows users could be pushed into executing the infection themselves. Needless to say, it is not a good feeling knowing that you yourself are responsible for letting in dangerous malware, which is why we suggest exercising caution at all times. Implementing trustworthy anti-malware software is another important element. If this software guards your system appropriately, malware should not be able to slither in. So, if you are currently dealing with the removal of World Ransomware, do not forget that you also need to deal with the protection of your Windows operating system. Fortunately, it is possible to delete malicious threats and secure a system all at the same time. Keep reading to learn more about this. Read more »