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Incosic.com

Posted by on July 19, 2016 No comments
Incosic.com

It seems as creating browser hijackers, such as Incosic.com, is still a lucrative business since new ones appear to emerge every single day. This hijacker looks like any innocent search pages at first sight. However, if you look closer, you may find out that this infection can introduce you to undesirable and potentially harmful web content. Engaging with anything provided by this search engine could lead to virtual security-related issues. If this were not enough, it is also possible that other malware threats have entered your system when you installed this browser hijacker. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should remove Incosic.com if you want to keep your computer clean of further threats. Let us share with you what we found during our research, including the potential risks this infection holds for you and your operating system. Read more »

Sport Score

Posted by on July 18, 2016 No comments
Sport Score

Sport Score is a suspicious program that you are most likely to download bundled with other programs. We assume this because it is unlikely that many users will seek out this program purposefully and view it as a beneficial tool. The official download page, getsportscore.com, is useful only because of the links to the “Terms” and “Privacy” documents represented via it. In fact, even the download link redirects to chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sports-score/flgldhokbahffkebmfldneocfccfceka. The information on this Chrome web store page is not exactly helpful either. Sure, the download link works, but it is still unclear how this program works. If you click the “Add to Chrome” button, you are greeted with a pop-up asking to confirm the addition, and this pop-up warns that the program can read and change both your browsing history and your data on the sites you visit. On top of that, the pop-up warns that your search settings will be changed to feed.getsportscore.com. Needless to say, we recommend removing Sport Score due to this activity, and we discuss this in the report. Read more »

Fake Activation Support 1-877-784-7461

Posted by on July 15, 2016 No comments
Fake Activation Support 1-877-784-7461

Fake Activation Support 1-877-784-7461 can cause some headaches for you if it manages to sneak onto your operating system. Although this fake alert cannot be called as dangerous as a ransomware infection, it can still put your system and your “pocket” into risk. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com call such malware as a technical support scam, due to its real nature. This fake alert pretends to be an authentic Windows activation window that asks for your product key so that you can go on using your computer. However, this infection blocks your programs and your screen, and you will not be able to normally use your system even if you actually enter your key. This is all about making you call the provided telephone number, 1-877-784-7461, where a supposed technician will assist you with your issue. Unfortunately, you might be scammed to purchase unnecessary software or a support service. But you should know that your issue is non-existent if this fake alert demands your product key. Luckily for you, we are here to help you remove Fake Activation Support 1-877-784-7461 from your system right now. Please continue reading our report for the details. Read more »

Ranscam Ransomware

Posted by on July 15, 2016 No comments

On the surface, Ranscam Ransomware looks like your usual ransomware program that encrypts files and then wants your money. However, this one is slightly different from the applications we now (unfortunately) encounter on daily basis. This program does not encrypt your files; it just wants you to believe so.

Nevertheless, this program is still a dangerous infection that can literally change your system’s landscape, so now is no time to heave a sigh of relief. You have to remove Ranscam Ransomware at once because the longer this program remains on your system, the more damage it can cause. And you certainly would not want to deal with the aftermath. Read more »

Zeta-search.com

Posted by on July 14, 2016 No comments
Zeta-search.com

Our malware analysts have tested Zeta-search.com, and revealed that it is a browser hijacker dedicated to replacing your web browser’s homepage. So you have to remove it because it does that without your consent. We have no doubt that it is part of a web monetization, so in some cases, it should show you additional third-party advertisements that come from unknown entities. Therefore, this hijacker can compromise your computer’s security. To find out more about this fake search engine we recommend that you read this whole article that will prove to you that it is a threat to your computer’s security and your privacy. Read more »

Search.yourrecipesnow.com

Posted by on July 14, 2016 No comments
Search.yourrecipesnow.com

Easy-to-make recipes should become easily accessible with the help of Search.yourrecipesnow.com, but, in reality, you should not rely on this suspicious piece of software for anything. Sure, it does provide easy-access links to foodnetwork.com, simplyrecipes.com, epicurious.com, and yummly.com websites, but that is all that it is useful for, and you can easily attach links to these sites to your bookmarks bar. Most users acquire this suspicious search tool along with the Your Recipes Now by SaferBrowser extension that supposedly can provide you with thousands of recipes from the New Tab. The extension is not beneficial at all because its only purpose is to introduce you to the search provider that links to the aforementioned websites. It is possible that the developer of this software earns a commission for boosting traffic to these websites, but that is not why we advise removing Search.yourrecipesnow.com from your web browsers. Keep reading to learn more. Read more »

Home.clearwebsearch.net

Posted by on July 13, 2016 No comments
Home.clearwebsearch.net

If the homepage of your Google Chrome browser was replaced with Home.clearwebsearch.net, it is most likely that you have downloaded the ClearWebSearch extension available at clearwebsearch.net. Have you downloaded this extension from its official website? Maybe you are one of nearly 20,000 users who have been counted on the Chrome web store? Unfortunately, not all users acquire this extension from its original source. In fact, many – if not most – find it in software bundles, where the add-on is packaged with many other programs, some of which might be malicious. Regardless of the source of this suspicious software, we suggest that you delete it from your operating system. If you do not know why you should remove Home.clearwebsearch.net and ClearWebSearch, please continue reading. Read more »

Microsoft Decryptor Ransomware

Posted by on July 12, 2016 No comments
Microsoft Decryptor Ransomware

Microsoft Decryptor Ransomware is the newest iteration of CryptXXX Ransomware. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous, and it has to be removed as soon as possible. Testing has shown that this ransomware has been designed to enter your computer using a covert method, encrypt all files on it and demand you to pay a random to get them back. You may be in favor of paying the ransom if you have valuable files, but we warn you that you the cyber crooks might not give you the decryption key needed to decrypt the files. Read this description to find out more about it and see below this description if you want a manual step-by-step removal guide. Read more »

Search.fo-cmf.com

Posted by on July 12, 2016 No comments
Search.fo-cmf.com

If you are looking for a trustworthy search engine, you should definitely not set Search.fo-cmf.com. Yes, at first glance, it might seem that Search.fo-cmf.com is a good candidate for the default search engine; however, you should never judge the trustworthiness of the software from its appearance, especially when we talk about search providers. Despite the fact that Search.fo-cmf.com looks like a reliable search engine, the truth is that it has been put under the category of browser hijackers for the way it acts. We promise that you will know more about this computer infection after reading this report. Also, you will get instructions that will help you to remove it. We hope that you will decide to get rid of Search.fo-cmf.com once you find out how it is really going to work, and thus will use the instructions prepared for you by the specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com. Read more »

CryptoFinancial Ransomware

Posted by on July 12, 2016 No comments
CryptoFinancial Ransomware

CryptoFinancial Ransomware is a malicious program that is installed on your PC without permission and is set to lock your computer’s screen. The good news is that you can remove it without undesirable consequences because it does not encrypt files even though it claims to do so. The fact of the matter is this particular ransomware counts on the most gullible users to pay the ransom without even trying to bypass it which you can easily accomplish. Read this article and you will know all about its deceptive distribution method, functions, and, most importantly, removal methods. Read more »