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Birds

Birds

A program that goes by the name of Birds is nothing more than your average adware. The unfortunate fact is that quite a few Internet users already have this invasive program active on their PC since its creators tend to use devious distribution methods. If unfortunately, you are one of those unlucky users who already has it fully active, make sure to use the removal guide crafted by our malware experts. It is presented below and it will allow you to terminate this invasive piece of software in just a few easy steps. In addition to that, we provide further information in regards to the suspicious and invasive functionality of Birds as well as we highlight the main reasons we recommend its complete removal without any hesitation. Read more »

Nemucod Ransomware

Nemucod Ransomware

Nemucod Ransomware is a malicious program that locks user’s files and in some cases downloads another Trojan infection called Kovter. If these threats managed to enter your system, it is a sign that you have to look for more efficient ways to protect it. The ransomware can do a lot of damage for users who do not backup their data since it encrypts personal files and demands to pay a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. If you are thinking about making the payment, we should tell you that there might be other ways to recover your data. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com confirmed that there are decryptors available on the Internet. Since it will not cost you anything, you might as well try it. You can keep the note that contains the payment details as the last resort, but Nemucod Ransomware and other possible threats should be erased from your system. Thus, keep reading the article and learn how to get rid of the malware. Read more »

TrendsTab.com

TrendsTab.com

TrendsTab.com is the address of the official website of the TrendsTab extension that should help users to “find out what’s trending today.” TrendsTab.com is also the address of the search engine that will appear to you when you open your New Tab page after the installation of the extension. We would like to focus on this questionable search engine in this article because it has been found that it might put systems into danger shortly. We will not only provide more information about TrendsTab.com (search.trendstab.com), but we will also talk about its deletion in a detailed way, so if you do not wish to see the presence of this page every time you open your browser’s New Tab, you should read the article and then immediately go for its removal. We are sure that it will not be difficult to eliminate it yourself after reading through the article. Read more »

Trendio

Trendio

Our old foe SuperWeb LLC is making a comeback with the release of Trendio Ads, which not only shows ads but hijacks Chrome’s new tab page as well. We recommend that you remove it from your computer as soon as you get a chance to do so because it is up to no good. Our malware researchers have classified it as a browser hijacker because it is set to replace Chrome's new tab page without your consent. It does not even inform you about its intention. This hijacker is rather deceptive because it claims to provide you with the most relevant news articles, but it does this by displaying them on the new tab page that it hijacks. Read more »

Unlock_files_instructions Ransomware

Unlock_files_instructions Ransomware is a piece of malicious software that must be deleted as soon as it is found fully active on your operating system as it is a major virtual threat. Like any other ransomware program, the one in question could produce devastating outcomes, to say the least as it is able to encrypt your personal data with virtually no indication that it does so. Due to such dangerous and potentially detrimental functionality of it, our malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com highly recommend using the comprehensive removal instructions that we present below to remove the intrusive program as soon as possible in the most efficient way. Also, we provide a few preventative steps that you could take to keep your personal computer safe and secure at all times from malicious programs such as Unlock_files_instructions Ransomware. Read more »

A critical error Crash Screen call 1-844-208-3526

A critical error Crash Screen call 1-844-208-3526 is an annoying malware infection that can block your screen with a fake error message and force you to call the provided telephone number. You could call this program a technical support scam or a fake crash screen, but our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have categorized it as a Trojan. The main reason behind it is that this infection spreads over the web through Trojan programs. This program enters your computer without your knowledge even though you need to initiate its download and execution as well. Who would not be frightened to find a full-screen error message on their monitor? A lot of unsuspecting users would definitely reach for the phone and call the supposed technical support telephone number. If you do not want to get scammed and pay for useless services and software, you should remove “A critical error Crash Screen call 1-844-208-3526” from your computer immediately. Read more »

Malware Protection Live

Malware Protection Live

Users get exposed to potentially unwanted applications far often than they think. Take Malware Protection Live, for example. This program may look like one of the best antispyware solutions out there, but during our tests, we have found it is not exactly functional. Question: why do you keep it on your computer then? Perhaps you have no idea how this program entered your system? Whichever it might be, it is your duty to remove Malware Protection Live from your computer because such unwanted applications can easily lead to severe computer security issues. Take the matter of your PC’s security into your hands. Read more »

LastPass

LastPass

LastPass is the name of a fake Google Chrome browser extension that may introduce you to potentially harmful web content and applications through redirections. As a matter of fact, this rouge application simply takes advantage of the popularity of a program with the same name. The original software is a password manager just like Keychain and 1Password. But this fake extension does not even have any function really apart from loading a specific webpage and present to you potentially unsafe third-party ads. You should not keep this worthless tool on your computer unless you plan to download more malware infections. In fact, we advise you to delete LastPass as soon as possible. If you want to have an application that can really store your passwords securely, we suggest that you download one from its official website. Please continue reading our article to find out more about this infection. Read more »

Maxon Click

Although you might not know what Maxon Click is, it could be the culprit of your virtual security’s instability. This clandestine threat works from web browsers on your Android devices, but it is unlikely to be a threat to the users of Windows and other operating systems alike. According to the adware analysts here at Anti-Spyware-101.com, this suspicious infection works with Attentioner.com to inject ads. It is likely that it uses this domain as a server hosting advertisements. In order to stop the connection to this server and disable the advertising-injecting threat, you need to learn how it works and learn what steps to take. Read this report to find this information, and, if you want to ask us questions about anything related to the removal of Maxon Click, start a discussion below. Read more »

TrueCrypter Ransomware

TrueCrypter Ransomware

TrueCrypter Ransomware may well be a test project that cyber criminals ran as a preparation for a bigger hit. But this should not misguide you into believing that finding this ransomware infection on your computer is all fine. On the contrary, this infection could also be a nightmare just like any of its predecessors. Encrypting ransomware programs are probably one of the most dangerous malware infections out there today. This infection targets your most valuable files, such as documents, images, videos, and archives, and encrypts them with an algorithm that is practically impossible to decrypt without the private key. This is how cyber criminals can make a lot of easy money by selling victims this key or an application that can decrypt their files. When the encryption is done, you have to use the installed executable file to transfer your money and hope for the “good will” of these criminals to actually decrypt your files. We do not recommend that you pay the ransom fee, but this is totally your decision. Read more »