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Firefox Requires A Manual Update fake alert

Posted by on February 13, 2018 No comments
Firefox Requires A Manual Update fake alert

If you are one of a bunch of Mozilla Firefox users, you might encounter Firefox Requires A Manual Update fake alert. This is another scam coming from the domain http://britishxcuisine.com/.  Even though it has already been reported, it is still working, so you might find it on your screen one day. We have to admit that it does look like a genuine warning shown by Mozilla Firefox, but that is all about it. In reality, it is completely fake, so do not believe a single word the message opened to you contains. Instead, close it and make sure it does not appear on your screen ever again. Researchers who have tested this scam say that the fake warning opened to users might go full-screen. In such a case, it might be quite tricky to close it. Luckily, there is a solution to the problem. Open Task Manager and kill your browser’s (firefox.exe) process. This action will close it, but it does not mean that it will not appear on your screen again. If you see it because you have malicious software installed on your computer, there is basically no doubt that it will be opened to you again very soon. In such a case, you will get rid of Firefox Requires A Manual Update fake alert only by finding and erasing that malicious application from your system fully. In most cases, it turns out that some kind of advertising-supported application (adware) is the one showing fake alerts. Read more »

MusicBox Search Extension

Posted by on February 12, 2018 No comments
MusicBox Search Extension

MusicBox Search is a browser application for accessing music, music videos, and full albums free of charge. The extension; however, has already been categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and can be removed from the computer by some security programs alongside more dangerous threats. The MusicBox Search extension has its official website superappbox.com, which does not provide any installer of the software. Instead, computer users can downloaded it from the Chrome Web Store. But this website is not the only source of the application.

The MusicBox Search extension could be bundled with other programs, so, if you do not remember purposely downloading and installing the application, it is highly possible that you have installed it by accident when installing some other programs. In any case, if you are reading this review, you are probably worried about the changes it has made on your browser, and our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommend removing this PUP so that you can restore your former browser settings. Read more »

Firefox Defender Addon

Posted by on February 9, 2018 No comments

A research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered one more fake alert, which you should be aware of at all times. It goes by the name of Firefox Defender Addon. This devious warning message, like its counterparts, is designed by cyber crooks to help them make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users using secure techniques. It is critical to note that this hoax warning could be prompt by a suspicious third-party application. In other situations, you could end up on a site that hosts this intrusive alert via a redirection. If you want to find out more about the inner workings of this error message, be sure to read our report in its entirety. Also, we include virtual security recommendations that will help you maintain a clean and safe operating system. Furthermore, you will find a generic removal guide that will help you delete a program related to Firefox Defender Addon without encountering any major problems. Read more »

dream_dealer@aol.com Ransomware

Posted by on February 9, 2018 No comments
dream_dealer@aol.com Ransomware

If your operating system was hit by dream_dealer@aol.com Ransomware, you should be able to see the “.dream” extension attached to your personal files. What does that mean? That means that these files were corrupted by the ransomware. The new extension is used solely for the purpose of marking the files, and there is no way for you to open them. At the time of research, no program or tool could be used to open or decrypt the files corrupted by this ransomware, which, by the way, is one of the several known versions of the infamous Globeimposter Ransomware. It is most likely that the threat has invaded your system because you carelessly opened a corrupted spam email attachment, but that is not the only method of distribution used by attackers. Other malware and software bundles could be used as well. Needless to say, the entrance of this malware is silent. If it weren’t, you would immediately recognize the infection and delete its launcher. Unfortunately, it is most likely that you will realize that you need to remove dream_dealer@aol.com Ransomware only after it shows you the ransom note, and, by this point, your personal files will already be encrypted. Read more »

GamingApp Search Extension

Posted by on February 8, 2018 No comments
GamingApp Search Extension

If you ever come across an application, which goes by the name of GamingApp Search Extension, make sure to refrain from it at all times. In fact, we highly advise you to remove it if it is ever found active on your PC because it happens to be one more browser hijacker. Thus, like any other application of this classification, it can make devious changes to your browser's default settings. Unfortunately, quite a few users obtain this invasive program because it is advised as a tool that should present you with an ability to search for flash-based games. While that sounds promising, the reality is slightly different. That is so because this hijacker will make surfing the web a bothersome task. On top of that, it could even prove to be quite dangerous. To have a better understanding of this invasive application's inner workings, be sure to read this article entirely. Besides that, you will also find a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete GamingApp Search Extension once and for all. Read more »

Newtab.win

Posted by on February 7, 2018 No comments
Newtab.win

Newtab.win is a search tool that might come as a redirect. That is, you might see this page because you are redirected straight to it when you open your web browser. If you already see it open for you, it is very likely that some kind of untrustworthy browser extension has been installed on your browser. Check the list of extensions and remove all suspicious ones to get rid of Newtab.win. Do this as soon as possible because the search tool you see is definitely not the most trustworthy search provider. Theoretically, you might even be exposed to potential threats if you use it. We know that it does not look dangerous at all, but we can assure you that it is not one of those search tools that can be trusted. Actually, you should not trust any search provider that appears on your browser out of the blue because legitimate search tools do not occupy users’ browsers without their knowledge. Users only see them because they set these search providers consciously on their browsers as new homepages/default search engines. As you can see, Newtab.win is not one of them. Therefore, it should be eliminated right away so that it could not cause any problems. As mentioned at the beginning of this paragraph, the chances are high that its appearance is directly linked to the installation of the untrustworthy browser extension. If it turns out to be true in your case too, i.e. you come across a suspicious extension, remove it mercilessly because it is the only way to make sure that you will no longer see Newtab.win. Read more »

Myoffers.bid

Posted by on February 5, 2018 No comments
Myoffers.bid

Adware servers may not be your worst nightmare, but they can be easily used in a number of corrupted schemes. Myoffers.bid may pop up in your screen offering various sales deals, interesting web pages, wallpapers, and so on. If you no longer want to be redirected to this server, you should try resetting your browser because there might be an extension that constantly redirects you to this website. At the same time, you should also consider scanning your system with a security program. It is very important that you scan your system with a reliable antispyware tool as well, to ensure your computer’s safety. Read more »

Gh0st RAT

Posted by on February 5, 2018 No comments

Gh0st RAT was a threat involved in the operation called GhostNet back in 2008. GhostNet is the name of the network consisting of both compromised computers and C&C servers. Users initiated the installation of Gh0st RAT themselves by opening a phishing email and clicking on a malicious URL inside it, which when clicked, connected the user to the C&C server and downloaded a dropper. The dropper then connected to the C&C server once again and downloaded this Trojan. Infected computers were considered a part of GhostNet. Specialists say that Gh0st RAT infected 1295 computers in 103 countries. Among its victims were diplomatic, political, and military institutions. It is hard to say whether GhostNet is still active, but researchers are sure that users might still discover Gh0st RAT on their PCs if they keep them unprotected because the builder of this Trojan is available for download at GitHub (https://github.com/sincoder/gh0st). It might be downloaded by anyone and then used for various malicious purposes. Specialists say that this infection will not act the same in all the cases because cyber criminals might customize it to fit their needs. Consequently, it might be harder for users to detect it, especially when it infiltrates users’ computers without their knowledge and performs all its malicious activities in the background. Read the rest of this article to find out what it is capable of and how to erase this infection fully from the system. Read more »

Search.searchtmpn4.com

Posted by on February 2, 2018 No comments
Search.searchtmpn4.com

If you find that your browser’s default settings have been altered without your consent, it might be an indication that a browser hijacker is up and running on your personal computer. One such application is known as Search.searchtmpn4.com. It is currently roaming the web; thus, being aware of its existence is critical. If unfortunately, if you already have this malicious application on your PC, make sure to conduct its complete removal. Doing so is imperative because this it, just like its counterparts, will make browsing the web a much more frustrating and annoying experience. Furthermore, you must also know that in some cases, this browser hijacker could prove to be quite dangerous. If you wish to learn more about its devious functionality, read the rest of this article. Below we also include a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete Search.searchtmpn4.com without encountering any major problems. Read more »

My Weather Radar

Posted by on February 2, 2018 No comments
My Weather Radar

It is possible that you do not even realize that My Weather Radar has appeared in your browsers as your new homepage, new tab, and default search engine. This questionable search page may seem like a harmless legitimate search page, like the ones you may have gotten used to. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, which comes from a large family of PUPs and browser hijackers created by Polarity Technologies Ltd. This family includes identical clones and very similar search pages as well, such as Your Weather Info Now and Search.youreasyemailsh.com. Any of these tools and search websites may pose a threat to your virtual security by exposing you to questionable affiliated websites and content. Thus, we advise you to remove My Weather Radar from your PC along with all other harmful or potentially risky programs you may find on board. Read more »