When was it the last time you got attacked by a browser hijacker? Search.searchlye.com is one of those rather fishy programs that may look like regular search engines, but the truth is that they are there to provide custom commercial content, hoping you will interact with it. While there is nothing malicious about browser hijackers at the core level, computer security experts maintain that it is for the best to remove Search.searchlye.com and other similar programs from your system before they manage to expose you to something dangerous. Hence, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. Read more »
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videoZone Search
A potentially unwanted program is a piece of software that is not particularly malicious but is annoying and otherwise intrusive. One such application goes by the name of videoZone Search. Malware researchers at our internal labs have classified this piece of software as a potentially unwanted program because it exhibits devious functionality. As it turns out, it can quickly alter your web browser's default settings without requiring your authorization. In turn, browsing the Internet will become a much more annoying experience than you are used to. In this report, we present an in-depth analysis of this potentially unwanted program. By reading it, you will learn more about its intricate inner workings. Also, you will find a few virtual security recommendations that will allow you to keep a secure operating system at all times. To delete videoZone Search in just a few simple steps, make sure to follow the detailed instructions that we present below. Read more »
'Bad Rabbit Attack' Scam
You cannot fall for the malicious 'Bad Rabbit Attack' Scam because if you do, you are at risk of having your virtual identity stolen and your operating system flooded with dangerous malware. The scam should be introduced to users via a misleading webpage set up by schemers, but, at the time of research, Anti-Malware-101.com analysts could not find one. It is possible that the page has been taken down already or that the scam itself was upgraded. Scams are rarely long-lasting, and, in most cases, their creators set up new pages, employ new helpline numbers, and present new warnings to cover their tracks and fool more users. Unfortunately, although more and more information about these scams is available, users still fall for them every day. Hopefully, you have not called the number represented by the scam we are discussing in this report. In either case, you should continue reading to learn why that would be risky, as well as how to figure out if you need to delete 'Bad Rabbit Attack' Scam-associated malware. Read more »
Search.kshowonline.stream
If you no longer see your good old search tool when you launch your Google Chrome browser, and Search.kshowonline.stream is opened for you instead, it means that a browser hijacker has already infiltrated your computer and altered your browser’s settings. Unlike similar malicious applications, it applies changes to users’ web browsers by installing its own extension. You can find it next to other extensions with a Chrome ID: gadgkfhfekoobdjlloffkinjbclhbfml. Luckily, this infection does not alter all settings. Our researchers say that it only changes default search tools on those web browsers it affects. We can assure you that Search.kshowonline.stream is not a search provider that can be trusted. Do not expect it to improve your web searching experience in any way as well. It can only bring you problems, believe us, so go to remove the search tool set on your browser without your knowledge mercilessly. Since it appears because the malicious browser extension is installed, the only way to make it gone is to erase that add-on. Continue reading if you have never done that before because we will talk about the manual browser hijacker removal in the second part of this report. Read more »
Blacknord@tutanota.com Ransomware
You do not want to encounter Blacknord@tutanota.com Ransomware, believe us. Research conducted by specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com has clearly shown that this malicious application is one of those threats mercilessly encrypting users’ files. As a consequence, it is called crypto-malware by researchers. If it is already too late for prevention, i.e. if you have discovered the ransomware infection on your computer, you cannot turn the clock back and prevent it from entering your system, but it does not mean that you have to live with Blacknord@tutanota.com Ransomware active on your system. Specialists say that this threat should be removed from the system as soon as possible because it does not stop working after encrypting files on affected computers. It creates a Value in the Run registry key, so it continues working even if the affected machine is rebooted. If it is not disabled, you might find more files encrypted on your computer soon. We are sure you do not want to discover more ruined files, so we will help you to delete Blacknord@tutanota.com Ransomware fully. Continue reading this report for now. Read more »
Evrial Trojan
Evrial Trojan is a program that should never be active on your personal computer. If you ever encounter it while browsing the web, be sure to refrain from it at all costs. It is critical to do so because this Trojan exhibits extremely malicious functionality. During the in-depth analysis, malware experts at our internal labs have noticed that developers of this malware use it to make illegal profits from unsuspecting users. As it turns out, it can track various sensitive data without requiring your consent. It should be self-evident that such functionality of this Trojan could lead to devastating outcomes. To find out more about the inner workings of this devious application, make sure to read the rest of this report. Additionally, we present a few simple precautionary steps to help you improve your overall system security. Finally, to help you delete Evrial Trojan once and for all, we include a detailed removal guide that you can find below. Read more »
Search.hideyoursearch.win
Search.hideyoursearch.win is a suspicious piece of software that cannot be trusted at all. If you ever find it up and running on your personal computer, make sure to execute its complete removal right away. We advise you to do so because our researchers have classified it as one more potentially unwanted program. Such categorization has been made since this suspicious application can make invasive changes to your browser's default settings without any notification or authorization. If that was not enough, you should know that this dubious program might be the primary reason other suspicious application could enter your operating system without a lot of trouble. If you wish to learn more about the inner workings of this potentially unwanted program, make sure to read the rest of this article. Besides such information, we also include a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete Search.hideyoursearch.win in no time at all. Read more »
'Insane@airmail.cc' Ransomware
'Insane@airmail.cc' Ransomware, also known as InsaneCrypt Ransomware, is a new threat to your files, which can sneak onto your computer behind you back and encrypt all your important files. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that this ransomware program may actually be decryptable, which could mean that your files could be recovered. However, there is no free tool yet available that you could use to recover your files, but it is quite likely to surface in the near future. These attackers want you to contact them for further detail on payment since the ransom note is rather short and lacking information. We have no information yet as to the amount of the ransom fee but we do not advise you to pay any money, either. It would be a waste if you consider the possibility that a free decryptor may emerge soon and it is not even guaranteed that these cyber criminals keep their word and send you the decryption key. We advise you to remove 'Insane@airmail.cc' Ransomware immediately if you want to use your computer. Read more »
InsaneCrypt Ransomware
InsaneCrypt Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting threat that can cause you a lot of trouble if you do not have your data backed-up. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say it is not an entirely new malicious program, but more like an update or a new variant. Apparently, there already is a similar infection called 'Insane@airmail.cc' Ransomware. However, it is difficult to say if they are distributed by the same hackers since the email addresses mentioned on each threat’s ransom notes are completely different. In any case, if you came across this malware we urge you to find out more about it. Later in the text, we will talk about InsaneCrypt Ransomware’s working manner and its possible distribution ways. What’s more, should you decide not to put up with any demands and remove the malicious program, there will be deletion instructions explaining how to erase it just a bit below the text. Read more »
Search By myMusic Extension
Search By myMusic Extension can be encountered only by Google Chrome users; it is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may display suspicious advertising content from third parties. Therefore, if you came across this questionable add-on, we invite you to read our full report and get to know this application better. Even though it might seem like a must-have tool for any music lover, there are definitely more reliable tools through which you can find the music you like. Accordingly, our researchers advise against its usage. Provided, you do not think the PUP is worthy of your trust as well, you could eliminate it by following the deletion instructions placed at the end of this article. Plus, if you have any questions about Search By myMusic Extension or need more assistance with its removal you can leave a comment below. Read more »