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filmsNow Search

Posted by on January 16, 2018 No comments
filmsNow Search

filmsNow Search is a piece of software that promises to help users find movies, celebrity content, and much more. It does look like a piece of software that can be trusted fully at first glance, so we are sure there are users who download it from its homepage (http://www.medianetnow.com/) or the Chrome Web Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/filmsnow-search/pcflcdabljbmaodkpkpbepfihonpegjc) willingly. Specifically speaking, there are 164 279 users who have installed this piece of software from the Chrome Web Store, which suggests that it is quite popular. Unfortunately, we have to upset all those users, including you – filmsNow Search is not exactly what it seems to be. Specialists have even decided to classify it as a potentially unwanted program because it might cause problems to users. No, it is not a harmful malicious application, but we cannot call it reliable software either, so you should install another program instead of it. If you have already installed it on your computer, or it has affected your Google Chrome browser without your knowledge, you can remove it at any time. We suggest that you do this sooner rather than later. The next paragraph will tell you more about this browser extension and why it is considered untrustworthy. Read more »

+1-833-889-1888 BSOD Fake Message

Posted by on January 15, 2018 No comments
+1-833-889-1888 BSOD Fake Message

If +1-833-889-1888 BSOD Fake Message has been opened on your Desktop out of the blue, it means that malicious software has affected your computer. Specifically speaking, it has dropped a file in the Startup folder and, as a consequence, the fake alert is opened on your screen automatically when your Windows OS loads up. Ignore the alert you see even though, at first glance, it looks like a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) window displayed by the Windows OS because it only tries to scare you into dialing the telephone number it promotes. You will not contact helpful technicians if you make a call. It is more likely that cyber criminals will pick up the phone and then will try to convince you to purchase an application to fix the problem that has occurred, gain access to your computer, and/or get personal details that could be later sold expensively. Therefore, do not dial telephone number you see. Instead, go to erase malware from your computer fully so that the irritating fake window would not be displayed on your Desktop ever again. Luckily, malware responsible for opening it consists of only one file, so it should not be very hard to erase it. Of course, if you have never deleted any malicious application from your computer before, you should read our article from beginning to end first. Read more »

FormBook

Posted by on January 15, 2018 No comments

FormBook is a Trojan infection that might slither onto your computer and cause privacy-related issues since it is an infostealer Trojan, as research conducted by specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com has clearly shown. A bunch of different distribution mechanisms might be used to spread this information stealing malware. For example, it might be spread via PDFs with download links, .DOC and .XLS files with malicious macros, and archive files containing malicious executables. FormBook has already affected Aerospace, Defense Contractor, and Manufacturing sectors in the U.S and South Korea, but there is no doubt that these are not its only victims. Unfortunately, it takes time for victims to find out that this Trojan has affected their computers because it slithers onto them unnoticed and performs all activities in the background so that it would not be spotted and removed. If you suspect that this malicious application is active on your computer too and it turns out to be true, erase it from the system as soon as possible no matter how hard it is because this threat will not stop stealing information from your computer anytime soon. Unfortunately, we cannot promise that you could erase it from your system easily because it is extremely sophisticated malware. Read more »

Search.tapufind.com

Posted by on January 12, 2018 No comments
Search.tapufind.com

It is not your lucky day if you find Search.tapufind.com in your browsers upon launching them. This search page may look all legitimate and similar to reputable search engines like Google, but we must warn you that this one may pose a threat to your system security. In fact, our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a browser hijacker coming from Israel, similar to snap.do. This hijacker is mostly spread by suspicious file-sharing pages and could travel bundled with other malware infections. Thus, its presence can easily mean that your computer has been infected with a number of threats eating at your system security right now. If you do not want to be exposed to potentially harmful third-party content, you should remove Search.tapufind.com from your computer right away. But first, let us explain how you may have infected your PC so that you can avoid similar threats in the future. Read more »

Cobalt

Posted by on January 11, 2018 No comments

Cobalt is a dangerous Trojan that exploits a document vulnerability Microsoft have not disclosed or patched for 17 long years. This malware infection can provide full control of your PC to cyber criminals. In other words, your sensitive information could be stolen, files could be corrupted, and you could also be spied on, not to mention the fact that other malicious programs could also be planted on your computer. Since this vulnerability has finally been patched by Microsoft, you can avoid such nightmares if you update your Microsoft Office software and remove Cobalt from your system. Please read our full description learn more about this dangerous attack and how you can prevent similar ones from happening in the future. Read more »

slaker@india.com Ransomware

Posted by on January 10, 2018 No comments
slaker@india.com Ransomware

It seems to be slaker@india.com Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting program that may encipher all user’s data with a secure cryptosystem and mark it with an additional extension. No doubt by creating a threat like this its developers seek to make money by convincing their victims to a pay a ransom in exchange for decryption tools. Currently, it is still unknown how much is the payment, but no matter what the asked price is we advise you to consider such option carefully. Keep it in mind; there are no guarantees the promised tools will be delivered as the cyber criminals may not bother to send them or decide to extort more money from you. Thus, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com believe the safest option would be to ignore the ransom note and eliminate slaker@india.com Ransomware. For more information about the threat continue reading the text, and if you need help with its deletion, you should check the instructions available at the end of this report. Read more »

GamesFriendly Search

Posted by on January 10, 2018 No comments
GamesFriendly Search

If you ever encounter a program entitled GamesFriendly Search while browsing the web, be sure to refrain from it at all times. Our malware experts advise you to do so because this application happens to be yet another browser hijacker. If unfortunately, it already active on your personal computer, make sure to remove it without any hesitation. It is critical to do so because this devious application can cause undesirable changes to your browser's default settings without any notification or authorization. Due to such functionality of this hijacker, browsing the Internet will become a frustrating task, to put it lightly. What is even more alarming is that there is a chance that this suspicious application could subject your operating system to questionable and even harmful online content. Educate yourself about the inner workings of this hijacker by reading the rest of this article. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide, which will help you delete GamesFriendly Search in just a few simple steps. Read more »

nJoyFilm Now

Posted by on January 10, 2018 No comments
nJoyFilm Now

If your Chrome browser offers you a new search for movies, movie trailers, and TV shows, you are probably dealing with nJoyFilm Now. This browser application is a free Google Chrome extension that also alters the settings of the browsers to enhance your browsing experience. However, security experts have categorized the application as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because of the changes it makes and, most of all, the way it is distributed. The odds are that you either do not remember installing this app, or simply got enough of it and now want to remove it for good. There is no need to worry, because our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com is ready to help you with our removal guide. The removal instructions are at the very end of the review, but, if the nJoyFilm Now application is new to you, and you want to find more about it, we invite you to continue reading. Read more »

nJoySport Search

Posted by on January 10, 2018 No comments
nJoySport Search

It seems that no day can go by a new potential threat like nJoySport Search emerging on the net. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com have found that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) comes from a growing family of PUPs, including MusicNet Start, NetGaming Search, and FilmsApp Home. These PUPs have been promoted in groups of four or five but this latest one is claimed to be available with nine other PUPs on the same website. These browser extensions are more or less the same and only their names change and their themes. All of them work only in Google Chrome. This new extension offers you sports related searches and trending content. However, we believe that this tool could expose you to questionable third-party content, which may put your system security at risk if engaged with. Therefore, we suggest that you remove nJoySport Search from your browser because you could easily infect your computer with more serious malware threats or become the next victim of online scams. Read more »

Chromesearch.club

Posted by on January 9, 2018 No comments
Chromesearch.club

Has your default search provider on Google Chrome been replaced with Chromesearch.club? If it has, was the replacement consented or was it illegal? If the search provider was taken over without your permission, you might not be interested in learning about this suspicious search tool at all, but if you agreed to have the settings changed, you will want to read this report. Although the search provider is not identified as a malicious infection, and its removal is completely up to you, there are certain things that must be considered carefully. If you have already made up your mind to remove Chromesearch.club, and you wish to do so as soon as possible, you can scroll down to find the instructions you need. If you want an explanation why getting rid of this search tool might be the best decision, you will want to continue reading. We want to remind you that Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers are working hard to assist you on your virtual security journey. If you have any questions after reading the report, note that you can communicate with us via the comments section. Read more »