If you notice the URL of Feed.incognitosearches.com in your address bar flash before you are redirected to search.yahoo.com (Yahoo Search), it is most likely that Incognito Searches is installed on your Google Chrome browser. This extension might be introduced to you as a tool that can keep your searches anonymous, but it looks like it was created for the purpose of spying on users and redirecting them to a third-party search engine. The strangest thing about this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is that its services are useless. The only thing it can do is open the “incognito” window, but you do not need any add-on or program for that because “incognito” is a feature that you already have if you use Google Chrome. You do not need to install anything to browse the web without leaving any traces behind. All you need to do is open Google Chrome, tap Alt+F, and select “New incognito window.” You can also tap keys Ctrl+Shift+N to access incognito mode. Needless to say, that is a good reason to remove Incognito Searches, but we recommend getting rid of it because you want to delete Feed.incognitosearches.com. Read more »
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My Quick Converter
My Quick Converter is a browser hijacker that will immediately change your browsers’ settings once it enters your computer. Specifically speaking, you will find your homepage changed to http://search.hmyquickconverter.com/. This website looks like an ordinary search tool, but it is definitely not what it seems to be, so you should remove it from all your affected browsers as soon as possible and then start using a new search provider to perform web searches. There are so many other websites that only pretend to be legitimate search tools, for example, search.yourpackagesnow.com, search.yourmapscenter.com, and search.youremailnow.com, so you should never trust a search engine that has appeared on your browsers out of the blue – it is one of the first symptoms showing that a search tool is a browser hijacker and definitely not one of the trustworthy search providers. Read more »
All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked
If you see a seemingly Microsoft Windows warning that locks your screen, it is possible that you infected your computer with All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked. This application is indeed a fake alert that does not let you use your computer unless you call the provided alleged technical support telephone number. As a matter of fact, our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com have found a way for you to unlock your screen and remove All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked from your system. This threat is also known as a technical support scam since you are tricked into calling this number, but you will simply be offered to purchase useless software or service. We strongly recommend that you remove All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked as soon as possible because otherwise you will not be able to use your computer safely. Read more »
Storagecrypter Ransomware
If you ever encounter a program that goes by the name of Storagecrypter Ransomware, make sure to refrain from it at all times. It is crucial to do so because this application acts in an extremely malicious manner. If you are not familiar with ransomware programs, you must know that they are crafted in such a way that they can lock large quantities of files without any notification or authorization. Malware developers craft such programs for illegal profits because they ask for a huge payment if you want to regain access to your data. If you wish to know more about this malicious application's functionality, make sure to read the rest of our report as we provide in-depth information gathered by our malware experts. Alongside such information, we include a few virtual security tips and an easy-to-follow removal guide, which you should use to delete Storagecrypter Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
'0000 File Extension' Ransomware
'0000 File Extension' Ransomware has surfaced on the web lately and started to spread quickly. Our malware experts have found that this new ransomware infection is indeed a new variant in the CryptoMix Ransomware family that includes other variants like X1881 Ransomware, Error Ransomware, Mole03 Ransomware, and Zayka Ransomware to name a few. This dangerous infection can infiltrate your system without your knowledge and take all your important files hostage in a short time, which is definitely not enough for you to realize what is going on and stop it. But there seems to be a silver lining even in this nightmarish sounding story. It seems that there is a free decryption tool developed by professional malware hunters that can recover files that have been encoded by the variants of this family. We cannot confirm for sure that your files encrypted by this new variant will be completely recovered but, at least, you have a chance to get your files back. We do not advise you though to download and apply this free tool yourself if you are not an advanced user. Obviously, these attackers want your money in exchange for the decryption key, which may not even be sent to you even if you pay. Therefore, we recommend that you remove '0000 File Extension' Ransomware right now because keeping it operating in the background can result in the encryption of your newly created files as well. Read more »
Igotyou Ransomware
If you ever come across a program that goes by the name of Igotyou Ransomware, make sure to do everything in your power to avoid it at all costs. Malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com highly advise you to do so because it happens to exhibits malicious functionality, to put it lightly. The malware in question, just like any other ransomware program, is designed by malware developers so they could make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. The scheme follows a rather simple pattern; the malicious application locks a huge amount of your data and the demands a ransom in return for decryption procedure. For in-depth information about the functionality of this malware, read our report entirely. Also, you will find virtual security recommendations that will allow you to maintain a clean and secure operating system at all times. Additionally, our malware experts have crafted a comprehensive removal guide, which you must use to delete Igotyou Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
WannaDie ransomware
WannaDie ransomware is yet another malware that happens to be roaming the web nowadays. Thus, if you ever encounter it while browsing the web, make sure to delete it without any hesitation. That is critical because this devious piece of software can lock a vast amount of your files without any notification or authorization. It should be more than obvious that having such application active on your personal computer could have devastating outcomes, to put it mildly. To have a better understanding of how this malware functions and why its removal is a must, make sure to read the rest of this detailed report. Additionally, you will find a few virtual security recommendations, which will allow you to maintain a clean and secure operating system at all times. Besides all of that, we also include an in-depth removal guide, which you should use to delete WannaDie ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »
Bass-fes Ransomware
Bass-fes Ransomware is one more devious application crafted by malware developer for a single reason - to make huge, illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. Thus, it should not be surprising that we urge users to delete this malicious application if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. It is paramount to do so because this ransomware, like any other application of this classification, can encrypt vast quantities of your data without any warning whatsoever. It should be rather obvious that having a program of such capabilities will lead to devastating outcomes, to put it mildly. To understand how this malware functions and why its removal is paramount, make sure to read our article. Alongside such information, we also include a few virtual security recommendations and a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete Bass-fes Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
Ordinypt Ransomware
Ordinypt Ransomware, also known as Hsdfsdcrypt Ransomware, belongs to the group of crypto-malware. Since it drops a ransom note written in German, our researchers suspect that it targets German-speaking users primarily. Sadly, there are no guarantees that it will not arrive on those computers whose owners do not know a single word in this language. If you are reading this article because you have already detected this infection on your computer too, what you should do first things first is to remove Ordinypt Ransomware so that it could not encrypt any new personal files you create. This ransomware infection does not launch automatically on system startup because it does not create a point of execution, but you might launch it yourself by mistake. Ransomware infections are considered one of the most dangerous malicious applications, but, luckily, the ransomware infection we are talking about in this article is not one of those sophisticated threats. It means that it should not be very hard to delete it from the system. Unfortunately, it might be impossible to decrypt files this ransomware infection has touched. Yes, it is a typical crypto-threat that locks users’ personal files once it infiltrates their computers. Read more »
Citypage.today
Citypage.today is both a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program that is introduced to Google Chrome users as an extension. The name of the extension is “City Page Today Home Page,” and it does not have an official webpage representing it. Instead, the developer, KDS Media, has chosen to introduce it via the Chrome web store at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/city-page-today-home-page/omjifaanlgiocfonnjlengeomjfhgklg. That being said it is unlikely that all users will acquire this extension from this source. In fact, it is more likely that you have let it in by interacting with an installer carrying a bunch of programs bundled together. Are you absolutely sure that other pieces of software installed along with the PUP are reliable? Instead of guessing or assuming, install a legitimate malware scanner, and let it decide if you have anything to worry about. Obviously, all pieces identified as threats must be deleted, and, hopefully, you will be able to find the guides you need here, on Anti-Spyware-101.com. Right now, let’s focus on the removal of Citypage.today and City Page Today Home Page. Read more »