Author Archives: Max Lehmann - Page 88

Havoc Ransomware

Havoc Ransomware

Havoc Ransomware is a recently developed malicious application. It should not become a real threat to you because it has been created just to find out whether it is hard to develop a ransomware infection. The author of this threat says that Havoc Ransomware will not be spread publicly; however, it does not mean that this infection is harmless. Bad people might steal the source code of this threat and then start spreading this computer infection through the web, so we believe that it is important that you know what to expect from it. To be frank, it does not differ much from older ransomware infections developed some time ago because its main purpose is to obtain money from users too. Also, it encrypts files which are located on Desktop and its subfolders. Finally, Havoc Ransomware opens a window with a ransom note when it finishes encrypting files. As it is already known, this computer infection has been created just for fun, so it should not be widely distributed and affect many users. Of course, if it ever happens that you discover this malicious application on your computer, go to delete it from your computer as soon as possible and do not transfer the amount of money indicated in the ransom note. Never send money to cyber criminals if you encounter a ransomware infection because your money might be taken and you might not get anything in exchange. Also, users support cyber criminals by paying money to them. Read more »

Easysearchit.com

Easysearchit.com

Easysearchit.com is a new product of Imali Media Ltd., which is an infamous company responsible for developing a number of suspicious extensions and search tools. Many users discover this website set on their browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) and cannot explain why it is there and when it has been set, so specialists tend to classify Easysearchit.com as a browser hijacker. There are, of course, users who do not pay attention to a new search tool set and do not hurry to remove it because it looks like an ordinary search provider. Most probably, you are not one of them if you are reading this article. If you have already discovered Easysearchit.com set and its presence irritates you, go to delete it today. This is a step security specialists recommend users to take because this search engine only has a legitimate-looking interface, but the truth is that it might be quite harmful. It is not associated with malware directly, but it might still expose users to potential threats. Last but not least, it has to be deleted if a user prefers to see another web page every time the browser is opened too. The detailed information regarding the removal of this dubious website will be provided in this article after explaining why it is a must to get rid of it. Read more »

MaskSearch.com

MaskSearch.com

Your homepage on Google Chrome could be replaced with MaskSearch.com if you install a suspicious add-on by the name “Mask Search.” Although this add-on is mentioned via the Uninstall instructions that are introduced to the users of the suspicious search tool directly from its home page, we could not find an official installer. Unfortunately, this suggests that this add-on – along with the hijacker – might be spread by unreliable software distributors. The biggest issue here is that these distributors could spread the search tool packaged with malware, and you might not even realize that. A software bundle is usually supported by one attractive program. When you try to install it, the distributor might offer you a bunch of other supposedly attractive tools, including system optimizers, coupon finders, etc. If you install software without doing any research, you might let in malware that you will need to remove. Please scan your operating system with a trusted malware scanner immediately to check if you need to delete MaskSearch.com along with other infections. Read more »

Joeyyoga.com

Joeyyoga.com

Joeyyoga.com can be considered a browser hijacker because it redirects users to unfamiliar and potentially harmful websites. This program does not look like a dangerous infection, but it could be the cause of many computer security issues, so users should not take this intruder lightly. Luckily, it is not complicated to remove Joeyyoga.com from the affected computer. In fact, you can do it right now by following the instructions you will find below this description. When you are done with that, please invest in a computer security tool that would safeguard your system from similar threats. Your computer’s safety should be one of your top priorities. Read more »

First Ransomware

First Ransomware

If you find the ransom note of First Ransomware on your screen, you could be one of those lucky computer users who got infected with a version of malware infection that does not actually pose a threat. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have found that this variant could still be in development since it does not seem to encrypt any file on your system. As you may know, ransomware programs are usually considered to be major hits as they can encrypt your files and thus make them unusable until decrypted with the private key. Unfortunately, cyber criminals rarely send this key to their victims even after they transfer the demanded fee. In this case, you could not even send the rather high ransom fee as there is no Bitcoin address or e-mail given either. Therefore, you do not need to sink into a deep dilemma whether to support cyber crime and hopefully recover your files or lose them for good. In this case we definitely advise you to remove First Ransomware as soon as you see its ransom note screen. Please continue reading our article if you would like to find out how you can defend your system from similar infections. Read more »

Spora Ransomware

Spora Ransomware

Spora Ransomware is a serious computer threat that comes forth well-prepared. This infection was created by Russian cyber criminals, and so far, the program targets computer users in the Russian-speaking countries. Nevertheless, it is very likely that users in other countries will be targeted soon enough because this infection was released just now, and there is no saying how farther it might spread.

If you were infected with this dangerous program, please refer to a computer security professional to remove Spora Ransomware for good. Although we do cover the manual removal in this description, it is always a lot more efficient to rely on a professional security tool for that. Read more »

Search.moviecorner.com

Search.moviecorner.com

Your homepage is your starting point on the web, and you should not start your experience using a browser hijacker. Search.moviecorner.com is one of the many hijackers that might take over the homepage of your web browser, and this report is dedicated to this threat. According to our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, this suspicious hijacker might enter your operating system when installing third-party programs. While legitimate and reliable programs are usually introduced to users via official download pages, unreliable programs or illegal versions of popular programs are often spread via suspicious file-sharing websites. Unreliable software distributors can offer you a variety of different programs, and, although the service might seem great, the reality is that these software distributors could also be spreading malware. Please continue reading this report to learn how to delete Search.moviecorner.com, as well as all other threats that might be active on your operating system. We also discuss the measures that should be taken to ensure that your PC remains malware-free in the future. Read more »

Search.searchfacoupons.com

Search.searchfacoupons.com

Search.searchfacoupons.com falls under the classification of browser hijackers since the application may settle on the browser by modifying user’s preferred settings. Before you decide whether use this search engine to surf the Internet, you should know that the provided results might include unreliable advertising content, e.g. pop-up advertisements, banners, sponsored links, and so on. This content might come from the software’s third-party associates, and we doubt the hijacker’s creators review it. Thus, it is hard to say where these advertisements could redirect you. Consequently, some of the third-party ads could be potentially dangerous. We would advise reading the rest of the article for those who would like to learn more about Search.searchfacoupons.com. Provided you decide to erase the threat, we also recommend using the deletion instructions placed at the end of the text. Read more »

Search.tagadin.com

Search.tagadin.com

Search.tagadin.com is yet another useless and potentially unreliable search engine that may appear in your main browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome. It seems that most of these questionable search engines do not affect Microsoft Edge for some reason. Nevertheless, if you find this page as your new home page in your browsers, you should know that you have been infected with a browser hijacker. And, not only that because this threat rarely shows up alone on your “doorstep.” It is possible that several malicious software installers manage to sneak onto your system in one go. This could seriously make your computer vulnerable to cyber attacks. This is why we suggest that you remove Search.tagadin.com as soon as you can along with all other detected and identified malware infections. According to our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com, this is the only way you can restore order on your system and feel secure whenever you go surfing the web. Read more »

Hidden-Peach Ransomware

Hidden-Peach Ransomware

If your files were encrypted by Hidden-Peach Ransomware, you have faced the upgraded version of this malicious infection. The version analyzed by our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers was not yet capable of encrypting personal files. In fact, this version of the threat only encrypted the files found in one specific folder that the ransomware created itself. Obviously, the infection is still in development, and its creator might come up with a version that is capable of successfully encrypting your files and demanding a huge ransom from you. If that has happened already, read this report before you make any uninformed decisions. Obviously, at the end of it all, removing Hidden-Peach Ransomware is crucial, but you might have to make a few important decisions before you eliminate this threat. The good news is that deleting this ransomware is quite easy. The bad news is that you might lose your personal files in the process. Also, other threats might be active on your operating system, and you might have to erase them as well. Read more »