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Search.searchlypackage.com

Search.searchlypackage.com

Search.searchlypackage.com may show up as your home page in your browsers after you install a questionable software package and this could put your system security at risk. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have classified this malware threat as a browser hijacker due to its capability to change your browser settings. It does not really matter whether this modification takes place with or without your knowledge; it is still a threat. You may not believe that such a search engine page could cause any serious security issues for you, but we beg to differ. Although, we cannot claim that this is a very dangerous malicious threat like a ransomware, but this browser hijacker can still expose you to potentially unreliable third-party web content. Engaging with such ads and links could result in your indirectly infecting your machine with more malware programs or worse. We are here to tell you how you can remove Search.searchlypackage.com from your browsers so that you can start restoring your system security. Read more »

Search.searchfdm.com

Search.searchfdm.com

Searching the Internet with Search.searchfdm.com could be dangerous since the application might display questionable advertisements. As the research shows, the provided ads may lead to unreliable and malicious third-party web pages. Moreover, the threat was categorized as a browser hijacker. It means, besides showing untrustworthy advertising content the application could also change your browser preferences. If you do not like these changes or do not want to endanger the computer while using potentially dangerous software, our specialists would advise you to get rid of the threat with no hesitation. Afterward, you can replace the search engine with google.com, yahoo.com, or any other reliable search tool of your choice. If you have no idea how Search.searchfdm.com could be erased from the browser, slide below and take a look at the instructions placed at the end of the article. Read more »

Combo Search

Combo Search

Have you recently installed an extension called Combo Search? What was your intention behind this? Did you install this tool hoping that it would change the way you browse the web? If you did, you probably have realized by now that this extension is not all that useful. Were you pushed to install this extension? This might have happened if you executed an unreliable software installer whose operator is paid money for the successful distribution of different programs. In case you have employed an unfamiliar software installer, beware of other malicious threats. While the suspicious search tool is just a PUP that you might be better off, much more dangerous threats might have been installed onto your computer along with it. If that is the case, take care of these threats before you delete Combo Search. Note that our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware research team is ready to help you regardless of which security issue you face. If you need our assistance, use the comments section below to add questions. Read more »

Advanced PC Tuneup

Advanced PC Tuneup

Advanced PC Tuneup is a system optimization tool that can be considered a potential unwanted program (PUP). It means that this program is not a direct computer security threat, but it might enter your system when you expect it the least. When a program gets into your system without your permission it is obvious that the program should not be tolerated, no matter how good it might seem to be. Therefore, if you happen to have this program on-board, you should remove Advanced PC Tuneup because there is a very good chance that the application could eventually expose you to undesirable content. Read more »

Cryptolocker3 Ransomware

Cryptolocker3 Ransomware

Cryptolocker3 Ransomware is a malicious application that you might receive while opening suspicious files. Further in the article, we will explain to you not only how this infection could enter the system, but also how it may affect data on the infected computer. What’s more, since our researchers advise removing the malware, we will provide you with manual deletion instructions too. Thus, if you came here only to learn how to get rid of Cryptolocker3 Ransomware, you can slide below and follow our recommended steps. Erasing the threat will not restore files that could have been encrypted by the malicious application, but it is important to do so if you want to keep the computer clean and secure. Read more »

BadEncript Ransomware

BadEncript Ransomware

BadEncript Ransomware is a new malicious threat that may infiltrate your operating system and take some of your beloved files hostage. Just like in the case of all its predecessors in this “silent but deadly” category, including Asn1 Ransomware, Hackerman Ransomware, and Clock.Win32 Ransomware, this malware infection is also about extorting money from its victims in return for alleged file recovery. However, quite sadly, this recovery rarely becomes reality. Most users fail to get anything for their money. We cannot claim that this ransomware never delivers as promised, but there is another factor you should consider before paying the ransom fee: If you support cyber criminals, they can go on with their online crimes. Another possibility is that while you organize the money transfer, these criminals may need to shut down their server, which would result in your losing the chance to decrypt your files. All in all, our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com believe that it is best if you remove BadEncript Ransomware from your system immediately after noticing it. Read more »

Antivirus 10

Antivirus 10

Be careful if you suddenly find Antivirus 10 on your computer because it is quite likely that you do not remember installing this software. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a rogue anti-spyware program that could pose a threat to your system security, not to mention that its alleged virus scans are totally fake and annoying as well. If you happened to engage with any content coming from rogue software, you may find yourself on malicious websites or download malicious infections. Unfortunately, if this infection is present on your system, it is quite possible that you will also find other malware threats. This obviously means multiple system security threats that can make your computer really vulnerable. If you want to save the day and your privacy as well, we advise you to remove Antivirus 10 as soon as possible. Read more »

MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar

MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar

Cyber security experts at Anti-spyware-101.com has recently tested MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar, a browser toolbar that out to provide you with useful features but fails to do so because it is an inherently unreliable program. They classified it as a potentially unwanted program because it aims to replace your browser’s homepage/new tab pages address while pretending to provide you with a useful, customizable yearly calendar. This application is deceptive, and it does not come clean when it comes to web monetization. Indeed, this toolbar features a search engine that shown promotional links when used. Read more »

Search.searchipdf.com

Search.searchipdf.com

If you are questioning the entrance of Search.searchipdf.com, this suspicious search tool must have entered illegally, without your permission. Is that the case? If so, you must already identify it as a browser hijacker. A browser hijacker is a potential threat that modifies the settings of any browser. In some cases, that is done without the victim’s notice, but, in most cases, hijackers force users into accepting the changes. When it comes to the hijacker we are discussing in this report, the chances are that you were pushed into accepting homepage modifications when installing the PDF Convert extension. Whether that was done with or without your permission, Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts recommend removing this extension right away. If you want to know more, you should continue reading. If you want to go straight to the removal of Search.searchipdf.com, move to the “How to delete” section. Read more »

PadLock Screenlocker

PadLock Screenlocker

You should know that PadLock Screenlocker is the one responsible for locking your screen if you see a window with a padlock and a hashtag #PadlockScreenlocker covering Desktop. Evidently, it has been developed to lock users’ screens and thus do not allow them to access any programs, files, or use the computer. In most cases, such infections are created by cyber criminals to obtain money from users, but PadLock Screenlocker is different. It does not ask users to pay money to get the screen unlocked. Actually, there is no information about the removal of the screen-locking window available. This can mean only two things: a) this computer infection is still being developed or b) it has been created by bad people who only seek to make users feel annoyed. Either way, PadLock Screenlocker has to be removed from the computer to unlock it and be able to use it freely again. This is the only way to remove the screen-locking window from Desktop. Read more »