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Cockblocker Ransomware

Cockblocker Ransomware

Cockblocker Ransomware is one of the newest ransomware infections detected recently by experts working in the field of cyber security. It might not do anything bad to your files, or it might encrypt them all like other ransomware infections do. It depends on the version you encounter. According to anti-spyware-101.com specialists, one version of Cockblocker Ransomware does not encrypt files at all, whereas the other one locks them using the RSA encryption algorithm. Unfortunately, if the latter version encrypting users’ files ever sneaks onto your computer, it, most probably, means that you have lost your personal files forever. It is because it is impossible to contact cyber criminals and there is no information regarding the decryption of files left on the ransom note opened. Since this ransomware infection does not ask users to pay money and does not always encrypt the personal data, specialists believe that it might still be in development. If it is true, the final version of this malicious application might be released soon and act slightly differently than the one described in this article. No matter which version of Cockblocker Ransomware sneaks onto your computer, it has to be deleted from the system as soon as possible. Read more »

Newpoptab.com

Newpoptab.com

We would like to inform you about a newly discovered search engine called Newpoptab.com. This search engine was created by an unknown company, and research has shown that it is nothing more than a browser hijacker, so you should remove it from your browser as soon as you can as it is set to hijack your browser’s homepage address. Moreover, it can collect certain information about you and use it to present personalized promotional links and advertisements in its search results. From the outset, it is clear that this search engine is highly unreliable, but if you want to find out more about it, we recommend that you read this short description. Read more »

Search.searchfdd.com

Search.searchfdd.com

Search.searchfdd.com will change your browser’s settings, and you will be forced to perform your web search queries through this third-party domain. The program is a browser hijacker, so it means that it arrives at your system with the intention to make some money.

It is true that browser hijackers do not steal money from users directly. However, they might as well expose you to a variety of dangerous threats, and you cannot afford that. It is important that you remove Search.searchfdd.com from your computer at once. The longer you wait, the more damage this infection may cause. Most of the damage will be indirect, but you will definitely feel it. Read more »

Agucar.com

Agucar.com

Agucar.com is another browser hijacker that is known to be roaming the web nowadays. If you ever encounter this devious program, make sure to avoid it at all times since it exhibits quite a few negative features. It is important to note that in some instances you could come across misleading statements regarding this program's overall functionally. In some situations, it could be advertised as a useful tool that you should have active on your PC for a smoother online experience. Unfortunately, such claims are just a manipulative marketing technique used by this hijacker's developers to lure naive Internet users into obtaining a suspicious program without knowing how it really works. Do not waste any time and delete Agucar.com if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. Use the detailed instructions that we present below to get rid of it once and for all. Read more »

Fasttoaccess.com

Fasttoaccess.com

Fasttoaccess.com is a browser hijacker that will try to push you into clicking unfamiliar links to unknown websites. Computer security experts believe that this practice is more annoying than dangerous, but browser hijackers present an array of security issues that cannot be ignored. They could be easily used as a tool in malware distribution schemes, and they could collect information on your web browsing habits for online marketing purposes. Therefore, to protect yourself from potential exploitation, you will do yourself a favor if you remove Fasttoaccess.com right now. Luckily, it is not a hard thing to do, so please scroll down to the bottom of this article. Read more »

Monsear.xyz

Monsear.xyz

Monsear.xyz is nothing more than just one more intrusive browser hijacker that needs to be removed as soon as it is detected up and running on your operating system. If you ever happen to come across this devious program, make sure to disregard any positive claims about it since often malware developers employ misleading marketing techniques to trick users into obtaining their devious piece of software without understanding how it actually works. Even though this program might be advertised as a tool that will enhance your online experience in numerous ways, you must now that is not the case. In reality, the hijacker in question will do the opposite of what it should. Basically, due to this intrusive application, your daily online experiences will be ruined in various ways. On top of that, it has been discovered that these alterations could also turn out to be the reason your operating system might be exposed to potentially dangerous web content. Do not take your chances with Monsear.xyz and remove it without any hesitation by following the instructions that we present below. Read more »

Guardware@india.com Ransomware

Guardware@india.com Ransomware

According to our Internet security experts, Guardware@india.com Ransomware is a highly malicious application that was designed to encrypt your personal files and demand that you pay a ransom for the decryption key in order to decrypt them. However, we recommend that you remove it instead of paying the ransom because you might not receive the decryption key once you have paid. It uses the AES-256 encryption algorithm, so its encryption method is quite strong, and our researchers say that decrypting your files using a third-party decryption tool is nearly impossible. For more information, we invite you to read this whole article. Read more »

Searchz.co

Searchz.co

Although, not yet very popular, Searchz.co may show up in your browsers after you let a browser hijacker enter your system. Our malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com say that this search engine may look all very neat and professional, it may still present to you potentially unreliable web content through third-party advertising and links on the search results page. If this is not enough for you to want to remove Searchz.co from your computer, let us tell you that the presence of this threat in your browsers could easily mean that other malware infections also entered your computer along with this hijacker. This can already seriously risk your privacy and your system security. If you want to restore order on your PC, we recommend that you delete Searchz.co and all other programs that could pose a threat to you. Please read on to find out more about this infection and how you can defend your PC from similar invasions. Read more »

Totopweb.com

Totopweb.com

Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts have recently tested Totopweb.com, and it was found that it is a new browser hijacker that belongs to the family known for Jogostempo.com and Top8844.com hijackers (they all have identical interfaces). The creators of these threats are still unknown, but there is little doubt that they are not trustworthy. Although it might seem as if the hijackers from this family are harmless, the reality is that they cannot be trusted one bit. There is no official information supporting these hijackers, which makes them unpredictable, and that is not something to ignore. Unsurprisingly, most users skip the privacy policies and other legal statements that are usually represented to users upon installation of software. Due to this, we are sure that many users will not even notice that this information is missing. However, it is one of the biggest reasons to delete Totopweb.com from your web browsers. You will learn all about this and the removal procedures if you continue reading this report. Read more »

Hotwebfree.com

Hotwebfree.com

Hotwebfree.com can appear in your major browsers as your new home page after you let on board a suspicious software bundle. This questionable search engine can infiltrate your system after you click on unsafe third-party content, such as a banner and a pop-up advertisement. Our malware specialists have categorized this threat as a browser hijacker due to its capability to change your browser settings. It is one thing that this hijacker can introduce you to potentially unsafe third-party ads and links through the contents it may show to you. Another thing is that this infection could bring several malware threats on board, which could clearly pose multiple threats to your virtual security. If you want to make sure that your system remains secure, we advise you to remove Hotwebfree.com and all other potentially risky applications that may mean a risk to your privacy or to your data stored on your computer. Please read our full report to learn more about this malware infection and options you may have to protect your computer from similar or even worse hits. Read more »