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SmartStreamSearch

SmartStreamSearch

SmartStreamSearch is not so smart. In fact, it is pretty dumb, considering how useless it is. Does it offer streaming? It does not. Does it offer a streaming-related search? It does not. Does it offer any kind of search service? That is debatable, but our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has found that the extension redirects to a third-party search engine rather than produce its own search results, and that means that it does not actually offer a search service. In fact, this extension does not offer anything, and that is one reason why it is known as a PUP – potentially unwanted program. Another reason is that this extension performs certain actions silently, and these actions are questionable. For one, the PUP can collect PII (personally identifiable information). Also, it can share that PII with undisclosed parties. Are you ready to delete SmartStreamSearch? We are sure that you are. Read more »

Mifr Ransomware

Mifr Ransomware

Did you think that your Windows operating system was secure prior to the invasion of Mifr Ransomware? If you did, you must have changed your mind because if a system is protected appropriately, malware shouldn’t be able to slither in. Unfortunately, this ransomware is not one of the threats that you can remove and escape all consequences. It encrypts all personal files, and that does not change once you delete Mifr Ransomware. Of course, that should not deter you from eliminating this dangerous malware, and if you have no idea as to how to even approach the task, we strongly advise that you keep reading this report. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has recently analyzed the threat thoroughly, and we know what the best way to get rid of it is. As always, we have the comments section opened, and you can add your questions for our team to address. Read more »

Advanced Network Care

Advanced Network Care

Advanced Network Care happens to be a potentially unwanted program that works on Mac OS. Whenever we deal with such applications, we have to emphasize that they are not genuine malware infections. What’s more, users tend to install them willingly. Likewise, you probably installed Advanced Network Care thinking that this application will improve your system’s performance or that it will somehow enhance your network activity. However, security experts say that not everything about this application is nice and easy. Therefore, we would strongly recommend removing Advanced Network Care from your system, which you can do by following the guidelines below this description. Read more »

Go-movix.com

Our research team says that Go-movix.com is a potentially unwanted application that affects the Chrome browser. The reason we use this keyword for the app is that sometimes users search for information on the program using the web domain that this program sets as their default search provider. However, whether you’re looking for Go-movix.com or Go Movix, the point is that you’re still dealing with the same app. And you can use the same removal methods to get rid of Go-movix.com and Go Movix. Please scroll to the bottom of this entry for the manual removal guidelines. Read more »

v315 Ransomware

v315 Ransomware

Do you think that v315 Ransomware is just a ridiculous little infection that was created by an amateur cybercriminal? Well, if this malware slithered into your Windows operating system and encrypted your personal files, your demeanor would quickly change. Even if this malware were to be controlled by a complete amateur, there is no doubt that it can do great damage to one’s files. The encryptor that the cybercriminals behind this malware are using is lethal, and once files are encrypted, there is nothing you can do to restore them back. Unfortunately, this lends a hand to the attackers because they can be more successful at extorting money. If you keep reading our report, you will learn how the malicious infection spreads and what it was created for. You will also learn how to delete v315 Ransomware from your Windows operating system and how to keep it safe against other threats in the future. Read more »

Adteacbarbe.info

Adteacbarbe.info is a good example of what an adware server is and how it behaves. If you were to try and access this domain, you would see that it is no longer online. However, we would like you to use this adware server as an example of what could happen if you stray away from the safe path of web browsing. While such servers are not direct system security threats, there is a reason they get taken down immediately. Hence, use this entry as a warning, and learn how to stay away from potentially harmful third-party content. Read more »

Banjo Ransomware

Banjo Ransomware

Banjo Ransomware could have been executed without your knowledge. However, you could have executed it yourself too. Cybercriminals behind ransomware are often using spam emails and inconspicuous downloaders to introduce Windows users to the malicious launchers. Of course, that is done covertly, and to trick targets into clicking on file attachments or running a bundled installer, they usually offer something impossible to ignore. So, for example, the misleading spam email could suggest that the attached document contains a discount code, and the downloader might suggest that it contains a free installer of an otherwise expensive piece of software. Whatever tricks have been used to launch this malware on your operating system, your personal files must have been encrypted. So, how do you decrypt them? Unfortunately, that might be impossible to do. Even if that is the case, you still need to remove Banjo Ransomware. Read more »

Clickstar.club

Clickstar.club

Clickstar.club is a good example of an adware domain that exposes users to potentially corrupted content. It is very likely that the website has been taken down by now, but there might be many other adware servers out there that exhibit similar performance. So, take this description as a cautionary tale about how you should avoid the likes of Clickstar.club, and protect your personal information from potential exploitation. Please note that adware servers are not physically there on your computer, so you need to look for other potentially unwanted programs if you want to remove something. Read more »

Sglh Ransomware

Sglh Ransomware

Your Windows operating system requires full-time protection because the creator of Sglh Ransomware knows what security backdoors and vulnerabilities they can exploit to get in. Only trustworthy security software in combination with your own cautiousness can help you evade malware, and so if you do not have your system fully protected yet, that is something to think about. Of course, if your system has been invaded, and your personal files were encrypted, you might choose to figure out what to do with that first. So, which files did this ransomware encrypt on your computer? Most likely, highly sensitive and important files were corrupted, and now you are ready to try anything just to get them back. We have a few suggestions for things you could try, but of course, our main goal is to help you delete Sglh Ransomware. Note that the longer you wait to remove this malware, the longer you will remain vulnerable. Read more »

RedRoman Ransomware

RedRoman Ransomware

When did RedRoman Ransomware invade your Windows operating system? If you have no idea, you might not be able to figure out how this malware attacked. However, some victims might be able to link the invasion of the threat with certain actions. For example, if you downloaded something or opened a spam email attachment not long before your files were corrupted, you probably can tell how this malware slithered in. Of course, that only teaches you a lesson on how to evade threats in the future. Right now, this knowledge gives you nothing because once your files are encrypted, it does not matter how it happened, you cannot recover them. Can you delete RedRoman Ransomware? Of course, you can, and you should, but do not expect the files to be restored automatically. Can you use a third-party decryptor? One that worked did not exist at the time of research, and if you find one that claims to be able to help, make sure you are cautious and thorough with your research. The last thing you need is to have to remove more threats. Read more »