Blammo@cock.li Ransomware is an obscure computer infection that has been out there for a while. It is very likely that its control and command center is not functional anymore. Therefore, it might be that it is no longer possible to retrieve the decryption key from these criminals. In fact, when it comes to such infections, we believe that paying the ransom seldom works. Therefore, there is no need to focus on spending your money on this scam. It is necessary to remove Blammo@cock.li Ransomware from your computer immediately. It is not hard to do because the program does not drop that many files. Read more »
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MusixLib Start
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on April 4, 2018
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If you ever come across an application known as MusixLib Start, be sure to avoid it since it cannot be considered trustworthy. In fact, malware experts working at Anti-Spyware-101.com have dubbed it as yet another potentially unwanted program, which should be removed if it is ever found up and running on your operating system. Our researchers have assigned such classification because this application is capable of intrusive functionality. It can make unwanted changes to your browser's default settings without requiring your consent. As a consequence of that, your online experiences will become annoying and frustrating. If that was not enough, you must know that this dubious program could expose your operating system to dangerous web content. Find out how that could happen by reading the rest of this report. Alongside such information, you will find a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete MusixLib Start in just a few simple steps. Read more »
Uselessdisk Ransomware
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on April 3, 2018
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Uselessdisk Ransomware is a malicious application that displays a black window with a message claiming that files have been encrypted and, because of this, the victim must pay a ransom if he/she wishes to get those files back. We can assure you that this is a complete lie – your files have not been encrypted, but it does not mean that the entrance of this malicious application is not a serious problem. As has been observed during the analysis carried out by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, instead of encrypting users’ personal files like a bunch of ransomware infections do, Uselessdisk Ransomware rewrites the MBR (Master Boot Record) and corrupts the partition table of the hard drive, making the recovery of the hard drive a hard task. Petya Ransomware is another example of ransomware infections modifying the MBR; however, in case of the entrance of this threat, users can undo the damage caused by the ransomware infection using the Windows repair tool that can be found on the OS installation disc. Unfortunately, Uselessdisk Ransomware is a harsher malicious application. Read more »
Searchvaults.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 30, 2018
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Searchvaults.com does not fall under any classification yet; however, computer security experts consider it to be unreliable. Therefore, if you ever encounter it, we would advise you to be extra cautious with it just in case. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com believe there might be a possibility the application could show suspicious links, banners, or other advertising content belonging to various third parties. Such material could be dangerous to interact with which is why it is advisable not to take any chances with Searchvaults.com and remove it at once. After all, the application might be using a custom Google search engine to gather the results, so why not use google.com instead? If you decide to follow our advice and get rid of this suspicious search engine, you should check the instructions available at the end of the text as they will explain how to eliminate the tool manually. Read more »
Go.paradiskus.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 30, 2018
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Go.paradiskus.com is an application that you should not have up and running on your operating system. If you ever encounter this program while browsing the Internet, be sure to do everything that you can to refrain from it since it exhibits invasive and otherwise suspicious functionality. Malware researchers at our internal labs have classified this dubious piece of software as one more browser hijacker. The primary reason for such classification is that it can easily make undesirable changes to your browser's default settings without requiring your consent. If that was not enough, you must know that this devious application could prove to be quite dangerous, to put it lightly. If you want to have a better understanding of this hijacker's inner workings, be sure to read our report entirely. Below, you will also find a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete Go.paradiskus.com once and for all. Read more »
Rapid 2.0 Ransomware
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 29, 2018
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Rapid 2.0 Ransomware is most likely a new version of our previously reviewed threat by a similar name (Rapid Ransomware). Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com were able to test it, and from what they have learned it seems this new variant is extremely dangerous. It is not enough that it may lock all user’s private files, but it might also continue encrypting new data even later on until it is removed from the computer. This is why we recommend erasing it with no hesitation the moment you notice it on your system. Paying the ransom as usual in such situations is not advisable since cybercriminals could trick you. To assist you with the malware’s deletion we will add steps explaining how to get rid of it manually just a bit below this article. However, if you need more help or have other questions about Rapid 2.0 Ransomware; feel free to write a comment at the end of this page or reach us via social media. Read more »
GSearch Extension
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 29, 2018
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GSearch Extension is a Google Chrome browser extension that offers a simple and authentic-looking search page for you; however, we are not convinced that it is reliable. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have categorized this tool as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because of its capability to display questionable search results that may lead to potentially unreliable websites. This is how this PUP may pose a threat, even if an indirect one, to your virtual security. This PUP is also known as Gatmog Search Extension. It may be installed knowingly via official sources but it is more likely that it crawls onto your system without your noticing it along with malware infections. All in all, we believe that it is necessary for you to remove GSearch Extension as soon as possible to have one less source of threat on board. Read more »
Backdoor.Athena
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 27, 2018
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It is possible Backdoor.Athena is a Trojan application created to fight cyber-crime. Apparently, the program was designed by the United States government and a company titled Siege Technologies. Our researchers Anti-spyware-101.com say the infection may allow the one using it to get access to another computer, gather information from such device, install software on it without the user’s permission, and so on. Of course, we cannot be one hundred percent sure since we could not obtain any samples and test it on our own. Thus, mainly all the information about it comes from leaked Backdoor.Athena documents that were recently uploaded on the Internet by WikiLeaks. Further, in the article, we will present the information we were able to find about this Trojan, so if you came here to find out about it, we encourage you to have a look at the rest of our report. Read more »
Search.searchwtii.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 27, 2018
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You do not want Search.searchwtii.com set as your homepage or default search provider, and you do not want it represented via the New Tab either. That is because this search tool is a browser hijacker that was created to redirect you to a third-party search engine without your permission, showcase sponsored content by modifying the search results you see, as well as collect information about you using intrusive web cookies. These are the reasons you should delete Search.searchwtii.com from your web browser immediately. Of course, it is most likely that there is at least one more piece that you need to remove from your browser, and that is an extension called “Watch TV Instantly.” This extension, most likely, is responsible for hijacking your web browser. Unfortunately, other undesirable programs – and maybe even malware – might exist on your operating system. Therefore, if you have faced the hijacker and/or the unwanted extension, immediately perform a full system scan. Read more »
Stinger Ransomware
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 26, 2018
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Stinger Ransomware is a harmful file-encrypting application that may encipher user’s data and then show a ransom note asking to pay for its decryption. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say you can quickly recognize the threat if you take a look at the encrypted files’ titles. Provided, they are enciphered by this malware they should be marked with .Stinger extension, e.g., roses.jpg.Stinger. According to the ransom note, the infection’s creators want about one hundred US dollars, but we would not recommend paying it as there are no guarantees they will help you decrypt your files. For those who do not wish to lose their money in vain, we advise erasing Stinger Ransomware at once. Later on, if you made any backup copies before the malicious application appeared, you could use them to recover encrypted files instead of dealing with the hackers. Those who would like to try to remove it manually could follow the instructions available below, although if the steps seem a bit difficult for you keep it in mind, it might be safer to use a legitimate antimalware tool instead. Read more »
