Nebula Exploit Kit is a malicious software package that specialists came across for the first time in February, 2017. Most probably, it is a new variant of another Exploit Kit called Sundown. It is considered “new” because it has new indicators of compromise (IOCs); however, researchers have observed that it exploits some old vulnerabilities that are also exploited by RIG Exploit Kit, Neutrino Exploit Kit, Terror Exploit Kit, and Sundown Exploit Kit: CVE-2014-6332, CVE-2015-0016, CVE-2013-2551, CVE-2013-2551, CVE-2015-8651, CVE-2015-7645, and CVE-2016-4117. Mainly, Nebula Exploit Kit is used to drop the malicious payload on victims’ computers (it might be any malicious application), but it should be noted that not everybody can take advantage of it because it is not a free toolkit. Cyber criminals who want to use it for their malicious deeds need to pay money for it. Read more »
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ISP Has Blocked Your PC fake alert
ISP Has Blocked Your PC fake alert is a misguiding notification that is meant to trick you into calling schemers who are disguised as Microsoft technicians. The number, +1-888-876-8163, is represented via a misleading notification that you are likely to face if you carelessly click misleading ads and links, or visit scam-related websites. Is it possible that you need to delete ISP Has Blocked Your PC fake alert-related malware? Although that is unlikely to be the case, it is definitely a possibility you need to consider. We suggest using a malware scanner to rule this possibility out. Obviously, if malware is found, you should focus on removing it right now, but the misleading scam should not be ignored. Even if you get rid of it by closing the page representing it or the browser altogether, there are certain things you need to take care of. If you want to learn more about that, you should continue reading this report. Read more »
Practise Typing Tests Extension
Practise Typing Tests Extension could be one of the Mindspark applications, and sadly this developer is not known for its reliability. Our researchers believe the extension might be related to this company because after installation it shows a toolbar with particular links and a few of them redirect to Mindspark web pages. Users should also know the add-on could inject the search results with unreliable advertisements from various third parties. We would highly recommend staying away from it as the ads may come from anywhere, which means some part of them might be dangerous. What’s more, because of the described behavior and some other reasons that we will discuss in this article, Practise Typing Tests Extension falls under the classification of browser hijackers. Consequently, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend removing it before anything goes wrong and if you decide to do so, you could use the manual deletion instructions available below. Read more »
MBRlock Ransomware
If you ever come across a program known as MBRlock Ransomware, be sure to do everything in your power to stay away from it since it happens to be an extremely malicious piece of software. After all, it has been classified as a ransomware application. Programs of this category are defined by their ability lock massive quantities of data in a matter of minutes. If this malware is ever found up and running on your personal computer, be sure to perform its complete removal right away. It is critical to do so as soon as possible since keeping it active on your personal computer could lead to devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. If you wish to have a better understanding of this devious application's functionality, make sure to read the rest of this article. Furthermore, you will find useful virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Besides such information, we also include a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete MBRlock Ransomware. Read more »
Universal PC Mechanic
Universal PC Mechanic might look like a useful computer optimization tool, but our security researchers claim that this is a potentially unwanted program that should be removed from your computer. It does not mean that the program is a direct security threat. In fact, it is far from a malicious infection. However, it is very unlikely that the application will live up to its promises because such programs often enter computers with the intention to make easy money. They want to gather your payments, and they do not care about the features the program is supposed to have. Read more »
Rescroller Extension
Rescroller Extension is a suspicious browser extension categorized as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP. Users usually get it from http://jinlun007.com/cixv/?&from=media, which might appear as a pop-up. Also, it used to be available at the Chrome Web Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dmlhkniepcckhimnledfjmhkjomacddn). No matter how this Google Chrome extension has infiltrated your computer and affected your web browser, you should remove it as soon as possible even though it promises to make it possible to “browse the internet without letting search providers track your history.” It is because it is not fully trustworthy software. Potentially unwanted applications do not work as harmful malware, but they might still perform undesirable activities on users’ computers, so we do not recommend keeping them active. If it is still hard for you to make up your mind, you should read the rest of this report carefully and only then make the final decision. We hope that you decide to remove Rescroller Extension. If so, feel free to use the removal guide prepared by our specialists (you will find it right below this article). Read more »
Honor Ransomware
Honor Ransomware might encipher user’s files, then rename them and replace their original extension with .honor, for example, a file called picture.jpg could turn into uqa1-.honor and so on. Unfortunately, data affected by this threat becomes unusable, and thus the user becomes unable to open it. The only way to restore enciphered files is with a decryption tool, but it does not look like the malware’s creators are offering it. Apparently, they do not drop any ransom note in which they would suggest paying for a decryption tool. Therefore, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com advise deleting the malicious program right away. After Honor Ransomware is erased, it should be safe to transfer backup copies if the user has any. As you see the enciphered files cannot be recovered, but they can be replaced with undamaged copies of them. To find out more information about the threat we invite you to read the rest of this text, and if you need any help with its deletion, you should take a look at the removal instructions available below this report. Read more »
Microsoft System Security Alert fake alert
The trademark of Microsoft has again been misused by schemers to trick users with a fake alert into thinking that the Microsoft System Security Alert is a legitimate notification. If your browser shows you a full-screen browser window containing a warning in a red background, you are dealing with another scam aimed at making you call a toll-free number. The Microsoft System Security Alert fake alert should be ignored, and closed if possible, because it is another example of social engineering. The attackers seeks to manipulate users into taking action to solve the issue presented in the warning providing misleading information. It is essential to ignore the instructions given in the fake alert, because this bogus security notification has been created to obtain from you any benefit possible. Read more »
'YouTube Reward Center' Pop-Up
If you see a 'YouTube Reward Center' Pop-Up while browsing, it is quite possible that your PC has been compromised and malware infections has slithered on. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a new fake alert that may scam you by making you believe that you can get a "must-have" product like an iPhone X for $1 or even as a present when you buy something else. The malicious program responsible for this fake alert can also extract personal information from victims, which can be used, for example, to customize these fake alerts depending on your location and your browser. In other words, these fake alerts are indeed randomly generated fake pop-up links that can be different for users in different parts of the world. We recommend that you remove 'YouTube Reward Center' Pop-Up immediately, before you may end up on a malicious site or infect your computer with further threats. Read more »
Google Survey Scam
Google Survey Scam redirects the user to web pages showing fictitious surveys, lotteries, and so on. Thus, coming across this threat might put your privacy at risk. The problem is that the fake alerts could offer various rewards and so convince users into submitting their personal information. Needless to say, in reality, you will not get any rewards. On the contrary, if the cyber criminals behind this scam obtain sensitive data they could attempt to scam you. For this reason, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com highly recommend not to submit any information or answer any questions on notifications displayed by Google Survey Scam. Instead, we advise users to close the fake alert immediately and then reset the browser. If you do not know how to get rid of the threat’s shown alerts or reset the browser, you should take a look at the instructions we will add below this article. Read more »
