If you are wondering why your computer functions significantly slower, it might be a strong indication that a program entitled Google Bebeh CPU Miner active on your personal computer. If that happens to be the case, we urge you to execute its complete removal as soon as possible. Our research team has classified this application as a Trojan due to its devious inner workings. During the extensive investigation, it has been discovered that developers of this malware use it to make illegal profits. That is so because it is designed to mine various digital currencies without your consent. To have a better understanding of its dubious functionality, be sure to read this article entirely. Furthermore, you will find a few virtual security recommendations that you should consider practicing if you wish to have a secure system at all times. Finally, to help you delete Google Bebeh CPU Miner in just a few simple steps we provide its detailed removal guide. Read more »
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PublicHotsp
In this report, we would like to talk about a potentially unwanted program known as PublicHotsp. The research shows it could be bundled with adware, which means installing it might result in allowing unreliable tools supported by advertising to enter the system. As a consequence, the user could be introduced to doubtful advertisements from various third parties. Therefore, if you see such content, it is advisable to check your system and erase possible threats. Also, until you find the advertisements source, it would be smart try not to interact with any ads since the chances are they might be possibly malicious. In fact, we do not think it would be wise to leave PublicHotsp unattended as well, and if you choose to eliminate it, we encourage you to check the instructions added at the end of the text. Read more »
5finder.com
If you have discovered that 5finder.com has replaced your regular default search provider, most likely, you can find the 5finder extension installed as well. This extension can be downloaded from the Chrome web store at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/5finder/hllhmnocnnpkdlonakiicfpohccpecni, but it is also represented via P2P file-sharing websites. In this case, the installer of this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is introduced to the user via a pop-up. It is difficult to say whether the PUP stands on its own or travels bundled with third-party software. If it is downloaded along with other suspicious and undesirable pieces of software, it is crucial to perform an inspection. While experienced users might handle it on their own, we suggest installing a malware scanner tool that is set up to inspect the system and go through every file to unveil any malicious ones. Hopefully, the removal of other threats is not what you need to worry about, and you only need to focus on deleting 5finder.com. Read more »
Pegasus Spyware Activated Fake Alert
Fake alerts are quite common nowadays since malware developers use them to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. Malware experts at our internal labs have discovered one such bogus message, which goes by the name of Pegasus Spyware Activated Fake Alert. It is critical to do everything in your power to refrain from this suspicious alert as it could prove to be quite dangerous. Encountering it might lead to financial loses and further virtual security problems. It is also important to note that there are a couple of different ways that you might encounter this hoax notification. One of them is via a redirection, which might be a result of reckless online behavior. Also, you must be aware that a suspicious third-party application could initiate it. Learn more about this fake alert by reading the rest of our article. Below you will also find a few virtual security tips along with a generic removal guide that will help you delete a program linked to Pegasus Spyware Activated Fake Alert in no time at all. Read more »
FolderShare
If you are thinking about installing FolderShare, we suggest you think twice. If you install this program, the chances are that you will install undesirable adware files without knowing about it as well. That is because the potentially unwanted program comes bundled with adware. Unfortunately, the users of this PUP are unlikely to realize this until they start seeing random ads pop-up again and again. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that ads should be shown via web pages that are opened in new windows, and so not noticing them is impossible. Interacting with these ads could be extremely risky and dangerous, which is why we do not recommend it. To learn more about the risks associated with adware-related ads you should continue reading this article. You should also continue reading if you want to delete FolderShare from your system. While you can remove the adware components on their own, a program that installs them is not really reliable, and so it is advised that you get rid of the PUP too. Read more »
FUCKMEDADDY Ransomware
A new ransomware application seems to appear every single day. Malware experts at our internal labs have discovered a new program of this category, which is known as FUCKMEDADDY Ransomware. If you ever come across this devious application, be sure to do everything in your power to refrain from it. In most instances, malware developers use programs of this classification to make illegal profits from naive Intern users. The devious scheme under with such intrusive applications function is quite simple; the malware in question encrypts data on the affected computer and the asks for a ransom in return for decryption services. To have an in-depth understanding of this malicious application's functionality, be sure to read this article entirely. Also, you will find a few tips that will help you maintain a secure operating system at all times. Finally, we include a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete FUCKMEDADDY Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
You Have Won Microsoft Gift Today fake alert
You Have Won Microsoft Gift Today fake alert is a scam developed by cyber crooks to make illegal profits from naive Internet users. Such scams are extremely popular since they fool quite a few users. There are a few ways that you might encounter this invasive alert. One of them is via a redirection, which could be caused by reckless behavior online. Another way that you might come across this intrusive message is due to a suspicious application, which might prompt it. In our article, we provide extensive information about this fake alert and the danger that it might impose. Also, we include a few simple, yet effective virtual security recommendations that will allow you to maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Alongside such information, you will also find a generic removal guide that you should use to delete a program linked to You Have Won Microsoft Gift Today fake alert once and for all. Read more »
Antrie.com
You may find Antrie.com as you open your browsers and wonder how this search website appeared there. But you may also be the kind of user who does not really pay attention to what comes up as your homepage because you have seen all kinds of search pages there and take these for granted. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should be careful with this one because it is indeed a browser hijacker that may introduce you to potentially unsafe third-party contents. Yet another bad bit of news when finding this hijacker on board is that you may find other malware infections as well. We advise you to remove Antrie.com from your computer as soon as possible because you could let further infections onto your machine or end up being scammed. Please read our full report to learn more about this threat and how you can avoid similar ones in the future. Read more »
30Tab Safe Navigation
30Tab Safe Navigation may appear in your browsers as your new homepage and present to you potentially risky third-party advertisements and links. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that this a browser hijacker that is very similar to Search.mpc.am. Since we have not found any official website that promote this search page as a standalone browser extension or application, it is quite likely that it may sneak onto your computer under questionable and deceitful circumstances, such as in a bundled version. Unfortunately, this also means that there could be several other malicious threats as well as potentially unwanted programs on board right now. This could seriously increase the vulnerability of your system. This is why we believe that you should remove 30Tab Safe Navigation from your computer if you want to feel safe in your virtual world without becoming paranoid. Read more »
Cryptomaniac Ransomware
Malware researchers have come across a nasty malicious program called Cryptomaniac Ransomware in the middle of December, 2017. It seems that it has not become a popular threat up to this day, but the situation might change soon. Also, it does not mean that it is impossible to encounter this threat if it is unpopular. According to specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com, this infection is mainly distributed via spam emails. Users find either malicious links or malicious attachments in these spam emails. On top of that, it might slither onto computers without permission if unsafe RDP access credentials are used. Finally, it might be possible to download this threat directly from some kind of website containing tons of free software. Of course, Cryptomaniac Ransomware acts the same in all the cases. That is, it encrypts users’ personal files right away. There is only one reason it has been programmed to perform this only activity on victims’ computers – cyber criminals want your money. You should not give them the reason to continue developing new threats, i.e. you should not transfer money to them. Make sure you erase the ransomware infection from your computer too because it seems that it can erase randomly-picked encrypted files making them gone forever. On top of that, we are sure it will not miss an opportunity to lock more files on your computer if you open its launcher accidentally and it starts working again. Read more »
