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Master Pc Cleaner

Posted by on October 9, 2017 No comments
Master Pc Cleaner

Master Pc Cleaner is one of those questionable supposed PC optimizers that promise you faster PC performance and boot-up, but the truth is that you will never really see your PC performing any better. The Windows Registry fixes and temporary file removals this software may apply have not too much to do with your computer's overall performance. Well, may be there is a psychological factor here that after using such software, you would feel your computer boosted just simply in your mind or as a way of perception. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com have found that this application is yet another potentially unwanted program (PUP) very similar to AdvanceSystemCare, SystemKeeperPro, and SystemBoosterPro, which all claim to be PC optimizers. We cannot say that this PUP means any direct and dangerous threat to your system but its free version is definitely useless because it may just display made-up scan results to push you to buy the full version to be able to fix these supposed errors. Since this PUP may enter your system along with other PUPs or even malware infections, we suggest that you remove Master Pc Cleaner as soon as possible. Read more »

CypherPy Ransomware

Posted by on October 6, 2017 No comments
CypherPy Ransomware

CypherPy Ransomware appears to be a newly created file-encrypting malware that may work on devices running either Windows or Linux. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com report the threat can affect videos, text documents, various archives, executable files, pictures, photos, and so on. It means if the malicious application enters your system it can ruin your personal data. Of course, it can be quickly recovered if the user prepared backup copies in case of such emergency. Just before attempting to transfer the unaffected copies, for safety reasons we would recommend erasing the malware first. The removal steps available below the report can help you complete this task, although if you wish to be one hundred percent sure CypherPy Ransomware is gone it might be waise to do a full system check-up with a legitimate antimalware tool instead. However, there is no need to decide right away as for starters we invite you to read the text and learn more about this file-encrypting application. Read more »

Games.onesearch.org

Posted by on October 6, 2017 No comments
Games.onesearch.org

Games.onesearch.org is a search engine that can be spread by deceptive pop-ups and bundled software installers. The search engine can be set as the default search engine and home page of the Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers if you do not keep the system protected, or pay no attention to the details displayed by the software installer. Due to the fact that the changes are very often made surreptitiously or without an apparent warning, this type of behavior is called browser hijacking, and the very search engine is referred to as a browser hijacker. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends taking action immediately once unsolicited changes are noticed in order to prevent unexpected consequences regarding those changes. It is highly advisable to remove Games.onesearch.org, that is, to fix your browser settings so that you do not end up suffering malware attacks and data loss. Read more »

Search.htextfrompc.co

Posted by on October 6, 2017 No comments
Search.htextfrompc.co

We do not think that there are users out there who set Search.htextfrompc.co willingly on their browsers. It is more likely that this search tool replaces users’ default homepages on their browsers due to the entrance of a browser hijacker. Unfortunately, it is compatible with all browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, so if you get infected with the browser hijacker, your all browsers’ settings will be altered. There are two types of users: those who notice the changes applied to their browsers but do not do anything about that and those who do not want to see Search.htextfrompc.co open for them. We hope that you belong to the second group of users and go to remove this Polarity Technologies Ltd product from your browsers today. Of course, this search tool is considered unreliable not without reason. It has several drawbacks that make it one of those untrustworthy search providers. The last paragraph will tell you more about it, so continue reading! Read more »

CyberDrill Ransomware

Posted by on October 5, 2017 No comments
CyberDrill Ransomware

If you ever find a program that is known as CyberDrill Ransomware active on your personal computer, do not hesitate and conduct its complete removal right away. Keeping this malicious application up and running on your personal computer is dangerous, to put it lightly. Ransomware programs are infamous for their malicious functionality; right upon intrusion, they can encrypt large numbers of files without any authorization or notification. As you can imagine, such harmful functionality could lead to disastrous outcomes. Since the recent outburst of ransomware applications does not seem to be stopping anytime soon, in our article, we provide a few virtual security recommendations that will improve your overall virtual security. We also include further information about the inner workings of CyberDrill Ransomware along with its comprehensive removal guide that will help you delete it without encountering any major problems. Read more »

Toothy

Posted by on October 5, 2017 No comments
Toothy

Have you downloaded Toothy in a regular manner, o were you forced to download it? This is an extension that is compatible with Google Chrome, and Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has found that it can be introduced to users via an unreliable page that goes full-screen with a notification suggesting that the page can be closed only if you let the add-on in. At first sight, this add-on does not look dangerous at all, and it might be represented via the Google Chrome store – which, of course, is a reputable source – but that does not mean that you should install it. If you are being pushed to install anything, you should NOT; even if it looks harmless or beneficial. Instead, you need to focus on closing the page representing the installer. You might be able to do that by clicking the F11 button or by switching to a different window using the Alt+Tab key combination. If you end up installing it, we recommend that you delete Toothy. Unfortunately, other threats might exist along with this PUP (potentially unwanted program). Read more »

Music Center Search

Posted by on October 5, 2017 No comments
Music Center Search

Our cybersecurity specialists have tested Music Center Search and concluded it to be a potentially unwanted program because of the way its developers distribute it. Hence, you can get redirected to its download website from torrent and other content distributing sites. Apart from that, it seems to provide its users with the features it claims to provide. This browser extension is by no means malicious, but you might want to remove it from your PC, provided that you got it accidentally. In this article, we will talk about how this extension is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it. For more information, please read this whole article. Read more »

Goto.searchpro.club Redirect

Posted by on October 4, 2017 No comments

Goto.searchpro.club Redirect can be considered an adware server that is used by third-party applications to distribute commercial content. It means that if you see this domain on your browser, you have been redirected to it by some program or by some website that indulges in third-party advertising. The bottom line is that the adware sever is not a direct computer infection. In order to avoid Goto.searchpro.club Redirect, you need to look for ways to protect yourself and your computer from various security threats. For that, you should consider acquiring a powerful antispyware program that will cater to all your needs. Read more »

Onion3Cry Ransomware

Posted by on October 4, 2017 No comments
Onion3Cry Ransomware

If a window entitled “onion3 crypt” has popped up on your screen, there is no doubt that a malicious infection called Onion3Cry Ransomware has slithered in. If this malicious infection successfully invades an operating system, it quickly encrypts files that represent photos, documents, and other text and media files. Just like most ransomware threats, this one encrypts files that are considered personal. If these files are backed up externally or online, you do not need to stress about the files that were corrupted on your PC. But if backups do not exist, the malicious ransomware might push you into communicating with cyber criminals and paying a huge ransom for a tool that probably does not even exist. Needless to say, Anti-Spyware-101.com research team does not recommend wasting your money. Does that mean that the files corrupted on your PC are lost for good? While there is a small chance that a free decryptor will become available in the future, it is most likely that your files are lost. In either case, you must delete Onion3Cry Ransomware, and that is what we focus on in this report. Read more »

Search.ibrowser.io

Posted by on October 3, 2017 No comments

If the settings of your web browsers on your device with the Android OS or iOS have been altered and now you see Search.ibrowser.io every time you open your web browser, it is very likely that they have all been hijacked. That is, their settings have been changed without your knowledge/permission. Search.ibrowser.io should be set as your new homepage only, but do not be very surprised if you discover it in the place of your default search tool too. Since this search provider is definitely not one of those legitimate search engines, do not even think about keeping it set on browsers. Security specialists say that it is only a question of time when problems arise if you use Search.ibrowser.io to perform web searches – it might expose users to potential threats in no time, so our recommendation for you would be to get rid of it as soon as possible. The appearance of this dubious search tool on browsers is usually linked to the installation of a malicious app, so its removal will not be an easy task for sure. Read more »