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TelevisionAce Toolbar

Posted by on September 1, 2017 No comments
TelevisionAce Toolbar

Are you familiar with Mindspark Interactive Network? That is the company that has created TelevisionAce Toolbar, an extension that is represented via the New Tab to help you find your favorite TV shows and stream episodes. While the extension itself is free, it will not help you stream TV shows or movies for free. Instead, it will provide you with a list of services that you can sign up for to stream the desired content. Besides that, the add-on specifically promotes ESPN, NBC, Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix streaming services. Also, it promotes vulture.com and tvlistings.zap2it.com, both of which offer movie and TV-related content. The suspicious extension provides users with links to YouTube, Facebook, Target, Walmart, Instagram, and other popular sites as well. Undoubtedly, at first sight, the extension seems quite useful, but our Anti-spyware-101.com researchers do not recommend making any assumptions. If you want to learn why we recommend deleting TelevisionAce Toolbar and why we classify it as a potentially unwanted program, you need to keep reading. Read more »

Findgofind.com

Posted by on August 31, 2017 No comments
Findgofind.com

Our researchers say users who surf the Internet with Findgofind.com could endanger the device, as the provided search results might be modified and so they may contain links to potentially malicious web pages. Users who do want even to risk coming across such content should erase the application with no hesitation. No need to worry if you do not know how to achieve it; at the end of this report there will be removal instructions you could follow. Also, Findgofind.com is considered to be a browser hijacker and according to our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com users should be able to delete such a threat with a legitimate antimalware tool too. For more information about this browser hijacker, you should keep reading this report. Read more »

Kariloo

Posted by on August 31, 2017 No comments
Kariloo

Kariloo is a new browser extension that has caught the attention of our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com because having it in your browser may put your virtual security at risk. This Google Chrome extension promises you "excellent content search" by installing its own search engine as your default and changing your home page and new tab page settings, too. Due to its capabilities, we have labeled this threat as a browser hijacker. It is quite likely that you did not even install this tool knowingly. In that case it could mean that there are other malware threats on your system as well. These infections may expose you to dangerous third-party content that could cause further system security issues for you, not to mention the possibility of privacy breach and online scams. Since you cannot trust the search results this browser hijacker presents to you either, we believe that it is best for you to remove Kariloo as soon as possible to protect your PC from malicious attacks. Please read on to find out more about this malware infection and how you may be able to avoid such threats in the future. Read more »

Kappa Ransomware

Posted by on August 31, 2017 No comments
Kappa Ransomware

A new ransomware infection has been discovered by our research team, and it goes by the name Kappa Ransomware. By the time you are reading this, the malicious ransomware might have been unleashed already, and your personal files might have been encrypted, but at the time of our research, this threat was still in development stages. The sample that our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers have tested had a fully functional encryption and decryption algorithm, and it could connect to a remote server to transfer certain information. It was found that the threat could record technical details about the infected computer, and some of it could be used to create the so-called Client ID. It was found that this ID is a combination of the MAC Address and the Processor ID, as well as the Hard Drive serial number. This ID is sent to a remote server (http://185.106.120.162/key/key.php?hwid=) along with the encryption key that is used for the corruption of files. Also, you are introduced to this ID via a window that the infection launches right after the encryption is complete. Unfortunately, your files will remain encrypted if you delete Kappa Ransomware, but, of course, removing this threat is crucial. Read more »

Ransom Prank Ransomware

Posted by on August 31, 2017 No comments
Ransom Prank Ransomware

Ransom Prank Ransomware is not a program that you want to have fully active on your personal computer. If unfortunately, this intrusive application is already active on your PC, make sure to execute its complete removal right away. It is critical to do so because this program, like a lot of other applications classified as ransomware, might be capable of locking vast quantities of data in just a few moments. It goes without saying that due to such functionality you might have to face disastrous outcomes. For further information regarding the overall functionality of this intrusive program, make sure to read the rest of our detailed report. Besides all of that, you will also find a few virtual security recommendations to help you avoid various suspicious and malicious programs. Finally, to delete Ransom Prank Ransomware in just a few simple steps, make sure to follow the detailed instructions that we present below. Read more »

VideoBelle Ransomware

Posted by on August 30, 2017 No comments
VideoBelle Ransomware

VideoBelle Ransomware is yet another ransomware-type computer infection based on the Hidden-Tear project. It is similar to Balbaz Ransomware, Matroska Ransomware, and Oxar Ransomware. All of them are similar, but not identical and this article is dedicated to providing you with the functionality, distribution methods and other peculiarities of VideoBelle Ransomware. Needless to say, you ought to remove this malware as soon as possible because it is set to run each time you boot up your PC, so it can potentially encrypt new files you upload to it. Read more »

Pixel World Extension

Posted by on August 30, 2017 No comments
Pixel World Extension

Pixel World Extension is a potentially risky browser extension that can show up in your Google Chrome browser even if you did not install it knowingly. This is possible because this application is no longer available officially so its publisher uses alternative routes to unsuspecting computer users. Due to the questionable traits it exhibited while being tested, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com categorized it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This extension provides you with a small pop-up panel that informs you about the number of pixels your screen has, which we consider a relatively worthless function when it comes from a questionable tool. As a matter of fact, this PUP may not be the worst threat on your computer right now. But innocent as it may seem, it may still appear on your computer with a company of malicious programs that, on the other hand, can pose a serious threat to your system with the possible exposure to malicious web content and spying activities. All in all, we suggest that you remove Pixel World Extension from your PC if you prefer peace of mind while being in your virtual world. Read more »

Balbaz Ransomware

Posted by on August 28, 2017 No comments
Balbaz Ransomware

Balbaz Ransomware is a newly released ransomware-type computer infection that can encrypt your files and then demand that you pay a ransom to decrypt them. Therefore, an anti-malware program is a must to remove it as soon as it infects your PC or even before it could get on it in the first place. However, if you do not have such a program, then your files can be encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) that will make your files useless piles of bytes. Therefore, protecting your PC from malware such as this one is vital because, otherwise, it can render your valuable files useless and there is no telling whether its developers will send you the decryption tool needed to decrypt them even after you have paid. Read more »

WorldOfNotes Toolbar

Posted by on August 28, 2017 No comments
WorldOfNotes Toolbar

WorldOfNotes Toolbar is a piece of software that belongs to the company Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. Like its previously-developed applications, this one also promises to act beneficially. Specifically speaking, it should make it easier to stay organized by allowing users to create free online notes and lists. Some users willingly download this application by clicking the download button on its official website (http://www.worldofnotes.com/index.jhtml) or get it from the official Chrome store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fileconvertonline/mhknmlpenoheheeoponmdefinacpmagc?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog) after finding it accidentally; however, there are still more people out there who cannot explain why WorldOfNotes Toolbar has been installed on their computers. These users find the changes applied to their browsers undesirable as well. Of course, we do not say that users who install this piece of software willingly cannot consider those modifications made by this browser plugin undesirable as well. You will find more about the changes it makes upon the entrance in the next paragraph, but we want to tell you in advance that the WorldOfNotes Toolbar removal is the only way to undo them. If you make a decision to delete it, carefully read the last paragraph of this article – it contains the important information that will help you to disable this application. Read more »

Eliminate Facebook Message

Posted by on August 28, 2017 No comments

Eliminate Facebook Message is a malicious application that compromises a victim’s Facebook account and sends personal messages to all of the victim’s friends. The messages contain links to what appears to be video files. However, you do not get to see any videos because this malware redirects you to phishing websites. Therefore, it is recommended that you remove this program from your computer as soon as possible. In this short description, we will discuss how this program works, how it is distributed and how you can get rid of it as well as protect your PC from similar infections compromising your computer’s security. Read more »