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Polimva

Polimva

Polimva is a browser extension for Google Chrome that our malware researchers classified as a potentially unwanted program because it is distributed via software bundles that can install this program secretly and via deceptive links featured on third-party websites. It changes the default search provider of your browser. This program is not malicious per se, but we find it unreliable and suggest removing it because it does not do anything useful but distributed in ways to ensure that you get it accidentally. In this article, we will talk about its functionality, distribution, and removal methods. Read more »

3301 Ransomware

3301 Ransomware

It is probably the worst nightmare of a computer user when a dangerous threat like 3301 Ransomware manages to infiltrate the system. This malicious program can encrypt your precious pictures, videos, documents, archives, and other third-party programs as well in order to extort money from you. Although these criminals promise to send you the decryption key automatically after you transfer the money, you cannot trust them to do so. In fact, most of the time victims pay only to lose their money in addition to their files. It is always possible that malware specialists can come up with a free tool for victims to recover encrypted files but our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have not found one yet on the web. Therefore, the only way for you to save your files from total destruction is to have a backup stored in cloud storage or on a removable drive. We advise you to remove 3301 Ransomware the moment you realize that it has hit your computer. Read more »

Search.htheweathercenter.co

Search.htheweathercenter.co

If you care about your computer’s safety, Search.htheweathercenter.co might be not the best choice for a tool to surf the Internet with. According to our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com, the search engine is a browser hijacker that may alter your homepage and new tab preferences. To make matters worse, there is a chance the results it displays could be injected with third-party advertisements. As you see, such content might be not just annoying, but also possibly harmful if it comes from malicious web pages. Unfortunately, it is unknown where the ads could come from. This is why we recommend not to take any chances with Search.htheweathercenter.co. However, given the application is not malicious, you do not need to make any rash decisions. Therefore, we encourage you to read the article first and only then slide below the text to follow the provided manual deletion instructions. Read more »

Turn Off Search Tracking Ads

Turn Off Search Tracking Ads which is also called Privacy Switch is a browser extension developed for Google Chrome whose only apparent purpose is to replace the homepage and new tab page of your web browser with its featured search engine and make you use it to search the web. The problem is that that search engine is highly unreliable and can subject you to promotional links that come from questionable sources. In the worst case scenario, its promotional links can get your PC infected with malware. Therefore, to be on the safe side of things, we invite you to remove Turn Off Search Tracking Ads along with its search engine. Read more »

eBayWall Ransomware

eBayWall Ransomware

eBayWall Ransomware is a new and unique ransomware-type infection that infects computers by stealth, encrypts the files on it and then demands an outrageous sum of money to be paid for them to be decrypted. Needless to say, this ransomware must be removed because there is no free decryption tool. So, what you can do if you fall victim to this ransomware is restore as many of your files from backup drives. This program targets the computers of average people but asks for so much money that is impossible to pay for most. This malware’s developers want to put the blame on the e-commerce site eBay for all of the infections as it is this company’s fault that hundreds and even thousands of PC’s were infected as a result of its policies. In this article, we will discuss how this ransomware works, how it is distributed, and how you can get rid of it safely. Read more »

Diablo6 ransomware

Diablo6 ransomware

If you no longer have access to your files, it is a major indication a ransomware program is fully active on your personal computer. One such application that currently roams the web is known as Diablo6 ransomware.  If you ever happen to encounter this devious program be sure to do everything that you can to avoid it as it is capable of extremely malicious functionality. Just like any other application of this classification, it can quickly and silently encrypt tons of files sorted on the affected computer without any notification or authorization. To help you avoid this or any other malicious program, we present a few simple yet extremely effective virtual security tips. Also, you will find further information about the inner workings of this malware along with its detailed removal guide that will help you delete Diablo6 ransomware in just a few simple steps. Read more »

A1Lock Ransomware

A1Lock Ransomware

If A1Lock Ransomware can slither onto your system, it is quite possible that you will lose most of your personal files, including your photos and documents, as this vicious program can encrypt these in order to demand a certain ransom fee. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is always risky to transfer any money to cyber criminals for a supposed decryption key because they very rarely deliver or care at all. Once they have your money, you may not hear of them again, or what is worse, you may simply find yourself in the center of another malicious attack and you could be asked again to pay money to be able to use your computer or your files. We encourage you to regularly save backups of your most important files so that you can recover them after such a severe attack. Our specialists have found that this malicious program is indeed a new version built on an old infection called Globe Ransomware. If you find out that this threat has attacked you, we recommend that you remove A1Lock Ransomware right away even if it would mean losing your files. Of course, it is up to you how you decide; your money, your files. Before we tell you how you can eliminate this ugly threat, let us tell you more about it so that you may be able to avoid the next attack. Read more »

EnjoyWiFi

EnjoyWiFi

If you are looking for a program that could help you create a free Wi-Fi hotspot, you might choose EnjoyWiFi. Since this suspicious application does not have an official installer, it is unclear how exactly users would be introduced to it, but we fear that third-party installers might be employed to do this. If you have downloaded the PUP (potentially unwanted program) using an unfamiliar installer, think which other programs were installed along with it. If you did not notice anything, quickly perform a full system scan to determine whether or not additional threats are active. You can click the Download link below to install a free malware scanner that will let you know if you need to delete EnjoyWiFi along with other infections. Needless to say, if malware has been found, you probably should remove it from your operating system as soon as possible, but you must not ignore the PUP either. Although it does work as promised, it is extremely suspicious, and you might put yourself at risk by trusting it. Read more »

Mole03 Ransomware

Mole03 Ransomware

Mole03 Ransomware is part of a series of similar ransomware infections that render users powerless against a strong encryption algorithm. These ransomware programs virtually hold users’ computers and data hostage, demanding that users paid a ransom fee for it. Unfortunately, quite a few users succumb to these demands, and they end up spending a lot of money to retrieve their files. However, paying the ransom may not guarantee that you will get your files back. Therefore, you should not even consider doing that. Remove Mole03 Ransomware from your system right now, and then look for ways to protect your computer from similar intruders in the future. Read more »

SoLucky

SoLucky

If you find that your web searches go faster and with the first result loading immediately while using your Google Chrome browser, you may have SoLucky, a questionable browser extension, on your system. Our malware specialists tested this application and concluded that it is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because of certain traits it may show. For example, this PUP may collect information about you and even share it with third parties. You might also be exposed to potentially unreliable third-party advertisements while having this tool active in your affected browser. What’s more, this extension might come on board in a free software bundle that could contain malicious software installers as well. All in all, we consider this PUP undesirable on your system. Although you have the last say in this, we recommend that you remove SoLucky from your computer. Read more »