Search.webalta.ru may look like a regular search engine that can help you find something you need. However, our security experts say that this program is actually a browser hijacker, and it means that it has been created to make some easy money. Luckily, a browser hijacker is not sophisticated enough to ever steal your banking logins and passwords, so you do not need to worry about that. The thing you need to focus on is removing Search.webalta.ru from your computer and then protecting your system from other potential threats. The problem is that this browser hijacker may be just one of the many threats that are present on your system. Read more »
Search.anysearchresults.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 30, 2017
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The appearance of Search.anysearchresults.com, a website that looks like an ordinary search provider, on your browsers out of the blue proves that a browser hijacker has infiltrated your computer. Browser hijackers are such threats that can change browsers’ settings without permission. Since Search.anysearchresults.com is one of them, do not be very surprised when you find it set in the place of your homepage and default search provider. Some users do not think that its appearance is a big deal and let it stay, but they do not know that they might be exposed to potential threats if they use it to perform web searches. Speaking specifically, it might redirect them to untrustworthy pages. Of course, you are the one who can decide what to do with Search.anysearchresults.com, but you should remove it for your own safety, specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com say. It does not have an uninstaller, so you will not remove it like an ordinary program. Also, it could have hijacked your browsers’ shortcuts to make it extremely hard to erase it. The last paragraph will tell you how to remove it, but you should read all preceding paragraphs carefully too to find out more about it and these drawbacks it has. Read more »
ViiperWaRe Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 30, 2017
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ViiperWaRe Ransomware is a file-encrypting malicious program created according to an open-source ransomware known as Hidden Tear. After carefully researching it, our researchers came to a conclusion, the malware might be still just a test version, so it is difficult to say whether users can come across it at the moment of writing. If you wish to know more, we invite you to read the rest of our report as we will explain what makes us think the infection is not yet fully developed. Of course, if ViiperWaRe Ransomware ever gets upgraded it might be useful to know how it could affect your system or how it could be erased. For this reason, we are adding step by step deletion instructions at the end of the text too. Read more »
Search.searchleasy.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on October 30, 2017
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Even though Search.searchleasy.com looks like a legitimate search engine, our cybersecurity experts tested it and found that it is distributed in a dishonest manner. They classified it as a browser hijacker because it is purposefully distributed dishonestly to replace your browser’s homepage address and search provider/engine in order to show you promotional links in its search results. Unfortunately, the links you can be subjected to can redirect you to shady and dangerous websites if you click them. Therefore, cybersecurity experts recommend that you remove it from your PC as soon as the opportunity arises. For more details, please read this whole article. Read more »
Coban Ransomware
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on October 27, 2017
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If Coban Ransomware settles in on your system, you might lose all of your data since the malware enciphers it with a secure cryptosystem. To recover it, the cyber criminals behind this malicious program could ask you to write them using the provided email address. No doubt, the return message from them should state the amount of Bitcoins you would have to pay for ransom. In exchange for the requested payment, the hackers might promise to send you a decryptor as soon as the ransom reaches them. However, we would advise you to think twice before you decide whether it is a good idea to put up with such demands. The problem is, it is entirely possible the cyber criminals might scam you and leave you without the promised decryptor. To learn more details, we invite you to read the rest of this report, although if you already know you wish to eliminate Coban Ransomware, you could slide below the article and follow the provided removal steps. Read more »
BadRabbit Ransomware
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on October 27, 2017
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According to cybersecurity experts, BadRabbit Ransomware is a malicious application very similar to Petya Ransomware that was wreaking havoc nearly a year ago. However, BadRabbit Ransomware is much more sophisticated and, in a typical ransomware fashion, it was designed to encrypt your files and demand that you pay money to decrypt them. This new ransomware is distributed in Eastern European countries mostly, but you can get it wherever you are, potentially. If your PC were to become infected with this malware, you have to remove it if you want to use your computer as normal. Read more »
Gotoinstall.ru
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 27, 2017
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Gotoinstall.ru is one more intrusive browser hijacker that roams the web nowadays. Be sure to refrain from this program at all times as it exhibits intrusive functionality. During our analysis of this devious application, malware researchers have noticed that this hijacker can make unwanted changes to your browser's default settings without any notification or authorization. In turn, browsing the web will become an extremely annoying and frustrating experience. Furthermore, you should know that this invasive program might be the primary reason your operating system could be subjected to questionable and even harmful web content. If you want to have a better understanding of the intrusive inner workings of this devious program, make sure to read the rest of this report. Besides such information, we also present a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Gotoinstall.ru once and for all without encountering any problems. Read more »
Tablacusapp
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 27, 2017
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According to our cybersecurity experts, Tablacusapp is a malicious application that falls into the category of Trojans. While this program may look legitimate from the outside, it has a Trojan component designed to modify your browser’s settings to who commercial ads while you browse the web. Therefore, it is recommended that you remove it before its shady ads could compromise your computer’s security because they could. There is no way to know if the ads are not misleading and safe to click. In the worst case scenario, however, they might redirect you to websites feature malware. Read more »
WikiZ
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 26, 2017
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Potentially unwanted programs are a category of applications that function questionably and suspiciously. One such program goes by the name of WikiZ. If you ever encounter it, be sure to refrain from it at all times. If unfortunately, it is already active on your personal computer make sure to execute its complete removal right away. We urge users to do so because this dubious application can make your daily online activities annoying and frustrating. In this report, we provide in-depth information about intrusive inner workings of this potentially unwanted program that will help you understand why you need to delete it right away. Also, we present a few virtual security recommendations that will allow you to maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Besides all that, we include a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete WikiZ once and for all. Read more »
24socialnews.net
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on October 26, 2017
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We want to inform you that 24socialnews.net is what it claims to be. While it offers users news articles and a search engine, our researchers have concluded that it is a browser hijacker. If this search engine has replaced your homepage address, then your browser has been infected. This search engine is malicious as it is distributed via deceptive means. Its search results are also suspect because they can feature shady and potentially dangerous links and ads. Needless to say, you have to remove and replace this hijacker is a legitimate homepage address. If you want to find out more about this hijacker, we invite you to read this whole description. Read more »
