A piece of software that goes by the name Text From PC Toolbar is not exactly beneficial although some users might find it quite useful. We say so because it only changes web browsers’ settings when it is installed on users’ computers. Yes, it does not do anything else. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that it should only change homepages on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The new page it sets (Search.htextfrompc.co) looks like an ordinary search provider at first glance, but it is not exactly what it looks like. There are several reasons why specialists do not call it a fully reliable search tool – you can find all those reasons listed in the next paragraph, so read it if you want to find out how it acts, or you simply cannot understand why a legitimate-looking search tool has to be removed. Read more »
Blackmist Ransomware
According to our cybersecurity specialists, Blackmist Ransomware is still in development, but an unfinished version has been reported to have been released. If your PC were to become infected with it, then you ought to remove it without hesitation because there is no free decryption key available. Furthermore, the criminals threaten to delete your files if you do not pay that ransom the criminals ask you to. It can encrypt many of your personal files, block your browser from launching, and so on. For more details, please read this whole article. Read more »
Syamit
Syamit is an untrustworthy browser extension you might be forced to install from http://edentulatecontrol.com/bn.php?. Also, it used to be available at the Chrome Web Store, so you could have downloaded it directly from there if you see it on the add-ons list. This browser extension is completely useless, so we see no reasons you should keep it installed on your Google Chrome browser. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have confirmed that this extension cannot do anything good to users, and they have even placed it under the potentially unwanted software category because of activities it performs on users’ computers. We would lie if we said that potentially unwanted programs are as harmful as real malicious applications; however, it does not mean that they do not perform any undesirable activities and can be kept active. It will become clear what Syamit is capable of if you read the rest of this report. We hope that the information provided in the paragraphs that follow will convince you to delete Syamit. Read more »
PCProtect
If you ever encounter a program that goes by the name of PCProtect, our malware researchers highly recommend avoiding it at all times. During the in-depth analysis of this application, it has been discovered that it exhibits quite a few questionable and invasive features. It can affect your web browser and slow your computer down. Due to that, this application has been categorised as one more potentially unwanted program that should not be active on your personal computer. In this report, we provide further information about the inner workings of this dubious application. Additionally, our research team provides a few virtual security recommendations that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Finally, you will also find a comprehensive and easy-to-follow removal guide that you should use to delete PCProtect once and for all. Read more »
Home.packagesear.ch
If your homepage was taken over by Home.packagesear.ch without your permission, you must realize that this browser hijacker requires removal. But if you let it in yourself, you probably think that it is a harmless search engine that makes it easier for you to track your packages. If that is what you think, you need to continue reading this report. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have recently researched this suspicious search tool, and it was found that its services are not very transparent or reliable. In fact, by interacting with this hijacker, you are more likely to open up security backdoors than gain something. Due to this reason, we strongly recommend deleting Home.packagesear.ch. If you are not sure that this is the move you should make, you need to ask yourself why the hijacker redirects to Yahoo Search without your permission, and why the results displayed are modified. Unfortunately, it seems that this hijacker could be used to collect information about you and then expose you to unpredictable third-party links. Read more »
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
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 »
TV Chrome
The idea of watching TV content right from your browser might be tempting, but if you are thinking to achieve this with TV Chrome, you may end up being disappointed or according to some users even scammed. This extension is not malicious or harmful to the system, which is why it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Still, this it does not mean the application is entirely reliable either. On the contrary, our researchers from Anti-spyware-101.com are saying its working manner raises a lot of questions. Not to mention, TV Chrome has some harsh reviews on the Chrome Web Store page. If you already decided the plugin should be removed from your browser, you can scroll below the whole article and use the removal instructions. Those who would like to get to know the PUP better first, should have a look at the rest of the text. Read more »
Microsoft Corporation Has Blocked Your PC fake alert
If you notice Microsoft Corporation Has Blocked Your PC fake alert you should close it at once. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have no doubt this pop-up is a fake message from scammers. It means whatever it claims has happened it is most likely untrue and if you do as told you could get into trouble. It might seem impossible to close the warning message since it may claim the computer has been blocked. However, you should know that the pop-up might create such illusion by merely forcing your browser go full-screen. It means you can get rid of Microsoft Corporation Has Blocked Your PC fake alert as soon as you exit the full-screen mode. If you have no idea how to do this; have a look at the instructions we added at the end of the text. They will also show users what can be done to prevent the fake pop-up from returning. For additional information about this scam, we invite you to read more of our article. Read more »
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 »
