Anti-spyware 101

Ransed Ransomware is a relatively new threat that can infiltrate your computer and try to encrypt your personal files. Luckily, this ransomware program may not be the deadliest hit to your PC. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this infection may not even work properly as there seems to be no connection with the C&C (Command and Control) server. This becomes quite obvious as even a pop-up error window claims it. This ransomware program was programmed in .Net, which let our researchers have a peep into its functions and operations. Since this threat could encrypt your important files, it should be regarded as a warning for you to keep a backup somewhere safe. A lot of ransomware attacks end with victims losing their files because there is no free file recovery tool appearing on the web or even if they pay the ransom fee, the criminals do not deliver the decryption key. In this case, your files seem to be untouched, but we cannot take responsibility for the future; if this connection issue gets resolved, this ransomware may as well encrypt your files. Therefore, it is vital that you remove Ransed Ransomware ASAP from your PC. Read more »

It looks like Quakeway Ransomware might be currently inactive, but users may still come across this malicious program. The malware’s sample our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com tested did not encipher any files located on the computer, although the infection’s shown warning message claimed the complete opposite. However, it does not mean the threat cannot encipher data since the further research revealed it should be capable of doing so. In such case, the encrypted files should be marked with a second extension called .org, e.g. photograph.jpg.org. It seems to us the best course of action after encountering Quakeway Ransomware is removing the malicious program from the system as soon as possible. It would probably be easier to erase it with an antimalware tool, but you can try the manual deletion instructions available below the text too. Read more »

There are no good things that we can say about a program that goes by the name of Scorpio Ransomware. If you are not intimately familiar with these types of applications, you can consider yourself lucky and should take all possible action to avoid them. That is so because programs classified as ransomware are created for a single purpose - to lock vast amounts of data on the affected operating system. This might have disastrous outcomes if you use your computer for work or otherwise important activities. In some instances, files affected by this malware might be corrupted once and for all. It goes without saying that such functionality cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. To have a full understanding of the intricate inner workings of this malicious program and to learn how you can protect your PC from it, be sure to read our report. Besides all of that, we also present a detailed removal guide that you must use immediately if you already have Scorpio Ransomware up and running on your PC. Read more »

If you find a new home page featuring a search engine and toolbar from the Mindspark family, chances are Magala has found its way to your system without your knowledge. This is a new malware infection that has been categorized as a Trojan by our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com. In fact, this is a so-caller “clicker” that is created to generate false web traffic to certain websites. Somebody does make money out of this, and we are sorry to say but it is not you. Although this Trojan itself may not directly pose a threat to your system, but it may slower your Internet connection and use some system resources as well to be able to operate in the background. Also, it installs a useless toolbar that could actually put your computer at risk by presenting to you questionable third-party content. All in all, we suggest that you remove Magala Trojan from your PC as soon as possible. Read more »