ReadIT Ransomware

Posted by on July 14, 2017 No comments
ReadIT Ransomware

If ReadIT Ransomware manages to infiltrate your system, there is a good chance that you can say goodbye to all your important files. This ransomware infection can encrypt most of your personal files, including your documents, photos, videos, databases, and more. Your only possible way out of this threat is to have a recent backup saved in cloud storage or on a removable hard disk. Of course, your attackers will offer you their sort of way out if you contact them. Obviously, you will be told to pay a certain amount of ransom fee in exchange for the unique decryption key without which it is not yet possible to recover your files. Malware hunters are most likely working hard on a solution to provide victims with a free tool, but as of yet no such tool has emerged on the web. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should remove ReadIT Ransomware immediately if you would like to use your computer even if this could mean the loss of your files. Of course, whatever you decide to do is up to you. But please keep in mind that paying any money to criminals would simply encourage them to go on with their dirty business. Read more »

Unikey Ransomware

Posted by on July 14, 2017 No comments
Unikey Ransomware

Has Unikey Ransomware invaded your operating system and corrupted your personal files? It is unlikely that it has because this infection is not currently spread in the wild. The sample our Anti-spyware-101.com researchers got their hands on is not fully functional, and even though it can encrypt files, it does so in one specific folder only, %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\test. This is also where the ransom note file is found, and that makes no sense. Furthermore, the ransom note is useless as it does not provide the victim with any useful information. That being said, it is possible that the developer of this strange infection will make it much more powerful, and that could happen very fast. If that does not happen, it is likely that the creator of the ransomware will use the knowledge gained to create more powerful threats. If that happens, we will inform you about it as soon as possible. For now, all we can do is discuss the potential of this malicious ransomware, ways to prevent its infiltration, and, of course, how to delete Unikey Ransomware in case it attacks. Read more »

Arcadelift Ads

Posted by on July 13, 2017 No comments
Arcadelift Ads

If you see an excessive amount of unwanted third-party content while surfing the web, it could be an indication that your operating system is in connection with an adware server that goes by the name of Arcadelift Ads. In most cases, such connectivity signifies the fact that your PC is already infected with some intrusive piece of software, which initiates and keeps the connection intact. To understand why it is crucial to break such connectivity and what could happen if that is not done, make sure to read this detailed article as we provide valuable information gathered by our malware experts. Furthermore, we present a few virtual security tips that every user should take to improve their overall system security. Finally, our researchers have crafted a generic removal guide that you should use to delete the questionable program linked to Arcadelift Ads in just a few easy steps. Read more »

Videodrome Search

Posted by on July 13, 2017 No comments
Videodrome Search

Videodrome Search is a new browser extension that we put under our microscope and found that it may not be as useful and reliable as it may want you to believe. In fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that might cause indirect system security issues. This PUP installs a questionable search engine page, for instance, that may show you potentially unreliable search results containing third-party ads and links from questionable sources. If you want to have access to free online movies and reviews, we believe that there are more secure ways to have them available in your browsers. For example, you can use the bookmarking function of your browsers to have a reputable website one click away on your bookmarks bar. Since it is also possible that this PUP enters your computer in a free software bundle, it is quite likely that you will find more serious threats on board as well. Therefore, we advise you to remove Videodrome Search from your computer and make sure that you take care of all other threats, too. Before we tell you how you can eliminate this PUP, we would like to share what we have found out about this questionable extension. Read more »

Smumi.club Popup

Posted by on July 13, 2017 No comments

Smumi.club Popup is a fake alert that can be displayed in your browsers while you are browsing the web and end up on questionable websites. It is possible that you click on corrupt content to be redirected there but you may also be infected by adware programs that can do such redirections. In any case, it is important that you do not click the OK button on these pop-ups because you may install useless and possibly harmful browser extensions in return. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is essential that you understand how this fake alert can show up on your screen and how you can avoid it so that you can prevent further infections from happening. Since the security of your system is our utmost priority, we recommend that you remove Smumi.club Popup from your computer. For more details, please read our full report to understand how you can protect your PC more efficiently against all kinds of malware threats. Read more »

Savingscool Proxy Hijack

Posted by on July 13, 2017 No comments

Our cyber security experts have recently tested a program known as Savingscool Proxy Hijack which, as it turns out, is an adware-type application that was created for showing irritating, unwelcome promotional coupons of unknown origin. Hence, there is no telling whether they are safe to interact with and it is possible that some of its coupons can redirect you to questionable websites. Therefore, we think it would be wise to remove it altogether. However, before you do, you may want to get some background information on it. Read more »

Search.trackmyflight.com

Posted by on July 13, 2017 No comments
Search.trackmyflight.com

Whenever you install new programs on your computer, you should be careful about the additional features they bring, because you might eventually encounter the likes of Search.trackmyflight.com. As you can probably tell, this link has something to do with a web search. In fact, this website will be set as your default search engine and homepage when you install a program associated with it on your computer. Hence, our security specialists say that this program is a browser hijacker, and in this article, we will deal with the browser hijacker removal. For the manual removal instructions, please scroll down to the bottom of this description. Read more »

J Ransomware

Posted by on July 12, 2017 No comments

J Ransomware is a computer infection that seemingly has not been developed to the fullest yet. Although it can encrypt your files, the program does not come with the features that would allow it to collect the ransom payment from you. Hence, you need to deal with the consequences of this infection, without the chance of restoring your files with the decryption key from these criminals. As a public decryption tool is not available either, you should focus entirely on removing J Ransomware from your computer. You might be able to restore your files using other means, but first, you need to make sure that your computer is safe and clean again. Read more »

YourDailyTrailer

Posted by on July 12, 2017 No comments
YourDailyTrailer

Have you downloaded YourDailyTrailer because it is promoted as the must-have extension for movie fans? If you have been tricked by that promise, you must have realized by now that this suspicious extension is useless. The best thing it can do is offer easy-access links to movie-related websites, and this feature is not that beneficial. The add-on also promises to help you watch trailers online, which you, obviously, can do without some suspicious piece of software. To show trailers, the PUP provides a link to www.traileraddict.com. It also presents links to rottentomatoes.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com, variety.com/e/contenders, and a bunch of links to sites that are not movie-related. That is all that the PUP (potentially unwanted program) is good for, and so our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team believes that it serves a different purpose. Maybe that purpose is to expose Google Chrome users to a suspicious hijacker. We advise deleting YourDailyTrailer and the hijacker it comes bundled with, and if you do not know how to achieve that, use our tips. Read more »

Ezupdater Ads

Posted by on July 12, 2017 No comments
Ezupdater Ads

If you are thinking about downloading a program entitled Ezupdater Ads, you might want to hold up before you do so. After receiving quite a few complaints about this application, malware experts working at Anti-Spyware-101.com have conducted its complete analysis. While it is advertised as a tool that you should have running on your PC since it can improve the overall functionality of your computer by resolving numerous issues, you must know that the reality is rather different. Our researchers have classified this application as a potentially unwanted program mostly due to its suspicious functionality and distribution. Having it active on your PC could make surfing the web a much more annoying experience than you are used to. Also, it could act in a rather aggressive manner, which could expose your operating system to other intrusive applications. Find out how that could happen by reading our report. Below we also present an easy-to-follow removal guide that you should use to delete Ezupdater Ads once and for all. Read more »