CA$HOUT Ransomware

CA$HOUT Ransomware

CA$HOUT Ransomware is a new threat that can lock your screen and pretend that your files have been encrypted. However, the good news is that this ransomware is not even a real ransomware but rather a screenlocker. This means, that your files are not touched or encrypted by this annoying malicious program. These cyber criminals are simply lazy or not skilled enough to attack you with a proper ransomware to extort money from you for the alleged decryption key. Most likely, a lot of inexperienced users fall for this trick and rush to pay the supposed ransom fee to get their key so that they can unlock their precious files. However, as we have said, there is no need for that at all since your files are not encrypted. On the other hand, we never encourage anyone to pay ransom fees to cyber criminals because this is as good as supporting cybercrime. Fortunately, we have the solution for you to stop this nightmare. But before we reveal how you can remove CA$HOUT Ransomware from your computer, let us tell you more about this dangerous-looking ransomware. Read more »

Wana Decrypt0r 2.0 Ransomware

Wana Decrypt0r 2.0 Ransomware is yet another malicious program that you must avoid at all costs. This is crucial since having this malware active on your PC just for a short amount of time could have devastating outcomes, to say the least. Just like any other application classified as ransomware, this one can encrypt vast amounts of files without any notification or authorization. It goes without saying that losing access to a large amount of data could have disastrous outcomes. To have a better understanding of how this malicious program functions, make sure to read the rest of our report as we present detailed information gathered by malware experts working at Anti-Spyware-101.com. Furthermore, we present a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. To delete Wana Decrypt0r 2.0 Ransomware without encountering any major problems, make sure to follow the detailed instructions that we provide below. Read more »

Tigobully

You probably did not even notice how Tigobully entered your PC. It is very likely because this program seemingly appears out of nowhere when you expect it the least. It perches on your Chrome browser, and you probably do not even see it there until the extension starts acting up. This acting up is what concerns us the most about Tigobully. Albeit potentially unwanted programs are not direct malware threats, it would still be a good idea to remove them all from your system immediately. Your computer’s security should be one of your top priorities, so do not hesitate any longer. Read more »

Roomba-search.com

Roomba-search.com

Roomba-search.com is a suspicious search engine that might be a part of a browser hijacker infection, specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say, so do not be surprised if you ever discover this search tool set as your homepage, default search tool, or even a New Tab page on all your web browsers. Users from Israel should be cautious the most because research has revealed that it is spread the most actively in this region. If it is too late for prevention, i.e. you have already discovered this search tool set on your browsers, you should remove it from there as soon as possible. It is compatible with all popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, so you cannot get rid of it by simply switching browsers. This leaves you with only one possible solution to the problem – you will no longer see an undesirable search tool when you launch your web browser only if you remove it and set a new search tool in its place/leave a blank page. We cannot say that its removal will be a piece of cake for inexperienced users or those who have never tried changing their browsers’ settings, but we are still sure that users will manage to remove an untrustworthy search tool from their browsers after reading what experienced specialists have to say about its removal. Read more »

Xxlecxx

Xxlecxx

While there are thousands of highly dangerous ransomware infections, Xxlecxx is not one of them. Although it can paralyze your system temporarily, and it can demand a ransom fee, it is not a real threat because, for one, it does not encrypt files, and, secondly, it can be disabled with a tap of a few buttons. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts warn that more and more infections like this one emerge, some of which include DeadSec-Crypto Ransomware, Blooper Ransomware, and Elmers Glue Locker Ransomware. Unfortunately, they often do not look that much different than real ransomware infections that truly can encrypt files. In any case, whether your system is corrupted by a real encryptor or just a fake one, paying a ransom is never a good idea. The criminals behind these threats cannot be held accountable, and so they usually take the money and disappear without keeping their end of the deal. The good news is that your files are not at risk in this situation, and you can delete Xxlecxx without having to worry about the fate of your photos, documents, and other personal files. Read more »

Crbr Encryptor Ransomware

Crbr Encryptor Ransomware is a harmful program that you must remove right away if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. This is paramount because of the malicious functionality that this malware exhibits. Like any other program of this classification, it locks vast amounts of data as soon as it gains access to your operating system. It goes without saying that having such malicious application fully up and running on your PC could have devastating outcomes, to say the least. To understand how this ransomware functions, make sure to read the rest of our report as we provide detailed information gathered by malware experts working at our internal labs. Furthermore, we include a few virtual security tips to help you improve your overall virtual security along with a comprehensive removal guide that you must use without any hesitation if Crbr Encryptor Ransomware happens to be already active on your PC. Read more »

Search.searchquickm.com

Search.searchquickm.com

If your browser’s homepage replaced by Search.searchquickm.com without your authorization, then you’re your browser was probably infected with a browser hijacker. Our malware experts have classified this search engine as such due to how it is distributed, and it appears that this hijacker is distributed using deceptive methods only. Therefore, it is highly unreliable and should be removed. Its job is to replace your browser’s homepage to make you use it to search the web. Its search results are apt to feature promotional links and ads that can redirect you to malicious websites that can jeopardize your computer’s security and put your personal privacy at risk. Read more »

Search.searchfastlm.com

Search.searchfastlm.com

Anyone who encounters Search.searchfastlm.com should firstly know that the application is classified as a browser hijacker. It means the threat could modify user’s default browser settings by placing itself as the default search engine, homepage, or new tab page. The problem is that Search.searchfastlm.com might keep redirecting you to search.yahoo.com, but the results you receive might be slightly different from the ones you would get while using Yahoo search engine directly. If you want to learn how this could happen, we invite you to read our report and find out more about this suspicious search engine’s working manner. Moreover, users should know that our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend removing this browser hijacker without any hesitation and should you need any assistance with this task we can offer the deletion instructions added below. Read more »

Surf-live.com

Surf-live.com

A browser hijacker called Surf-live.com is targeted at users who speak French, and so if you live in a region where French is the main language, you have to be extra cautious. It is not known how exactly this threat spreads, and that might be because different installers could be responsible for that. Obviously, these installers are most likely to be represented via unreliable websites, and so you can avoid them. Unfortunately, the hijacker is most likely to be bundled with third-party infections or potentially unwanted programs. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware research team warns that dangerous malware could be packaged along with the hijacker. That being said, you should not forget about the hijacker itself. Although it might be the lesser evil – in case much more aggressive threats exist – it deserves your attention as well. In this report, you will find information explaining why you should remove Surf-live.com, as well as instructions showing how to do it. If you are interested, keep reading. Read more »

Photor

Photor

Our malware analysts say that Photor is an unreliable application. They have classified it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because its developers use it for deceptive advertising purposes. It hijacks the homepage address and replaces it with its featured shady search engine that will show you promotional links in the search results, but the links can redirect you to deceptive websites, and that is a huge concern. Therefore, you ought to remove this application. Furthermore, this application can keep tabs on your browsing-related information and use it to present you with links that fit your personal interests. However, they do not present personalized links for you. No. They want to generate more ad revenue, and the more clicks, the more money the developers make. Read more »