Search.search1000tr.com

Search.search1000tr.com

Search.search1000tr.com is a new search page that can pose a threat to your virtual security with its potentially unreliable contents. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has found that this questionable search engine belongs to a browser hijacker family that seems to give birth to a new child every other day or so. While there seems to be quite a productive and creative team behind these malware infections, a lot of these pages are sheer clones of each other or only the main themes, i.e., the available quick-links are different. You need to understand the risks of clicking on questionable third-party ads and links such a hijacker may present you with. If you would like to keep your system safe, we recommend that you remove Search.search1000tr.com as soon as possible. In order for you to be able to manually defend your system against similar attacks, you need to know how such a browser hijacker may appear in your browsers. Let us tell you the details before we share with you the solution. Read more »

Loadstart.biz

Loadstart.biz

Loadstart.biz is a search tool that might be set on all your browsers (it is compatible with all popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without your permission. It usually replaces users’ homepages, default search tools, and New Tab pages; however, it might hijack all browsers’ shortcuts instead in order to automatically open Loadstart.biz for users when they open any of their browsers. It is the main reason it has been classified as a browser hijacker. If this dubious search tool ever changes your browsers’ settings, delete it no matter how it has managed to appear on your web browsers. If it is loaded for you because the Target line of your browsers’ shortcuts has been altered, you will need to fix those affected shortcuts first because it will revive again. Continue reading to find more about this browser hijacker and its removal. Read more »

CercaVoli

CercaVoli

Our cyber security experts have recently discovered and tested a program called CercaVoli. They have concluded that CercaVoli is potentially unwanted program (PUP) that you might want to remove from your PC because it simply does not work and because you can get it accidentally when installing bundled software. Furthermore, you cannot uninstall it from Control Panel, so you have to delete all of its files manually. For more information on this program, please read this whole article. Read more »

Tigers Deal

Tigers Deal

Tigers Deal is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) targeted at users who often like to shop online. The application’s descriptions suggest it can make “your home page much Faster and slicker with our all in one tab for all your shopping needs.” Accordingly, the extension might sound rather handy. However, we would advise you not to trust its provided descriptions as they might be exaggerated. Moreover, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say the PUP could be potentially dangerous as it may introduce users to suspicious advertisements from the third party. It seems to us the risks that might come with the extension’s usage are not worth the doubtful benefits you get, but we will talk about this later in the text. Therefore, we invite you to read our report and get to know Tigers Deal better, although if you wish to erase it right away, you could slide below the article at one and use the provided removal instructions. Read more »

EasyDirectionsFinder Toolbar

EasyDirectionsFinder Toolbar

EasyDirectionsFinder Toolbar is a deceptive browser extension for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. We regard it as unreliable because it was set to hijack your browser’s homepage address and also serve various commercial advertisements of unknown origin. Removing it is highly recommended because, apart from showing shady ads, it will also collect information about you and use it for marketing and advertising purposes. To find out more about it, please read the information provided below. Read more »

Amnesia 2 Ransomware

Amnesia 2 Ransomware is a dangerous hit to your computer and to you as well, as this vicious program can encrypt most of your files once it is initiated on your system. This malicious threat can sneak onto your system without your permission and knowledge. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a Delphi-based ransomware just like RSUTILS Ransomware and Extractor Ransomware. After this attack, you are offered a way out by buying a decryptor that can allegedly restore your files. These criminals demand a rather high amount for this tool and to be quite frank, there is a chance that you will not even get it even if you transfer the ransom fee. Instead, we advise you to search the web for a free tool to recover your files, which you may find in this case. However, if you are not an experienced user, we suggest that you ask a friend or an IT expert to help you out with this because it is quite easy to infect your system with more threats if you land on the wrong site or download the wrong tool. If you have not launched the malicious file yet, we highly recommend that you remove Amnesia 2 Ransomware from your system. If it has already hit you, it most likely removed itself after it finished its job. Read more »

R4bb0l0ck Ransomware

R4bb0l0ck Ransomware

Malware developers consistently come up with new malicious applications. One of the most dangerous infections out there are ransomware applications. One of them is known as R4bb0l0ck Ransomware and must be avoided at all times. Programs of this classification are menacing due to their ability to encrypt vast quantities of data on the infected computer without any warning or authorization. This could put you in a terrible situation especially if you store work-related files on your hard drive. Malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have conducted an in-depth analysis of this malicious application, and in this report, we provide their findings, mostly regarding its intricate functionality. To help users with less computer knowledge, we also provide essential security tips that will allow them to safeguard their computer. Finally, below we include a detailed removal guide that you must use immediately if R4bb0l0ck Ransomware is up and fully running on your personal computer. Read more »

Ogre Ransomware

Ogre Ransomware

Malware experts working at anti-spyware-101.com have recently detected a new infection Ogre Ransomware. It has been named after the extension it should append to files it encrypts - .ogre. Specialists are sure that this infection is a new crypto-threat, but, according to them, it is still in development because, at the time of the analysis, it did not encrypt a single file. It does not mean that users who encounter this computer infection can let it stay active on their systems because it might be updated one day and start encrypting personal files belonging to users. Files ransomware infections usually record are various pictures, images, videos, music, and other files, so if they are ever really locked, it will not take long to come across those encrypted files. Are you reading this article because Ogre Ransomware has already locked them all? If so, you must remove this infection from your computer as soon as possible. Do not pay attention to the message left on your Desktop because sending the money required might not solve this problem. Cyber criminals often take users’ money but do not give the key for unlocking files. It should be noted that the version analyzed by our specialists not only does not encrypt any files, but also does not require money from users. Unfortunately, we cannot promise that an updated version, if it is ever released, will not try to extract money from users. Read more »

Resurrection Ransomware

Resurrection Ransomware

Resurrection Ransomware is yet another ransomware based on the Hidden-Tear project. However, like Decryption Assistant Ransomware that we analyzed recently, this new ransomware is also only partially working. Apparently, both of these programs are experiencing problems but, nevertheless, it does not mean that Resurrection Ransomware is going to remain harmless. It has the potential to encrypt your personal and demand money to have them decrypted. Therefore, you ought to remove this ransomware as soon as possible before it is updated and fully functional. For more information, please read this whole article. Read more »

Paysafecard Ransomware

Paysafecard Ransomware

Having a program that is known as Paysafecard Ransomware active on your computer could have disastrous outcomes, to put it lightly. Thus, if you ever happen to come across it while surfing the web, make sure to take all the necessary action to avoid it. It is important because just like any other ransomware program, this one can lock large quantities of data on the affected operating system. It should be more than obvious that every system must be protected from malicious applications that have such capabilities. To help you improve your overall virtual security, we compiled a few essential virtual security tips that will allow you to maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Also, in our article, you will find further detailed information regarding the intricate inner workings of Paysafecard Ransomware, along with its comprehensive removal guide that you must use if, unfortunately, this malware is already active on your PC. Read more »