Herbst Ransomware

Herbst Ransomware

Herbst Ransomware (Herbst meaning autumn in German) is a malicious program that you must remove as soon as possible. However, if it has already entered your PC, then it has probably already encrypted your files because that is what this program is set to do. Currently, this ransomware is only a beta, and its full release should appear very soon. It is important to note that it has certain functions that are not active. It does not send any information to its Command and Control (C&C) server and, therefore, you will not receive the decryption key if you pay the ransom. In this short description, we are going to overview where it comes from, how it works, and how you can get rid of it. Read more »

Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607

Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607

Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607 is a fake warning that many users see on their screens. It is very likely that it appears to them when they open some kind of website because they have malicious software installed on their computers; however, the Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607 pop-up might also appear on the screen if the hosts file has been modified on your computer, you have entered an untrustworthy website, or you have played an online video available on an untrustworthy webpage. If you see this fake pop-up because you have opened a bad website or played an online video, you will not see the message again; however, there is no doubt that malware is installed on your computer if you notice the presence of the Windows Security Alert! 1-888-220-3607 alert several times a day, especially when you are about to visit some kind of website. It means that you need to find the malware that it responsible for the presence of these pop-ups and erase it. Unfortunately, it is harder to do that than it looks but we are sure that you will manage to get rid of all the existing threats yourself after reading the report. Read more »

Iminentsearch.com

Iminentsearch.com

If you have experienced unauthorized changes of your web browser's default settings, it is likely that they were caused by an intrusive third-party program. One program that is capable of making fundamental changes to popular web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome is known as Iminentsearch.com. If you have discovered this devious search engine active on your PC, it is imperative to take immediate action to terminate it. Its complete removal should be your utmost priority since this intrusive piece of software will ruin your overall online experience in numerous. If that was not enough, our research team has also found out that at times this devious search provider could turn out to be the reason your operating system might get exposed to dubious and even potentially harmful web content, which could lead to a system infection. Such activity of Iminentsearch.com should not be tolerated under any circumstances. Use the removal instructions that we present below. Read more »

Juicylemon Ransomware

Juicylemon Ransomware

The name JuicyLemon Ransomware derives from an email address associated with this infection. Once it enters the system, it encrypts photos, documents, and other personal files that are of great value to users. If the encryption is executed successfully, a TXT file is created on the Desktop. This file has a random name (e.g., I0ZD0N3NPVY3LAPJT.txt), and it is created to introduce you to support@juicylemon.biz. The file also includes an additional email address (provectus@protonmail.com) and an address to enable Bitmessage communication. You are expected to connect to the creator of the ransomware via these email addresses or Bitmessage to receive further instructions. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that contacting cyber criminals is risky, and you should do so only if you want to pay the ransom, which, of course, it not something we recommend. What we recommend is deleting JuicyLemon Ransomware, and you can learn more about this via our report. Read more »

WorldSearchPro.com

WorldSearchPro.com

WorldSearchPro.com is a questionable search engine that seems to belong to the ELEX family. This family of malware infections mainly contains browser hijackers, including Mysearch123.com and Istartpageing.com. This search engine does not seem to be active at the moment, which can mean that it will start up anytime. Nevertheless, according to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this search engine is mostly spreading in India and Iran. But do not think that you cannot get infected with it anywhere else. Since this application may enter your system with malicious companions, there is a good chance that this useless search engine is only a small part of your problems. If you do not want to cause more security-related issues, you should not use this search engine even if this is the page that may come up as your home page or search engine when you go surfing the web. In fact, we suggest that you delete WorldSearchPro.com as soon as possible. If you are interested in the potential risks involved and how you can protect your PC from similar attacks, please read on. Read more »

Bugfixxer Ads

As the name implies, Bugfixxer Ads is a program dedicated to displaying commercial advertisements. Therefore, we suggest that you remove it because it will continuously nag you with its annoying promotions. Furthermore, the websites it promotes can hardly be called reliable. We have no doubt that this program can advertise malicious content that can compromise your PC’s security. So we advise that you play it safe and get rid of it as soon as you can. However, it has one more serious problem, which is that you cannot uninstall it using Control Panel. This indicates that this application is unreliable, and we want to provide you with more information about it to make this abundantly clear. Read more »

WebBars

WebBars

WebBars is a potentially unwanted application although it can also be categorized as adware plug-in. It is very likely that you installed this application on your computer accidentally, so if you did not want to have this program, you should scroll down to the bottom of this article for the removal instructions. Luckily, you will have no problem removing WebBars because this program can be uninstalled via Control Panel. However, that might not be the end of it because you are bound to have more unwanted applications on-board. To intercept them all, be sure to run a full system scan with a computer security tool of your choice. Read more »

Cryp1 Ransomware

We are sure that you will immediately understand that Cryp1 Ransomware has entered your system if this really happens. First of all, you will notice that all your personal files contain the new filename extension .crypt1. Secondly, your Desktop will be covered by a screen-sized message in the black background, and you will not be able to remove it. Cryp1 Ransomware is a new version of the CryptXXX Ransomware, which used to add the .crypt extension to files, so it is not surprising why they both act in a similar manner. Even though both Cryp1 Ransomware and CryptXXX Ransomware are very similar computer infections, there is something unique about Cryp1 Ransomware. We are going to focus on the way it acts in this report. Also, you will find important information regarding the deletion of the threat here too. Read more »

Invisible Empire Ransomware

Invisible Empire Ransomware

Invisible Empire Ransomware is a malicious application set to enter your computer using clandestine methods. Nevertheless, you can remove it without hesitation because the encryption method it uses to encrypt the files on your computer has already been cracked. Therefore, you should not waste time because as long as this infection is active, it will delete three files every hour. In short, this infection was designed with the intention of extorting money from you, and you have an opportunity to deny its developers the means to get it. Read more »

Uncheckit

Uncheckit

Wouldn’t it be great if you could download software without having to worry about any hidden boxes enabling the installation of additional apps? Uncheckit promises to uncheck all hidden boxes; however, it simply cannot live up to its promises. This potentially unwanted program, according to our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, is worthless, and the worst part is that it can also be malicious and dangerous. After testing this PUP in our internal lab, we are convinced that it cannot be trusted, and we have prepared this report to warn you about the dangers you might encounter if you keep this program running. Read the report carefully, and if any questions pertaining to the removal of Uncheckit or the PUP itself still worry you, use the comments section below to initiate a discussion. If you have any pressing issues, we will try to help you as soon as possible. Read more »