Search.sosodesktop.com is a questionable search engine that might replace the default homepage on the Google Chrome browser. Theoretically, versions for other browsers might exist as well; however, we have not come across them yet. It does not matter which browsers Search.sosodesktop.com affects because you need to remove this search engine from all of them. Even though the developer of this suspicious search engine is located in Phoenix, Arizona, it does not mean that it is aimed at users living in the USA only, which means that everyone can encounter it despite their places of residence. If this has already happened, get rid of this page and set another homepage. Further in this article we will explain you how to do that in greater detail. Read more »
Myhomepage-7.info
Recently our team of malware experts has come across a suspicious program known as Myhomepage-7.info. Upon further investigation, it has been classified as yet another browser hijacker. Such category was assigned to this intrusive application mostly because of its invasive nature. Thus, it is not surprising that we highly advise you to remove it, if it has been found operating on your personal computer. Just like any other program that belongs to such infamous class, the one in question will ruin your online experience by making changes to your web browser’s default settings without any authorization. Also, in some cases, it could even attract other dubious programs, by exposing your operating system to potentially malicious web content. Make sure to read the rest of our report as we provide our further findings regarding the functionality of Myhomepage-7.info, which should make you realize why its removal is essential to your overall virtual security. Below we also provide detailed removal instructions that should help you terminate this hijacker without encountering any major problems. Read more »
Browseextended
Browseextended is a rather vague and useless program you should not keep on your computer. Although its name may suggest that it will extend your browsing experience and it even claims that you will “find enhanced content” by using this application, according to our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com, this is just another annoying adware program. Many users still do not seem to understand the underlying risks when it comes to ad-supported programs and third-party advertising. Unfortunately, these advertisements may be potentially unreliable and cause virtual security issues. Since it is quite likely that this threat has entered your computer along with other malware infections, we believe that there is no time to waste if you want to save your PC from the exposure to harmful content and even cyber criminals. We suggest that you should remove Browseextended as soon as possible. Let us tell you now in more detail what we have found out about this adware and how you can solve this security issue. Read more »
SecretCreditCard
If you are trying to increase the score of your credit, you might be looking into programs, such as SecretCreditCard. Anti-Spyware-101.com analysts warn that this is an advertising-supported program, and even though it promises great things, it is most likely that all it can do is display ads. Once installed, it will display supposedly reliable and beneficial deals regarding your credit card; however, it will also employ Internet Explorer to display all kinds of ads that have nothing to do with the initial promises. Do you know why it is dangerous to trust programs capable of injecting third-party ads? If you do not, you will find a lot of useful information within this report. Of course, our main concern is to help you remove SecretCreditCard from your operating system. The instructions showing how to eliminate this adware are displayed below, but we encourage you to read this report first. Read more »
Strictor Ransomware
Strictor Ransomware is a ransomware infection that was first detected on the 16th of March, 2016. The infection itself is not very prevalent; however, it is an extremely harmful one, so you should take measures to ensure the system’s safety. If you have not been able to protect your system from harm and Strictor Ransomware sneaked onto your computer, you should eliminate it from the system even though it seems that it is the only one which can unlock files for you. Yes, this ransomware infection will encrypt a bunch of files from the Documents folder in order to extort money from users. In this sense, it does not differ from other ransomware infections, e.g. Rokku Ransomware, Redshitline Ransomware, and Better_call_saul Ransomware. Luckily, this infection does not stay on the system and does not apply many changes, so it will not be a very difficult task to erase it from the system. Read more »
Locky Strikes an Unlucky Hospital
A Methodist hospital in Kentucky was hit hard earlier this week when a vicious Trojan ransomware attacked their computer network. Once this malware infection infiltrated one of the computers, it quickly spread on the whole network infecting all local drives as well as unmapped network shares. Locky Ransomware, as it was named after the .locky extension it appends to files, encrypted all databases, image, video, audio, and program files with a next-to-impossible-to-crack encryption algorithm. Obviously, the hospital will not be able to use the infected computers and the encrypted files unless they comply with the demands of the cyber criminals who created this dangerous Trojan. Although the ransom fee does not seem to be too high for an institution, this hospital is working closely with the FBI to find a legal way out of this terrible situation. Nevertheless, they have not yet ruled out the possibility of paying the fee to be able to recover the files. One thing is certain, though, they will not be able to use the infected computers unless they remove Locky Ransomware. Read more »
Rokku Ransomware
Once Rokku Ransomware settles in, it locks various types of files on user’s computer with a strong cryptosystem called RSA-3072. It means that without a unique decryption key it would be impossible to regain your files. If you want to obtain a unique key for decryption, you will have to pay a particular price in digital currency called bitcoins. It seems that you have two options: either pay the ransom and get your files back or erase Rokku Ransomware from your computer and lose your data. If you back up your files occasionally then there is nothing to worry about. You could delete this malware either automatically with the legitimate security tool or manually with the instructions provided at the end of the article. Read more »
Maktub Ransomware
Maktub Locker is a malicious program that encrypts your files and forces you to pay a ransom. Although it promises that you will receive your decryption key after paying a certain amount of bitcoins, there are no guarantees that you will get it for sure. Do not start panicking as there are a few ways you can get rid of this malware. However, without the decryption key, the files on your computer will be lost, since it is impossible to decrypt them on your own. Under these circumstances, you should think about all the important files on your computer, and if you have made some copies, then you can delete Maktub Locker with no worries. You could use the removal instructions provided below, but when it comes to such serious infections like this ransomware, it is always better to leave this job for reliable security tools. Read more »
Rush Ransomware
Rush Ransomware also known as Sanction Ransomware is a Trojan-type infection capable of encrypting your files and demand that you pay a ransom. Removing this infection is crucial to restoring your computer’s security. However, doing so will not restore your files back to normal as you still need a decryption key that only this infection's developers can provide, but will they give it to you after you pay the ransom is a whole different issue. Our researchers say that you will not get the decrypter after paying the ransom. This ransomware is relatively new, and cyber security experts are hard at work trying to crack its encryption algorithm, but with no success yet. Thus, the best you can do at this point is to get rid of this infection. Read more »
Redshitline Ransomware
Redshitline Ransomware, which is also known as redshitline@india.com ransomware, is a computer infection which might become your worst nightmare. In most cases, it sneaks onto computers without permission and immediately starts acting in an undesirable way. The first thing users notice if Redshitline Ransomware manages to sneak onto the computer is the encrypted files. It will affect all of them, including documents, pictures, videos, and music for one reason – to obtain money from gullible computer users. If Redshitline Ransomware has found a security loophole on your computer too and entered your system, the only thing that you can do is to remove this infection from the system. You will not allow this infection to encrypt new files, if you get rid of it. Unfortunately, its deletion will not decrypt files that have already been encrypted. Read more »
