Retadup is a vicious threat that was used to distribute cryptocurrency miners, ransomware, and other malicious applications. Luckily, cybersecurity experts were able to deactivate the malware, and it should no longer be distributed. In this article, we talk about how the threat works and what harm it could cause to you and your computer if you leave it unattended. Also, we discuss what safety precautions one ought to take after detecting this malicious application on their system. Plus, at the end of this article, we display instructions showing how to locate files belonging to the malware and how to erase them to get rid of Retadup manually. Needless to say that using a legitimate antimalware tool might be faster to deal with this worm, especially if you had no experience with such vicious infections so far. Read more »
Reco Ransomware
When Reco Ransomware slithers in and encrypts files, the “.reco” extension is added to their names. This extension is a marker that is added so that victims of this malware could discover the corrupted files right away. Other than that, the extension has no significance, and if you remove it from the original name of the file, nothing will change. You will only have wasted your time. In order to restore the files back to normal, victims need a decryptor. At this time, as Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers inform, a tool capable of restoring some of the files for free exists. The so-called STOP Ransomware Decryptor should be able to restore the files corrupted with an offline key. Do you know where the name of this tool comes from? The name STOP Ransomware is used as an umbrella name to recognize different file-encrypting infections that appear to be controlled by the same attackers. If you continue reading, you will learn about these infections, as well as how to delete Reco Ransomware from the Windows operating system. Read more »
Angus Ransomware (Zeropadypt variant)
If you have been tricked into executing the launcher of Angus Ransomware (Zeropadypt variant), your personal files must have been encrypted. Although no one in their right mind would install this dangerous infection, the attackers behind it could trick Windows users into executing it with the help of misleading emails or messages sent via messaging apps. Bundled downloaders and system security vulnerabilities could be exploited too. The infection is meant to slither in without notice because if the victim discovers it right away, they might be able to delete Angus Ransomware (Zeropadypt variant) before the damage is done. Unfortunately, most victims realize what has happened only after they discover that their personal files are unreadable or after the malicious threat removes itself. Although the threat is meant to destroy itself after encryption, it is possible that leftovers could exist, and so you want to examine your operating system thoroughly. First, let’s discuss the ransomware. Read more »
My Flight Finder Tab
Whether you travel a lot or like to daydream about going to places, you could come across an extension called My Flight Finder Tab. Another condition to encounter this plugin is to use Google Chrome, as it looks like it is the only browser the application is compatible with for now. There are a few things users who might be considering this extension ought to know, like the fact it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs. It does not mean the tool is malicious, but it is possible it could have unwanted or annoying qualities. To learn more about it, we encourage you to read our full article. In case you already placed My Flight Finder Tab on your browser without knowing how it works first, and now wish to erase it, we advise using our provided deletion instructions or a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »
Crash Ransomware
Crash Ransomware is a file-encrypting infection, and it was created for two reasons, which are to infect your system and introduce you to a message. The cybercriminals who stand behind this malware might use spam emails, bundled downloaders, and remote access vulnerabilities among other security backdoors to help this malware infiltrate your operating system without your notice. Once inside the system, the threat continues to hide itself, and so it can encrypt files silently. Once files are encrypted, Crash Ransomware deletes itself. According to the Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, the infection might leave some components behind, and so it would be irresponsible to just ignore the attack once you discover the encrypted files. In fact, before you proceed reading this report, we advise installing a free malware scanner that will determine if there is anything that you need to remove. To learn more about the threat, continue reading. Read more »
EntertainmentNewsNow Toolbar
EntertainmentNewsNow Toolbar is an extension for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome users, and an application for Internet Explorer users. These are the web browsers that the PUP (potentially unwanted program) is compatible with, and Internet Explorer users can download it onto their Windows operating systems. The removal guide you can see below reflects that. Since you are reading this report, it is likely that you have already decided to delete EntertainmentNewsNow Toolbar from your browsers and the operating system. Is that the case? If it is, and if you believe that you have all of the information you need to make a final decision, you can scroll down to the last section of this report. On the other hand, if you are currently researching the program, or if you are trying to figure out whether or not it can be trusted, we recommend that you continue reading. If you come up with questions for our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, post them below. Read more »
Freezing Ransomware
At the time of research, Freezing Ransomware was not a fully-functional infection. As a matter of fact, our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com believed that it was not fully developed. It is hard to say if the attackers behind this malware would continue with its development or when the infection would be unleashed, but even if we do not see this infection emerging as a real file-encryptor, we need to prepare for it potential attacks. At this point, it is impossible to know how this threat would be distributed, but it is possible that the attackers would expose Windows users to its installer via misleading emails, using bundled downloaders from unreliable file-sharing sites, or by exploiting Windows security vulnerabilities. These are the methods that are often employed to distribute Crash Ransomware, Angus Ransomware (Zeropadypt variant), Hermes837 Ransomware, GoRansom Ransomware, and other malicious infections alike. Removal guides for these threats already exist on our website, and in this report, we hope to show you how to delete Freezing Ransomware successfully. Read more »
Shade8 Ransomware
Shade8 Ransomware is one of those malicious infections that can give you a lot of fright, but in reality, they can be easily dealt with. Thus, if you were infected with this program, there is no need to panic. You just need to contact the researchers who can provide you with the decryption tool. Or, if you have a file backup ready, just remove Shade8 Ransomware from your system, delete the encrypted files, and then transfer the healthy copies back into your hard drive. For manual removal instructions, scroll down to the bottom of this description. Read more »
Boot Ransomware
Boot Ransomware might not look like much, but this malicious infection can still give you a run for your money. It is a ransomware program, and so it can lock up your files, and then wait for you to transfer the ransom payment for the decryption tool.
Needless to say, you should never do anything of the kind because that would only help these criminals achieve their aims. You need to remove Boot Ransomware right now, and you can do it by following the manual removal instructions at the bottom of this description. Read more »
Will Olympic Destroyer Come Back in 2020?
The Olympic Games is one of the most-watched sports events in the world. It attracts millions of viewers all around the world. It also attracts Olympic Destroyer and various other kinds of malware. Sadly, we live in a world, in which cybercriminals exist, and their goals range from stealing and selling confidential data to tarnishing the name and reputation of the Olympic Game organizers. Although the attackers behind this malware were able to successfully attack those involved in the organization of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in 2018, the event went on as planned, and the attackers were not able to create irreversible damage. Read more »
