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Russenger Ransomware

Russenger Ransomware

Cyber criminals are exploiting security vulnerabilities and backdoors to spread yet another file-encrypting infection, and it is called Russenger Ransomware. It is not known how exactly this malicious threat spreads, and that, in part, might be due to the fact that different methods could be employed. Hopefully, you can take care of your virtual security to ensure that this dangerous threat cannot slither in. You can do that by installing trustworthy security software. It is also important that you are cautious yourself. For example, many victims let in ransomware by opening corrupted spam email attachments. Random links and files could be used to distribute malware. It could also be concealed as beneficial software, and could be spread using attractive software bundles. Hopefully, you still have time to keep this malware away. If your operating system was already corrupted, undoubtedly, you want to remove Russenger Ransomware as soon as possible. The bad news is that your files will not be decrypted after you delete the malware. Keep reading if you want to learn more about this malicious threat. Read more »

'.twist File Extension' Ransomware

If you ever discover a program known as '.twist File Extension' Ransomware up and running on your operating system, make sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. Doing so is critical because this devious application is designed to lock a vast quantity of data in no time at all. Its developers use it to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users by demanding a ransom in return for decryption services.  As you can imagine, having an application capable of such functionality active on your PC can have disastrous outcomes. If you wish to find out more about the inner workings of this malware, make sure to read the rest of this report. Also, you will find a few virtual security recommendations that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Finally, to help you delete '.twist File Extension' Ransomware once and for all, we include a comprehensive removal guide that you can find below. Read more »

My Net Speed

My Net Speed is a piece of software compatible with Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It promises to make it possible to test the Internet connection speed with the click of a button, so we are sure there are people who install it consciously. No matter if you are one of them, or if you have discovered My Net Speed installed on your computer without your knowledge, you should get rid of it because it is not trustworthy software. Our malware researchers have even categorized it as a browser hijacker because it applies changes to browsers without the users’ knowledge. Speaking specifically, you will find a new homepage set on the browser you use if you ever install this piece of software, or if it somehow manages to enter your system illegally. You could undo these changes only by removing it fully. Since My Net Speed is not as beneficial as it claims to be, we are sure you will not miss it. If you feel that you need more information about it, continue reading this article. We hope that your final decision will be to remove this browser extension from all affected browsers. Read more »

Yourlink.online

Yourlink.online

Yourlink.online is not an infection by itself. It is an adware server that can be used by a number of adware applications. If you are constantly being redirected to this website, you mostly likely have an unwanted program installed on your PC. Hence, to avoid this domain, you need to take care of the potential threat that is running on your system. When you remove the adware program in question, Yourlink.online will disappear from your browser as well. There might be more reasons this adware server appears on your browser, and we will cover them in the article below. Read more »

Bananacrypt Ransomware

Bananacrypt Ransomware

Bananacrypt Ransomware is a malicious application that enciphers victim’s data and appends a second (.bananaCrypt) extension to each affected file separately. If you have noticed this extension on the titles of your precious documents, photos, and other records we encourage you to continue reading our report and learn more about this vicious infection. The cybercriminals who created Bananacrypt Ransomware ask their victims to pay a specific amount of Bitcoins. We would like to warn you of how dangerous it could be to deal with these people. Clearly, if you pay the asked sum, you will not be able to get it back if the hackers do not keep up to their promise to help you recover deciphered files. Thus, if you do not want to waste your money on something you might never receive, you should eliminate the threat with no hesitation. Users who need guidance while eliminating the malware should have a look at the removal steps available below this article. Read more »

Search.papershorty.com

Search.papershorty.com

Search.papershorty.com tries to convince users that it is a legitimate search tool, but it is definitely not what is seems to be, believe us, so if it is ever set as your new homepage (or a new default search provider) on your web browsers, you should remove it without consideration. It has turned out that it can affect all popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. If you have all of them installed on your computer, it means that it will take more time to get rid of Search.papershorty.com for you. No, you cannot keep it because it is an untrustworthy search provider. If you use it, it might present you with untrustworthy search results that might redirect you to dubious websites. We cannot promise that Search.papershorty.com is privacy-friendly either. Search tools browser hijackers promote are never trustworthy, so if you find your browsers hijacked in the future again after getting rid of Search.papershorty.com, remove that page without mercy as well. You will not find an uninstaller of the browser hijacker, so do not go searching for it, but the good news is that you do not need to have special software to remove it from your computer – it will be gone after you reset all those affected browsers to default. Read more »

Rarucrypt Ransomware

Rarucrypt Ransomware

Rarucrypt Ransomware is a malicious infection that creates copies of the victim’s personal files in RAR archives and then deletes the original files without a possibility to restore them. The problem is that a password protects the mentioned archives, so to open them, the user has to know it. No doubt, the cyber criminals behind this threat might offer to reveal it for a particular price, but fortunately, you may not have to risk your savings as our researchers checked the malware’s code and found the needed password in it. We will mention it later in the text, so if you wish to get to know Rarucrypt Ransomware better, we urge you to keep reading this report. At the end of it, users can also find steps showing how to erase the infection manually, although it the task looks a bit too complicated users can employ a legitimate antimalware tool as well. Read more »

SuddenTax Ransomware

SuddenTax Ransomware

SuddenTax Ransomware is yet another incredibly malicious piece of software that should never be up and running on your personal computer. If unfortunately, it is already active on your operating system, make sure not to waste any time and conduct its complete removal. Doing so is paramount because this malware can easily lock a vast amount of data in a matter of minutes. In most instances, malware developers use ransomware applications to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. The scheme under which such programs work is quite simple; it encrypts your data and then demands a ransom in return for decryption services. If you wish to learn more about the inner workings of this malicious application, make sure to read the rest of this report. Also, you will find a few virtual security tips to help you keep your operating system secure. To help you delete SuddenTax Ransomware once and for all, we include a comprehensive removal guide. Read more »

David Ransomware

David Ransomware

Ransomware infections are threats developed by cyber criminals for money extortion. David Ransomware is one of the newest ransomware infections released. It locks personal files on users’ computers like its predecessor Velso Ransomware. Then, it drops a ransom note in the .txt format. Users are told that they need “to buy the special software,” but, surprisingly, its price is not indicated in the ransom note, which shows that cyber criminals want users to contact them. If you are curious about the price, you can write an email to them if you want to, but you should keep in mind that sending money to malicious software developers is never a good idea even if it turns out that the price is low. Our piece of advice for those users who have encountered David Ransomware would be to delete this infection fully as soon as possible. By deleting it, you will make sure it cannot start working again. Luckily, this infection is quite simple malware, so its removal should not be very problematic. It should be noted that this malicious application must be deleted from the system no matter if you pay money for the decryption tool or not. Read more »

Virus Alert From Microsoft fake alert

If you were introduced to a page representing the Virus Alert From Microsoft fake alert, the first thing you need to do is close it. If you cannot do it, close the web browser representing this page. If closing the browser normally is not possible – for example, if it is shown in full-screen mode – you can launch the Task Manager via the Ctrl+Alt+Delete menu and then terminate the process of the affected browser. Next thing you need to do is install a trustworthy, up-to-date malware scanner. That is necessary because you want to make sure that malware has not invaded your operating system. It is unlikely that malicious threats will be found, but you need to check it nonetheless. Without a doubt, every single malicious infection that is discovered must be deleted. You might even find out that you need to remove Virus Alert From Microsoft fake alert-related malware. In this report, we explain the origins and the activity of the fictitious alert in depth. If you are interested, keep reading. Read more »