You could be tricked into setting Search.hlivetvnow.co as your default search provider, homepage, or New Tab when you install the “Live TV Now” add-on. It is meant to help you watch TV online, but it is not useful. It will not grant you free access to TV streaming services. Instead, it will provide you with links to Netflix and Hulu, and to watch content available via them, you will need to pay money. Do you still think that the extension is beneficial? It is unlikely that you do, and this is why you are reading this report. Well, we have good news for you. It is fairly easy to remove Live TV Now, and if you are successful, you can have Search.hlivetvnow.co deleted at the same time. If you do not want to learn anything more about this strange software, refer to the instructions below, and if you are interested in getting more information, please continue reading. Also, note that Anti-Spyware-101.com research team is ready to answer all questions. You can add them to the comments section below. Read more »
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Retis Ransomware
Retis Ransomware is not an application that you want to have up and running on your personal computer. In fact, we advise you to delete it if it is already active on your operating system. It is critical to do so because the malware in question is used by malware developers so they could earn illegal profits from naive Internet users. The devious application follows a simple course of action. It encrypts a large amount of data on the affected computer and then demands a ransom in return for decryption services. Due to such functionality, any user affected by this malware might have to face devastating outcomes. To find out more about the intricate inner workings of this malware, make sure to read this article in its entirety. Besides such information, we include a few virtual security tips along with a detailed removal guide to help you delete Retis Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
Search.searchtzc.com
You want to be careful about the search tools you use because many of them are malicious. Although Search.searchtzc.com is not identified as a malicious threat, it certainly is not a trustworthy search provider. If you enter search keywords into its field, you will be redirected to Yahoo Search, and that, unfortunately, is not a good thing. While Yahoo Search is a well-known, respected provider, the hijacker exploits it to showcase sponsored content that the creator (Polarity Technologies Ltd.) might be earning money for. Since redirecting is performed without authorization and the showcasing of third-party links is unpredictable, the search tool is not to be trusted, and that is the main reason Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you delete Search.searchtzc.com. The funny thing is that you might not need to focus on the removal of this hijacker. Instead, you might have to find and erase an extension. Keep reading to learn all about this. Read more »
Search.searchlcll.com
Search.searchlcll.com may appear in your main browsers as your new homepage and offer you quick links to classified ads-related pages as well as a search engine; however, we do not advise you to use this page at all. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should stay away from this page due to the possibility that it may introduce you to questionable third-party web content. We have labeled this threat as a browser hijacker since it is capable of changing your browser settings and show up as your homepage. In addition to the aforementioned risk factor, this hijacker can also infiltrate your system along with other malware infections and potentially unwanted programs as well. This infection is not the first of its kind since it comes from a large family we call the Polarity family, which also includes Search.yourtransitinfonow.com and Search.heasyconverter.co to mention only two of the dozens of similar threats. If you would like to keep your computer clean, first, you need to remove Search.searchlcll.com and all other potential threats on your system. Read more »
VMProtect Miner Trojan
Sometimes dangerous computer infections make use of legitimate tools to avoid being detected or removed. VMProtect Miner Trojan is one of such infections. Users often do not know that this Trojan is installed on their computers, and even if they were to encounter it, they could easily mistake it for a legitimate application that is supposed to protect binary codes from reverse engineering. To protect systems from such intruders, regular scans are very important. Please do not refrain from scanning your PC with a security tool just because you think everything is okay. You may have to remove VMProtect Miner Trojan from your system at the end of the day. Read more »
'Internet Security Alert! Code: 055BCCAC9FEC' Pop up
The 'Internet Security Alert! Code: 055BCCAC9FEC' Pop up is part of a devious scam that is used to trick gullible users into calling a bogus helpline number and, eventually, giving schemers the permission to jeopardize your virtual security. Unfortunately, scams like this one could be used to infiltrate malicious infections, take over the administrative privileges, hijack the operating system, or even perform identity theft. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that it is always risky to call bogus helplines, and so if you are introduced to an alert promoting a number you allegedly need to call, the best thing you can do is find out and call a real support number depending on your service provider (e.g., Microsoft). If you end up calling, you could get yourself into trouble. Hopefully, you have not done this yet, and you can get yourself out of the trap laid by schemers in time. Since there is a possibility that you need to delete 'Internet Security Alert! Code: 055BCCAC9FEC' Pop up-associated malware, besides telling you how to evade the scam, we also discuss the removal of malware in this report. Read more »
Trojan.Vtflooder.HG
If you ever discover Trojan.Vtflooder.HG up and running on your personal computer, make sure to perform its complete removal as soon as possible. It is imperative to do so because this devious application can act in an extremely malicious manner, which should not be tolerated. In fact, having this Trojan can be annoying and frustrating, to put it lightly. It is also important to highlight that due to this intrusive application, your operating system's virtual security could be compromised. If you wish to learn more about the inner workings of this malicious program, make sure to read the rest of this detailed report. Additionally, we provide a few simple, yet effective virtual security tips, which you should use to maintain a clean and secure operating system at all times. Below we also include a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete everything associated with Trojan.Vtflooder.HG in no time at all. Read more »
Executionerplus Ransomware
Executionerplus Ransomware is not one of those sophisticated ransomware infections. The version of this ransomware infection analyzed by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com does not even demand a ransom, but, of course, it does not mean that it will not cause you any problems if it ever slithers onto your computer because it still encrypts files on compromised machines. It even deletes their Shadow Copies by executing the cmd.exe /c vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet command to make it extremely hard, or even impossible, to unlock those files without special software. Without a doubt, the majority of ransomware infections are developed so that cyber criminals could easier obtain money from users, so the chances are high that Executionerplus Ransomware will be updated and start dropping ransom notes asking money soon as well. Never pay money to malicious software developers because they will not stop developing new threats if they get everything they want from users. What you are expected to do if you ever find a nasty malicious application belonging to the group of ransomware on your computer is to disable it immediately. Read more »
Search.yourtransitinfonow.com
Search.yourtransitinfonow.com is a new featured search engine page that caught our attention for a good reason. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is a newcomer in the notorious Polarity family of browser hijackers that also includes Search.searchlcll.com and Search.searchtpg.com, just to mention a couple from the dozens that have already seen the light of day on the web. This new search page offers you quick links to travel-related third-party sites as well as a search engine and the usual popular links. Unfortunately, this browser hijacker may expose you to questionable third-party web content that may pose a threat to your system security. It is also possible that this is not the only malware infection on your system; therefore, we recommend that you remove Search.yourtransitinfonow.com right away. Read more »
Crypt0 HT Ransomware
Crypt0 HT Ransomware is supposed to be a malicious file-encrypting program, but currently, it looks like the threat can no longer lock any files. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com are saying it is probably because the malware was disconnected from its Command and Control (C&C) server. However, if you encountered it some time ago, it is entirely possible the infection could have locked most of your files. If you are still wondering whether it is a good idea to pay the ransom and get the needed decryption tools from the malicious program’s creators, we would advise against it. If the Crypt0 HT Ransomware’s server is actually down, all the unique decryption keys required for the decryption process could have been deleted and without them, it might be impossible to unlock any data even with a decryption tool. Therefore, we think it might be smarter to erase the malware. If you think it would be wiser to get rid of the threat as well, you can remove it with the steps we will add at the end of this report or with a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »