Kariloo is a new browser extension that has caught the attention of our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com because having it in your browser may put your virtual security at risk. This Google Chrome extension promises you "excellent content search" by installing its own search engine as your default and changing your home page and new tab page settings, too. Due to its capabilities, we have labeled this threat as a browser hijacker. It is quite likely that you did not even install this tool knowingly. In that case it could mean that there are other malware threats on your system as well. These infections may expose you to dangerous third-party content that could cause further system security issues for you, not to mention the possibility of privacy breach and online scams. Since you cannot trust the search results this browser hijacker presents to you either, we believe that it is best for you to remove Kariloo as soon as possible to protect your PC from malicious attacks. Please read on to find out more about this malware infection and how you may be able to avoid such threats in the future. Read more »
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Cyron Ransomware
Cyron Ransomware can infect your computer by stealth and then encrypt many of your files with an AES encryption algorithm. Its creators want you to pay 50 Euros, which means that this program was created to be distributed in the Eurozone countries in Europe. We recommend not wasting your time trying to pay the ransom because you might not get the promised decryptor/decryption tool, so you might also lose your money. For this reason, we advise that you remove this program as soon as you can. To find out more about it, please read this whole article. Read more »
Kappa Ransomware
A new ransomware infection has been discovered by our research team, and it goes by the name Kappa Ransomware. By the time you are reading this, the malicious ransomware might have been unleashed already, and your personal files might have been encrypted, but at the time of our research, this threat was still in development stages. The sample that our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers have tested had a fully functional encryption and decryption algorithm, and it could connect to a remote server to transfer certain information. It was found that the threat could record technical details about the infected computer, and some of it could be used to create the so-called Client ID. It was found that this ID is a combination of the MAC Address and the Processor ID, as well as the Hard Drive serial number. This ID is sent to a remote server (http://185.106.120.162/key/key.php?hwid=) along with the encryption key that is used for the corruption of files. Also, you are introduced to this ID via a window that the infection launches right after the encryption is complete. Unfortunately, your files will remain encrypted if you delete Kappa Ransomware, but, of course, removing this threat is crucial. Read more »
Ransom Prank Ransomware
Ransom Prank Ransomware is not a program that you want to have fully active on your personal computer. If unfortunately, this intrusive application is already active on your PC, make sure to execute its complete removal right away. It is critical to do so because this program, like a lot of other applications classified as ransomware, might be capable of locking vast quantities of data in just a few moments. It goes without saying that due to such functionality you might have to face disastrous outcomes. For further information regarding the overall functionality of this intrusive program, make sure to read the rest of our detailed report. Besides all of that, you will also find a few virtual security recommendations to help you avoid various suspicious and malicious programs. Finally, to delete Ransom Prank Ransomware in just a few simple steps, make sure to follow the detailed instructions that we present below. Read more »
Onepagesnews.net
Onepagesnews.net may look like a search engine, but it is more than that. Our cyber security experts have classified it as a browser hijacker and recommend that you remove it because it replaces your browser’s homepage address without your consent and features-ad-supported search results that can pose a security threat to your computer. The promotional links featured in its search results can redirect you to malicious websites that can infect your PC with malware or scam sites that will try to lure money from you. Needless to say, this search engine is bad news, so the sooner you get rid of it, the better. Read more »
Aac Ransomware
Aac Ransomware is a new variant of the NMoreira Ransomware infection that was discovered last year. It is believed that both infections were created by the same cyber criminal or group of cyber criminals, but there is no denying that they have many differences. For example, the original ransomware was found to remove itself after the encryption was complete, appropriate registry keys were added, and the ransom note file was created. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has not observed this to be the case with the newer variant. Also, the messages hidden in the launcher file are different. The first original one was specifically addressed to the malware research community, while the new ransomware has a message for researchers who managed to decrypt NMoreira Ransomware. At the time of research, a decryptor that would work with the new version of the threat did not exist, and it is possible that it will not be developed at all. While the decryption of files might be impossible, deleting Aac Ransomware is something anyone can handle, and that should be done sooner rather than later. Read more »
Search.searchytdvta.com
You may find Search.searchytdvta.com, a potentially risky search engine in your browser after installing a worthless and potentially unwanted browser extension, or a free program you downloaded off of a questionable website. In other words, it is quite possible that you did not install this search engine on purpose and knowingly. You should know that our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com has labeled this malware infection as a browser hijacker due to its capabilities to modify certain browser settings, including your home page, new tab, and default search engine. Since this hijacker is spread through a Google Chrome browser extension, it seems to only affect your Chrome browser. However, if this browser is your preferred one, you could be exposed to potentially harmful third-party web content every time you launch it, open a new tab, or run a web search from the address bar. The presence of this infection on your computer could also be a sign that other malware threats may have entered your computer. We believe that it is important that you remove Search.searchytdvta.com from your browser and all other infections you may find in order to restore the previous system security level of your PC. Read more »
VideoBelle Ransomware
VideoBelle Ransomware is yet another ransomware-type computer infection based on the Hidden-Tear project. It is similar to Balbaz Ransomware, Matroska Ransomware, and Oxar Ransomware. All of them are similar, but not identical and this article is dedicated to providing you with the functionality, distribution methods and other peculiarities of VideoBelle Ransomware. Needless to say, you ought to remove this malware as soon as possible because it is set to run each time you boot up your PC, so it can potentially encrypt new files you upload to it. Read more »
Cezar Ransomware
Ransomware infections are one of the most prevalent malicious applications these days. Cezar Ransomware is the newest infection that has fallen into the category of ransomware. The names of these threats change, but they keep acting the same. That is, they try to obtain money from users by any means. Because of this, you might find your screen locked or files encrypted after encountering the ransomware infection. Cezar Ransomware is no exception. It also locks users’ files following the successful entrance on their PCs. Although it does not demand a ransom immediately after encrypting users’ files, specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have no doubt that it also wants users’ money. Needless to say, paying cyber criminals money is the worst users can do because instead of getting their files decrypted, they might be left without their money and personal files. To put it differently, they might still not be able to unlock a single file even if they give malware developers the only thing they want. There is no point in transferring cyber criminals money for the decryption of files also because a free decryptor for unlocking files encrypted by Cezar Ransomware has already been released, and it can be downloaded easily from the web. You should find it by entering the “Cezar Ransomware decryptor” search query in the search box of your default search tool. Before you take action to get your files back, make sure the ransomware infection is no longer active on your system because it might lock the decryption, tool making it impossible to use it. Read more »
Defray Ransomware
Defray Ransomware is yet another malicious piece of software that you must remove immediately if it is ever found up and running on your PC. It is nothing more than yet another file-encrypting application that can cause a lot of harm if it is active on your PC even for a short period. Just like any other application of this classification it quickly can lock large quantities of data on the affected computer without any warning or authorization. It is not hard to imagine that such functionality could cause a lot of trouble, especially if you happen to use your PC for work. In this report, we provide detailed information about the inner workings of this ransomware, gathered by our malware experts during their in-depth research. Alongside such information, we also present a few virtual security recommendations and a detailed removal guide so any user that already has Defray Ransomware can delete it without encountering any major problems. Read more »