BlackSheep Ransomware shows fake system message to confuse the victim and stop him from interrupting the malicious application’s installation. According to our researchers, this infection should show fake Windows updates screen that user may receive after launching a suspicious file. The notification might look rather realistic, but some details show that it could be fictitious, e.g. a misplaced loading sign. If you fail to notice anything strange and do not interrupt the process, the malware should lock your screen and encrypt all valuable data located on the computer. The good news is deleting BlackSheep Ransomware can unlock the screen, and the bad news is erasing the infection does not undo the damage it already made. However, paying the ransom does not guarantee you will be able to decrypt enciphered files either, so instead of risking your money, we advise to use the instructions located below and regain the control of the device. Read more »
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Yoursafersearch.com
Yoursafersearch.com is a browser hijacker. This program is not an extremely dangerous computer threat, but we would not be writing this description if there was nothing suspicious about it. It is clear that you need to remove Yoursafersearch.com from your computer because this hijacker could expose you to dangerous websites and other potential security issues. There are several ways to delete this unwanted program from your computer, but if you do not want to work too much on that, you can always rely on a licensed security application that will do the job for you. Choose the option that suits you best and protect your PC from harm. Read more »
Oled Ransomware
Oled Ransomware is a highly dangerous file-encrypting threat as it can continuously lock new data added on the computer as long as it remains on the user’s system. Thus, in order not to receive any more damage the user should remove this malicious application at once. The malware’s creators might advise you not to erase the malware and purchase a decryption tool from them, but we do not think it would be wise to trust these people since there are no reassurances such a tool will be provided. They could sound friendly and reassuring, but once these hackers get your money you may no longer hear from them, or they could ask you to pay even more. However, if you have no intention to risk your savings, we encourage you to use the removal instructions placed below and read the article too to learn more significant details about Oled Ransomware. Read more »
Search.searchtnl.com
Being aware of devious programs is critical nowadays, especially if you consider yourself a security-conscious user. Malware experts working at our internal labs have discovered yet another browser hijacker, which is known as Search.searchtnl.com. It goes without saying that you should take all possible action to avoid it. If you are not familiar with browser hijackers, you must know that they can be incredibly annoying and even dangerous. That is so because these intrusive programs can simply alter your web browser's default functionality without any notification or authorization. Due to these changes surfing the web will become a much more annoying and frustrating task. Unfortunately, that is not all; your virtual security might be put in jeopardy also due to those modifications. In this article, we provide detailed information about how that could happen. Below, we also include a comprehensive and easy-to-follow removal guide that you should use to delete Search.searchtnl.com if it is already active on your computer. Read more »
Elmers Glue Locker Ransomware
In this article we will tell about a threat we recently encountered; it is known as Elmers Glue Locker Ransomware. For starters, we should say our researchers are not sure if the infection is fully developed. What makes us believe it is the malicious application's message and working manner. The hackers ask to transfer a huge amount of money, but the malware does not do anything bad enough that would at least make the user think of paying the ransom. To be more precise, the asked payment is sixteen Bitcoins or approximately thirty-eight thousand US dollars. Usually, if ransomware creators tell the price they ask for a sum less than one Bitcoin or between one and two Bitcoins, so in this case, the demanded amount is highly irregular. Nonetheless, the cyber criminals could spread it just to test how it works and possibly even try to upgrade it and distribute it again. In any case, if you somehow encountered Elmers Glue Locker Ransomware or want to know more about it, we recommend reviewing our report. Read more »
Search.searchutilities.co
You might get Search.searchutilities.co as a result of installing a shady software bundle. The bundles that contain this search engine inject it into your browser secretly and automatically. Therefore, our malware analysts have classified it as a browser hijacker and urge you to remove it as it can jeopardize your personal privacy and your computer’s security. To better understand where this hijacker comes from and how it works, you can read more in the description below. Read more »
Adylkuzz Crypto-Miner
Adylkuzz Crypto-Miner is a cryptocurrency miner which is dropped on users’ computers by a Trojan infection Adylkuzz. Because of this, users usually do not know anything about its entrance on their systems. Although it is not an easy task to find out about the presence of Adylkuzz Crypto-Miner, it is still possible to find out whether or not it is installed on the system. According to specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com, users who have an active currency miner on their PCs might notice that their computers are running slow. Additionally, their Internet connection speed might decrease considerably because this infection connects to the Internet periodically. Needless to say, it will not share a cent with you, and it will not act beneficially, so its removal is necessary. The Adylkuzz Crypto-Miner removal will surely not be a piece of cake because it not only makes modifications in the system registry, but also creates several new files on affected computers. Evidently, it is not an ordinary application users can easily eliminate from their PCs whenever they want. Read more »
ServerTest
ServerTest is not an application that you want to find active on your personal computer. That is so because this program has been classified as one more browser hijacker. If, unfortunately, you already have this intrusive piece of software up and running on your PC, make sure to execute its complete removal right away. Only by doing so will you be able to restore the settings of your web browser that were altered by this hijacker without your consent. While devious alterations are annoying and will change the way you experience the web in a negative manner, you must be aware of the fact that this program could also be a major virtual threat. That is so because it could provide access to other questionable application into your operating system. To understand how this could happen and how you can delete ServerTest completely, make sure to read the rest of our report. Read more »
Search.starttab.co
If you notice that the home page of your browsers changes to a search page like Search.starttab.co, you should always double-check what you are up against. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that this is indeed a browser hijacker that comes from a notorious family that is also responsible for dozens of other infections, including Search.sonicpdfconverter.com and Search.searchiswt.com. This hijacker can collect information about you and introduce you to potentially unreliable customized content through the search results it may show. Right now it seems that the web server is down because this search engine does not display any results whatsoever. Still, since most of the other hijackers from this family appear to be working, it is possible that this is just temporary. In any case, we advise you to remove Search.starttab.co from your computer because it is just not safe to have it on board. Read more »
Securesurfs.biz
Browser hijackers are one of the most prevalent threats these days. They are developed every day, and it is not going to change soon. Securesurfs.biz is a new product of bad people/disreputable companies. Although it has an interface of a legitimate search tool and, at first glance, seems to be quite useful, the truth is that it is nothing more than a browser hijacker. It has been classified as a browser hijacker because it hijacks users’ browsers after the successful infiltration. In most cases, it sets a new website, i.e. Securesurfs.biz as a homepage only, but if you have noticed a new website in the place of your default search tool too, this is another sign indicating that the Securesurfs.biz browser has successfully sneaked onto your system. Remove it from browsers as soon as possible despite the fact that it reminds of a legitimate search provider. Letting it stay set on browsers and using it to search for the information on the web might result in a bunch of problems, so doing nothing would be a sin. Continue reading this article and see for yourself that the search tool which has appeared on browsers after the entrance of a browser hijacker has more drawbacks than benefits. Read more »
