When Search.searchdirex.com, or simply searchdirex.com, is set as the home page of your Internet browsers, it is a sign that your operating system is affected by a browser hijacker. If you are certain that you have not made any changes in the setting sections of your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, you should be sure of taking action to remove Search.searchdirex.com for good. The search engine searchdirex.com may arouse no suspicion from the first sight, but later on some annoying features may hinder your browsing sessions or have an impact on the overall performance of the browsers and your browsing sessions. Read more »
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Lishbos Registry Scanner
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 20, 2017
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According to the official information prepared by Lishbos Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Lishbos Registry Scanner is a reliable application that can remove registry errors to fix slow computer’s performance. It is suggested that this suspicious program can repair registry damage and enhance overall performance. Unfortunately, some users are tricked into believing that that is true, when, in reality, it is just a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that serves no one else but its creator. If you install it onto your Windows operating system, it immediately introduces you to fake scanner results to make you think that there are hundreds or even thousands of critical errors. The scanner results are meant to push you into clicking the “Fix All” button, which, of course, leads to a purchase page. Even though the suspicious registry scanner is retailed at 7 USD (a permanent discount from 25 USD), you should not waste one cent on it. If you already have, we suggest looking into the possibility of getting your money back; however, it is unlikely that you will get anywhere with that. In any case, deleting Lishbos Registry Scanner is crucial, and this report shows how to do that. Read more »
CoNFicker Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 20, 2017
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There is no doubt that CoNFicker Ransomware has invaded your operating system if you find the “.conficker” extension attached to your files. This dangerous threat targets all kinds of files, starting with personal documents, media files, and photos, and finishing with the .exe files representing downloaded applications. Obviously, this ransomware evades Windows files to ensure that the operating system runs the way it is supposed to and that the infection conducts all malicious procedures. If this dangerous threat has not corrupted your personal files yet, make sure you employ reliable security software to ensure that your operating system is guarded. If this threat has already slithered in, you should read this report to learn all about it. One thing we can tell you right off the bat is that your files might be lost permanently. If you delete CoNFicker Ransomware – which is crucial – the files will remain encrypted. Unfortunately, if you pay the ransom requested by cyber criminals, the outcome might be the same. Read more »
Cerberos Ransomware
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 19, 2017
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Cerberos Ransomware is one more malicious program that might lock your personal data. If you ever happen to encounter this devious application be sure to stay away from it at all times. Having an it active on your personal computer for just a few moments could have devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. In our report we provide detailed information regarding the overall functionality of this ransomware program so you could understand why its complete removal should be executed as soon as possible. Additionally, our research team provides simple yet extremely effective security tips that will help you keep your computer clean and secure. We provide this information because a lot of users have their system vulnerable since they lack knowledge about the importance of virtual security. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete Cerberos Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
Tools Plus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 19, 2017
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Tools Plus is promoted as a browser add-on that can improve the online shopping experience. It works on Google Chrome only, and it should let users know where to buy items they are viewing online for a lower price. To put it differently, this piece of software should help users save some money. Unfortunately, in reality, it is not as decent as it claims to be. We are not going to extensively analyze in this article whether or not it really does what it says, but we are, surely, going to talk about its drawbacks and why users should delete this browser extension from their computers as soon as possible. There are so many other reliable shopping assistants available on the market today, so it would be a sin to keep this dubious add-on installed on Google Chrome. Before we start talking about its removal, we will explain to you why keeping this piece of software installed is not such a good idea, so read this article till the very end. Read more »
Search.searchtpo.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 19, 2017
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Search.searchtpo.com is a questionable search engine that can show up in your major browsers as your new home page, even if you do not recall installing it. This search website tries to look useful for the fans of online gaming by displaying a fake toolbar that hosts a number of quick links leading to related websites. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has labeled this infection as a browser hijacker due to its capability to modify your browser settings. Although most of the time it is actually you who lets these changes happen, you may still not remember it or realize it because the installers may use confusing and misleading methods to make sure that you overlook this. Since this browser hijacker may expose you to unreliable third-party content through its features, including its search engine, we believe that it can pose a threat to your system security. And, we have not even mentioned yet that it can sneak onto your system alongside other malware threats. If you are a security-minded user, we advise you to act right now and remove Search.searchtpo.com from your computer. Read more »
Search.searchicc.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 18, 2017
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Search.searchicc.com is a browser hijacker that travels together with a browser extension called iCoupon Clipper. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com advise users to be extra careful with the software, because by installing it you may allow the application to automatically modify your browser settings or download and install updates. What’s more, it looks like Search.searchicc.com could be showing modified search results that may include potentially dangerous third-party advertisements. Therefore, using it as your default search engine might be a bad idea. For the sake of the system, it might be best to replace it with a more reliable alternative as soon as possible. If you decide to do so, you should firstly erase the browser hijacker; the instructions located at the end of the text will show you how to achieve it. Read more »
Fastoplayer Ads
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 18, 2017
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Fastoplayer Ads are irritating commercial advertisements users might start seeing on their screens after installing Fastoplayer, which is promoted on its official source Fastoplayer.com as “the fastest player you will ever use.” This player is based on an open-source player Media player classic, so it does not surprise us at all that users find Fastoplayer quite useful. In the opinion of researchers, users should go to uninstall this player no matter they have downloaded it from its official website, or it has found a different way to enter their systems. It should not be kept installed on users’ computers because of all these ads it displays. This is the only way to eliminate them, but this should be done not only because they are irritating. It is a must to get rid of them all to be able to surf the web safely and securely. Without a doubt, advertisements coming from adware programs are not as dangerous as malicious applications, but they might still expose users to potential threats, so it must be your top priority to make those advertisements gone. Continue reading to find out why it is so important to do that. Read more »
SearchesSpace.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 14, 2017
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SearchesSpace.com is a new browser hijacker belonging to the wide ELEX family. It has fallen into this category not only because it is based on the same template as other hijackers from this family, but also because it tends to show up on users’ Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers without permission. We have to upset you by saying that there is no doubt that this browser hijacker has entered your computer if SearchesSpace.com is launched for you each time you open your default browser. Unlike other browser hijackers our specialists have analyzed, it does not replace default search providers or New Tab URLs. It only sets itself as a homepage. There are users who notice that their preferred homepages are gone, but there are also users who do not pay much attention to a new website they see. Most likely, you belong to the first group of people if you are reading this article. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com only have one piece of advice for those users – they say that this page should be replaced with a legitimate search provider because, although it pretends to be a trustworthy search engine, it will not improve the web searching experience in any way. Read more »
Salsa Ransomware
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on April 14, 2017
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If Salsa Ransomware manages to infiltrate your system, you can probably lose all your personal files in this malicious attack when you do not have a backup. We keep emphasizing the importance of regularly saving your files to a cloud storage place or a portable disk. As a matter of fact, it is safer if you backup your files onto a drive that is only connected to your PC while you are transferring data because some of the ransomware infections are capable of stealing information from you and access your cloud accounts to take your files hostage there, too. Of course, you are offered a way out if you are ready to pay a certain amount to have your files automatically decrypted. But there is never any guarantee that you will really get the decryption key, a tool, or your files will just “magically” decipher themselves. Since this is a dangerous threat to your computer and your personal files, we recommend that you remove Salsa Ransomware immediately after you are informed of its devastating job. Read more »
