Damage Ransomware is a serious threat that can slither into your operating system in a very treacherous manner. The file that launches this infection can be attached to a misleading spam email and introduced to you as a document or another inconspicuous-looking file. If you are tricked into opening this file, the ransomware is executed; most likely, without your notice. Needless to say, the encryption of your files begins shortly after that. According to our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, this ransomware is most likely using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption algorithm to encrypt your personal files, and it has been used by Trump Locker Ransomware, Erebus 2017 Ransomware, and hundreds of other ransomware infections that we have talked about in different reports. Obviously, all of these threats must be deleted from the infected systems, but that is often easier said than done, and not because the task is difficult. Although it should be easy to remove Damage Ransomware, you have to decide the fate of your personal files first, and that might be the hardest decision. Read more »
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Trump Locker Ransomware
Trump Locker Ransomware is a new ransomware-type computer infection that can encrypt many of your personal files and then demand that you purchase a decryption key to decrypt your files. However, you should not comply with the demands because you cannot trust the cybercriminals to deliver on their promise and give you the key. We recommend that you remove this ransomware if your PC becomes infected with it. In this article, we will discuss how this ransomware works, how it might be distributed and how to get rid of it. Read more »
Search.searchsolod.com
Search.searchsolod.com is a browser hijacker that enters your system and then modifies your browser settings. If users are not familiar with how their browsers work, they might think that this program is a regular search engine that will enhance their web search experience. Unfortunately, that is very far from the truth. A browser hijacker is a potential computer security threat that can easily exploit you for various online schemes. Therefore, the sooner you get rid of this program, the better. It is not complicated to remove Search.searchsolod.com on your own, but it is always a good idea to acquire a licensed antispyware application, too. Read more »
Fadesoft Ransomware
Fadesoft Ransomware might show a warning demanding to pay the cyber criminals who created this malicious program in about 96 hours. The payment could be asked in exchange for a decryption key that is needed to unlock data encrypted by this malware. Apparently, the threat encrypts most important files with a secure cryptosystem; thus, the damaged files cannot be opened or used in any way. Even if the infection managed to get your precious files, we would advise against putting up with any demands. Dealing with the cyber criminals is not the same as shopping online since there are no guarantees and no refunds. In other words, if you pay the money, but the decryption tool still does not work you will have nobody to complain to. This is why we suggest users not to waste their money and eliminate Fadesoft Ransomware while following the instructions placed below or with a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »
Search.searchlivesp.com
Search.searchlivesp.com is meant to provide you with access to all kinds of sports events, but it only displays links to espn.com, nfl.com, nbcsports.com/live, and collegesportslive.com websites. Though these links are legitimate, do you consider the hijacker to be reliable just because the links it displays are legitimate? Of course, that is an important detail, but you should also consider the level of utility. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers suggest adding shortcuts representing these websites to your bookmarks bar. That way, you will be able to access them without a suspicious mediator. Of course, it is much easier to install something than it is to remove it. If you are inexperienced, you might feel lost, but we can help you delete Search.searchlivesp.com from any web browser. The instructions we have created (you can find them below), were developed to assist the users of Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers. If you are trying to eliminate the hijacker from a different browser, let us know by posting a comment below, and we will provide you with the instructions you need. Read more »
Search.searchlttrnow.com
An application that goes by the name of Search.searchlttrnow.com should be avoided at all times. That is so because it has been classified as yet another browser hijacker. It functions in an intrusive manner, to put it light. It can make invasive and unauthorized alterations to your browsers default settings right after it gains access to your operating system. Unfortunately, such alterations do not have positive effects whatsoever. In fact, they make surfing the web a far less enjoyable and even annoying experience. What is even more alarming is that our research team has found out that this browser hijacker could also turn out to be the main reason your computer might be subjected to suspicious online content. Such functionality could lead to system infection and other detrimental outcomes. To find out more about the dangerous inner workings of Search.searchlttrnow.com a be sure to read the rest of our detailed report. Read more »
Search.searchfreedm.com
Polarity Technologies Ltd. has developed a new product Search.searchfreedm.com recently. It shares similarities with the company’s older search tools, e.g. search.searchliveson.com and search.yourclassifiedscenter.com, but, unlike them, it, evidently, targets those people who travel a lot because buttons leading to geico.com (allows users to find the cheapest gas prices near them), Google Maps, and Bing Maps are available at the top of the page. They allow users to access these websites quickly. Unfortunately, it is the only useful feature of Search.searchfreedm.com. Yes, it has a search box in the middle of the page, but the search results it shows to users cannot be trusted fully. It seems that Search.searchfreedm.com only generates money for its creator through online advertising. As a consequence, users might be exposed to the commercial content if they use this page to perform searches on the web. Find out why it is not recommended to keep and use it as a default search provider by reading the following paragraphs. We are sure the knowledge you get will help you to make a right decision. Read more »
Search.searchfindactivec.com
Search.searchfindactivec.com might change the homepage of your browser with your permission, but that does not make it reliable. Even if you have invited this browser hijacker yourself, you should treat it as a potential threat, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend removing it ASAP. Why? First of all, you could reveal personal information about yourself to unknown parties when interacting with this seemingly reliable search provider. In fact, even personally-identifiable information could be recorded by this hijacker. Although this might come as a surprise to most users, the Privacy Policy statement reveals this to anyone who pays attention. Unfortunately, not many users pay attention to legal information because it is generally considered boring and incomprehensible. Well, if you reviewed the document before installing the hijacker, it is unlikely that you would have downloaded it in the first place. Read more »
Search.searchliveson.com
Polarity Technologies has recently released a new browser hijacker called Search.searchliveson.com. It is distributed in a malicious manner and can replace your browser’s homepage without your consent and, therefore, you should remove it. Apart from that, it will show custom search results that feature promoted links of unverified legitimacy and also gather some anonymous information about you to help personalize them. Our malware analysts have concluded that this search engine can pose a threat to your computer’s security, so you should get rid of it as soon as possible. Read more »
The Windows Session Console Weather
The Windows Session Console Weather might look like an application that informs you about weather conditions in your location. However, our security research team says that you should not tolerate such programs on your computer. The problem is that this application is an adware program that can use your system’s resources and collect your personal information. The program does not try to harm you in any way, but it could inadvertently be exploited by malevolent third parties. Therefore, you need to remove The Windows Session Console Weather from your system before any of this happens. You should do everything you can to protect your PC from harm. Read more »
