Youhomepage.org is a browser hijacker that is likely to target the most popular browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. According to the analysis conducted by Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, this threat is identical to Newcityinworld.ru and Mans-find.org. These are browser hijackers that we have reviewed in different reports, but, of course, we advise deleting them as well. If you are still not sure whether or not these suspicious tools are reliable, you might be tricked into thinking that there is nothing dangerous about them. Well, that is not true. First of all, these hijackers are completely unpredictable, and they can work in ways that we are not even aware of. Furthermore, the services represented via these hijackers might be unreliable as well. If you have already made the decision to remove Youhomepage.org, you might want to move straight to the last section of the report. If you are still confused, we recommend reading the report to learn more about the suspicious hijacker and the risks that it might expose you to. Read more »
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search.startjoytabsearch.com
If you have downloaded the StartJoyTab extension, Search.startjoytabsearch.com must have modified your browser’s homepage as well. At the moment, this hijacker only affects Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers, but we cannot guarantee that different browsers will not be targeted in the future. Our hope is that this hijacker disappears altogether because all it can do is jeopardize your virtual security. Sure, it looks like a regular search provider, but the looks can be deceptive. If you only pay attention to the interface of the hijacker, it definitely can appear to be harmless. However, if you analyze it on a deeper level, you are bound to realize that it can work in a suspicious, potentially malicious manner. It should come as no surprise that we advise deleting Search.startjoytabsearch.com. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team classifies this hijacker as a security threat, and you can find all facts supporting this in the guide. If you cannot wait to remove the infection, check out the instructions below. Read more »
Search.searchfpdfc.com
Search.searchfpdfc.com provides links to web pages where users can convert Microsoft Word documents into PDF files, so it might seem like a handy tool. However, users should know that besides useful links the application could show them annoying advertisements too. This content may come from unknown sources, and consequently, some of the ads could lead to malicious websites or promote suspicious content. Moreover, it seems the search tool might modify your browser settings; as a result, it was categorized as a browser hijacker. Since the application does not look reliable, we advise you to bookmark its provided links if you need them and remove search engine before it causes you any trouble. To eliminate Search.searchfpdfc.com, you can either follow the instructions provided below the article or use a reliable security tool. Read more »
Evillock Ransomware
Cyber security specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com have recently stumbled upon a new ransomware that has come to be known as Evillock Ransomware. They say that this malicious application was designed to encrypt your personal files and then demand that you purchase a decryption key if you want to get your files back. Needless to say, you have to remove this malware to reestablish your computer’s security. This ransomware is particularly dangerous because there is no free decryption tool available (at the time of this article). However, paying the ransom is not a good idea because the cyber crooks behind it might not give you the promised decryption key. Read more »
Cryptofag Ransomware
Cryptofag Ransomware is a malicious application created only for money extortion. Thus, the malware should encrypt the most valuable files on the victim’s computer or in other words take the data on the device as a hostage. Then, the infection should show a ransom note explaining the situation and demanding to contact the threat’s creators. Once you get in touch with these people, they should inform you how much you need to pay for the decryption tool and how to transfer the money. However, even if it is your last option, we advise against paying the ransom. There is a high risk you may not get the decryption tool and so lose your money for nothing. Instead, we would encourage users to erase the malware from the system and look for other ways to restore their damaged files. If you need any help while eliminating Cryptofag Ransomware, you could check the instructions placed below. Read more »
Betternewtabsearch.com
Have you installed Betternewtabsearch.com yourself or was it installed without your permission? In either case, it is classified as a browser hijacker, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found information that suggests the removal of this infection. If you have agreed to have your homepage modified yourself, it might be harder for you to realize what kinds of risks you might be facing by trusting it. Unfortunately, it is possible that you will put yourself at risk by interacting with this hijacker. For one, you might be exposed to misleading search results, which might be used to redirect you to unreliable, potentially malicious websites. Furthermore, your virtual privacy could be put at risk if personally identifiable information is leaked to malicious parties. Our research team has also found that the search services that the hijacker hides behind are completely useless. Overall, there is not one thing that reasons against deleting Betternewtabsearch.com. This hijacker is neither useful nor reliable, and it would be foolish to keep it installed for much longer. Read more »
Polarisearch.com
Users who constantly encounter unwanted redirects to Polarisearch.com might be victims of a browser hijacker. These infections usually enter computers illegally and then change browsers’ settings so that users will see Polarisearch.com every time they open their browsers. Specialists do not think that users set this website voluntarily on their browsers because it is not that popular, but if there are users out there who have done that willingly, they should go to delete Polarisearch.com from their browsers as well. Experienced security specialists say that this tool is definitely not going to improve the web browsing experience. Instead, it might be responsible for all kinds of problems that might arise if people use this search tool as a default search engine. If you have thought up to this very moment that this website is a decent search tool, you should read this article to find out what researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have revealed about it. Most probably, your opinion about this website will change quickly and you will make a decision to replace it with a more trustworthy tool for searching the web. Read more »
Search.searchsterjosoft.com
You might think that Search.searchsterjosoft.com is a safe and reliable search engine, but that is untrue because research has shown that it can contain shady promotional links in its search results and, therefore, should be removed. You can get it on your computer accidentally because it is distributed using freeware bundles. If you get it onto your PC, then it will replace your browser’s homepage and attempt to make you use it as your primary search engine. For more detailed information about this search engine, we invite you to read this whole article. Read more »
Search.tvplusnewtabsearch.com
Search.tvplusnewtabsearch.com is an Internet search engine that should become set on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox after the installation of a browser extension TVPlusNewtab. For the time being, Mozilla Firefox blocks this extension, so users might see a new homepage and New Tab URL on Google Chrome only. Not all the people get surprised when they find Search.tvplusnewtabsearch.com set on their browsers because some of them install the add-on from tvplusnewtab.com willingly expecting to be able to watch favorite TV shows, live sports, movies, etc. legally. Also, users believe that they could access streaming websites with the click of a button and their search experience will be enhanced. In other words, they believe what it is written on the official website of this extension. Of course, there are a number of users who cannot explain why their browsers’ settings have been modified and they see a new search provider set as well, which shows that TVPlusNewtab might be distributed in a different way too. Users who feel that unauthorized changes have been applied to their browsers should go to get rid of this browser extension ASAP to get Search.tvplusnewtabsearch.com removed. For now, it is the only way to make it gone. Read more »
Search.watchanysports.com
Search.watchanysports.com is a new browser hijacker released by Polarity Technologies Ltd. This company is also linked to other browser hijackers whose removal we have discussed in other reports. Some of them include Search.couponsimplified.com, Search.emailaccessonline.com, and Search.classifiedseasy.com. These infections might seem harmless at first because they can provide you with legitimate links and because they can help you browse the web, but there are several different reasons why we recommend removing Search.watchanysports.com – and any of its clones – from your web browsers. At the moment, this infection is believed to be compatible with Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox browsers, but keep in mind that the infection could infect different browsers in the future. Regardless of which browser was infected, we can help you clean it. Please read the report first to understand the infection better. Read more »
