Your homepage on Google Chrome could be replaced with MaskSearch.com if you install a suspicious add-on by the name “Mask Search.” Although this add-on is mentioned via the Uninstall instructions that are introduced to the users of the suspicious search tool directly from its home page, we could not find an official installer. Unfortunately, this suggests that this add-on – along with the hijacker – might be spread by unreliable software distributors. The biggest issue here is that these distributors could spread the search tool packaged with malware, and you might not even realize that. A software bundle is usually supported by one attractive program. When you try to install it, the distributor might offer you a bunch of other supposedly attractive tools, including system optimizers, coupon finders, etc. If you install software without doing any research, you might let in malware that you will need to remove. Please scan your operating system with a trusted malware scanner immediately to check if you need to delete MaskSearch.com along with other infections. Read more »
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Search.searchleasier.com
It is quite easy to recognize untrustworthy search engines because they are tools which are set without a user’s consent. Since Search.searchleasier.com tends to change the settings of users’ browsers too so that it could appear as a homepage and default search engine, it falls into the category of these unreliable search providers as well. In fact, specialists have classified it as a browser hijacker because of the fact that it is capable of sneaking onto computers and then changing browsers’ settings without permission. If you have discovered a dubious search tool Search.searchleasier.com set on your browsers too, it means that you have become a victim of this browser hijacker as well. Do not use Search.searchleasier.com as your default search engine because this might result in a number of problems. We can assure you that this untrustworthy search tool will not start downloading bad applications on your PC or performing other activities borrowed from malicious applications itself; however, as has been found, it might still expose users to potential threats by providing them with the commercial content. Find more detailed information about Search.searchleasier.com in this article and decide whether or not it is worth keeping this search tool set on browsers. Read more »
Joeyyoga.com
Joeyyoga.com can be considered a browser hijacker because it redirects users to unfamiliar and potentially harmful websites. This program does not look like a dangerous infection, but it could be the cause of many computer security issues, so users should not take this intruder lightly. Luckily, it is not complicated to remove Joeyyoga.com from the affected computer. In fact, you can do it right now by following the instructions you will find below this description. When you are done with that, please invest in a computer security tool that would safeguard your system from similar threats. Your computer’s safety should be one of your top priorities. Read more »
Firecrypt Ransomware
Once Firecrypt Ransomware infects the computer, it locates all your personal files and enciphers them with a secure cryptosystem. All data marked by the .firecrypt extension become unusable unless you have a decryption key to decipher it. Unfortunately, the only ones who could have this key are the cyber criminals behind the malicious application. In their message, they ask you to pay quite a huge amount of money and promise decryption tools in return. Needless to say, there are no guarantees the malware’s developers can or will be willing to deliver such tools. Therefore, dealing with them is risky and not advisable. Instead, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend erasing Firecrypt Ransomware with the instructions placed below. To make sure the computer is secure users should also scan the system with reliable antimalware software. Then you could try to recover encrypted data if you have any copies of it elsewhere, e.g. removable media devices. Read more »
First Ransomware
If you find the ransom note of First Ransomware on your screen, you could be one of those lucky computer users who got infected with a version of malware infection that does not actually pose a threat. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have found that this variant could still be in development since it does not seem to encrypt any file on your system. As you may know, ransomware programs are usually considered to be major hits as they can encrypt your files and thus make them unusable until decrypted with the private key. Unfortunately, cyber criminals rarely send this key to their victims even after they transfer the demanded fee. In this case, you could not even send the rather high ransom fee as there is no Bitcoin address or e-mail given either. Therefore, you do not need to sink into a deep dilemma whether to support cyber crime and hopefully recover your files or lose them for good. In this case we definitely advise you to remove First Ransomware as soon as you see its ransom note screen. Please continue reading our article if you would like to find out how you can defend your system from similar infections. Read more »
Newcityinworld.ru
If you think that Newcityinworld.ru can provide you with a reliable search engine, you have to think again. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers recognize it as a browser hijacker that does not deserve any of your trust. Have you noticed that legal information regarding this search tool is not shared? If you tend to skip on reviewing privacy policies, license agreements, and other legal statements alike, you might not notice this, and that is unfortunate. Software that is not supported by legal information is deemed untrustworthy because it is too unpredictable. For example, if legal information is not provided to you, how can you be sure that the tracking cookies the hijacker uses are reliable or that the third-party advertisers it works with have only good intentions? Due to the unknown, we advise deleting Newcityinworld.ru immediately. The research we have conducted might help you better understand the infection and its removal, and all you have to do is continue reading. Read more »
AdamLocker Ransomware
If your computer is unprotected from malicious software, then it might become infected with AdamLocker Ransomware, a program designed to encrypt your files, but it does not ask for money. Moreover, it gives you the decryption key for free. Still, you should remove it because allowing it to remain on your PC is a security risk. In this short article, we will discuss this program’s functionality, distribution, and removal, so if you have on your PC, we kindly invite you to continue reading. Read more »
2netvl.ru
2netvl.ru is usually classified as a browser hijacker even though it has an appearance of an ordinary news website. According to specialists, it belongs to this category because it is set on users’ browsers without their permission. Also, apart from changing a homepage on Google Chrome, it seems that it is capable of performing other activities too. Users report that their browsers are opened automatically every 5-10 minutes with the URL http://2netvl.ru/obsorvia at the top. Then, the redirection to another suspicious domain, e.g. containing surveys and asking to complete them immediately happens. The domain promoted might change, but it is not very likely that this browser hijacker will ever stop opening windows of your browser automatically. Also, 2netvl.ru will definitely not leave your Google Chrome browser itself unless you go to delete it. Keeping such suspicious websites set on browsers might result in serious security-related problems because websites promoted by browser hijackers are, usually, completely untrustworthy. Sadly, the same can be said about 2netvl.ru. Read more »
EdgeLocker Ransomware
Your day can easily turn into a nightmare if you find out that EdgeLocker Ransomware has managed to slither onto your system and encrypted all your important personal files. This is a major hit to your computer and to you as well. Of course, your attackers offer you the private key needed for decryption at a relatively low price, but we would not bank on it really. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that there is not too much chance that these crooks will actually send you this key. If you do not want to lose your money on top of your personal files, we suggest that you act now and remove EdgeLocker Ransomware right away. But before you jump to the end of this article to do so, we recommend that you read our full report on this dangerous malware program so that you can possibly prevent the next attack. Read more »
MafiaWare Ransomware
Although from its name it might seem that MafiaWare Ransomware has something to do with notorious mafia clans, this ransomware infection was actually created by despicable hackers who want to make easy money. They will try to bully you into spending $155USD on a decryption key that may not even work, and quite a few innocent users may fall for this scam. However, you should not pay a single cent to these criminals. Remove MafiaWare Ransomware from your system, and then look for ways to restore your files. Please remember that doing as told is not an option when the one bossing you around is a cyber-criminal. Read more »
