According to our malware analysts, Search.searchwfaa.com is a newly released browser hijacker that is distributed through malicious software installers. The installers were configured to inject this hijacker into your browser secretly and you should remove it because of that. It is set to replace the browser’s homepage address and compel you to use it as a regular search engine. We recommend that you replace it because its search results are bound to feature links to questionable websites and it can gather anonymous information about you automatically to personalize the advertising campaign. In short, this fake search engine has nothing of value to offer. Read more »
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Search.searchdconvertnow.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on December 27, 2016
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Search.searchdconvertnow.com is a search engine that comes with a browser extension called Download Converter Now. The software might appear to be useful if you convert documents or other files on a daily basis, but we would advise you to look for a more reliable tool. The application is considered to be a browser hijacker because of its need to modify user’s default browser settings. What’s more, if you use the search engine you might accidentally interact with content that could be dangerous to the system. Apparently, Search.searchdconvertnow.com might display unreliable third-party ads with the search results, and if you click them, such content could lead you to malicious web pages. Naturally, we would advise users not to take any risks with the application and get rid of it as fast as possible. To erase the browser hijacker manually, you can take a look at the removal instructions located below the text. Read more »
Locked-in Ransomware
Posted by Max Lehmann
on December 23, 2016
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Locked-in Ransomware is yet another malicious program that you should avoid at all costs. If this malware program is ever found up and running on your PC, make sure to conduct its complete removal as soon as possible. Just like any other program that belongs to this devious category, this application can lock your personal files without any authorization. It goes without saying that such functionality should never be tolerated. To understand how this malicious program works and what it is capable of, make sure to read the rest of this reports. Additionally, we provide a few virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Locked-in Ransomware in its entirety once and for all. Read more »
Nyan Cat Screenlocker
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 23, 2016
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Nyan Cat Screenlocker is different from other screen-locking malicious applications because it does not do any damage to user’s data or ask for any payment to be made. Instead, the Trojan should lock the screen and place its warning on top of it. Even though it might look like unlocking the screen is quite impossible users can actually do it themselves manually. If you have a look at the instructions placed below you will find out how to complete this task on your own. Plus, the instructions will show users how to erase the malicious application from their computer. However, if you read the article first, you will also learn how Nyan Cat Screenlocker works and how it might be distributed among computer users. Such details could be useful to know as they may help you avoid other similar threats in the future. Read more »
Luckysite123.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 22, 2016
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If you are wondering why your web browser's default settings were changed without any warning, it is likely the doing of a browser hijacker. One such program is called Luckysite123.com, and it should be avoided at all costs. Even if you find statements claiming that this application could be quite useful as it should enhance your daily online activities, you must know that it is nothing more than a manipulative marketing technique used to fool naive users into downloading and installing a worthless piece of software. In reality, this hijacker does what other programs of classification do; it makes undesirable changes and so makes your overall online experience a bothersome one, to say the least. To learn more about this devious application's functionality and to understand how dangerous it could prove to be, read the rest of this report. We also provide a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Luckysite123.com along with virtual security tips that will allow you maintain a fully secure system. Read more »
Search.searchpcst.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on December 21, 2016
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Search.searchpcst.com is a questionable search engine that may show up in your most popular browsers as your home page. This search page can emerge after a browser hijacker manages to infiltrate your computer. This may be a new browser hijacker but definitely not an unknown one for our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com. In fact, this malware infection is a newcomer from a family of browser hijackers that has "given birth" to dozens of similar and identical infections, including Search.searchwti.com, Search.searchtaccess.com, and Search.yourmapscenter.com. Although, this search page may look totally innocent at first sight, you should be aware of the potential risks you are taking by not removing Search.searchpcst.com from your browsers. Some users do not even realize this change in their browser settings as they are used to having search engine pages as their home pages. Unfortunately, this browser hijacker may collect information about your online activities and use this to manipulate the search results it displays to you. Since this infection may put your system security at risk by exposing you to potentially harmful third-party ads and links, we suggest that you remove Search.searchpcst.com from your browsers as soon as possible. Read more »
Cryptorium Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 21, 2016
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Cryptorium Ransomware is a new infection that has been categorized as ransomware because it seeks to obtain money from computer users. Unlike older ransomware infections, it does not encrypt the users’ personal data even though the message left for users on the window opened by this threat says that all files are encrypted. Instead of encrypting users’ files stored on the computer, Cryptorium Ransomware changes their extensions. It means that files could not be opened unless their extensions are fixed, for example, vlc.png has to be changed to vlc.exe. Unfortunately, there are a number of users who believe that their files have been encrypted and decide to purchase a key (GBO KEY) to decrypt their files. At the time of writing, users cannot buy this key from cyber criminals because it is said that “all servers are down at the moment.” Because of this, it might be very true that this version of Cryptorium Ransomware is still in development and should not be actively spread. Of course, the situation might quickly change in the future, so when you read this article, this infection might already be very popular. Go to delete it ASAP! Read more »
Loveserver Ransomware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 21, 2016
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Loveserver Ransomware is a malicious application created to extort money from users, but it may not necessarily encrypt user’s private data like other similar threats. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com could not find a working sample to test this malicious application properly, but from what they have learned it looks like the malware might lock data by placing it in a password-protected folder. Therefore, the infection’s creators may demand you to pay a ransom for a password instead of decryption tools. We would advise you to consider this possibility with extra care because there is a chance you may lose the transferred money in vain. The malware’s creators might tell you otherwise, but in reality, there are no guarantees you will get the password, and if you do not wish to risk your savings we advise removing Loveserver Ransomware with the instructions placed below. Read more »
Solo-Bar.net
Posted by Max Lehmann
on December 21, 2016
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Solo-Bar.net is a browser hijacker that you should remove at the very same time that it has been discovered up and running on your PC. The primary indication that this hijacker is fully active on your operating system is a sudden change of your web browser's default settings. Unfortunately, alterations induced by this dubious piece of software will not have any positive effects. In reality, these modifications will only make surfing the web a frustrating experience, to put it lightly. Also, due to those same undesirable changes, your operating system could be subjected to questionable and even potentially harmful web content. To fully understand how this browser hijacker works and why its complete removal is a must, be sure to read the rest of our report. Alongside such crucial information, we provide a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Solo-Bar.net without encountering any major problems. Read more »
Search.myprivacyswitch.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 21, 2016
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When Search.myprivacyswitch.com is set as your default search engine on the Chrome browser, you might think that your computer was infected with a browser hijacker. However, this search engine comes as a supplement of a browser extension that any user can add to their browser if they want to. Of course, if it was not your intention to change your default search engine, then it is more than obvious that you have to remove Search.myprivacyswitch.com from your system immediately. Fortunately, we have come up with the manual removal instructions that you can find right below this description. Use it to get rid of the unwanted application. Read more »
