If the homepage of your Google Chrome browser was replaced with Home.clearwebsearch.net, it is most likely that you have downloaded the ClearWebSearch extension available at clearwebsearch.net. Have you downloaded this extension from its official website? Maybe you are one of nearly 20,000 users who have been counted on the Chrome web store? Unfortunately, not all users acquire this extension from its original source. In fact, many – if not most – find it in software bundles, where the add-on is packaged with many other programs, some of which might be malicious. Regardless of the source of this suspicious software, we suggest that you delete it from your operating system. If you do not know why you should remove Home.clearwebsearch.net and ClearWebSearch, please continue reading. Read more »
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Searchopa.com
The most likely reason for you to find Searchopa.com, a potentially risky search engine, in your browsers is that you have installed a questionable browser extension recently. In fact, most complaints come from Google Chrome users, but it is possible that this search engine shows up in other major browsers as well. The biggest issue with this infection is that it can expose you to potentially harmful web content and thus cause virtual security-related issues. It is also likely that you will find other unwanted programs and infections on your system, which multiplies the chances of system and privacy breaches. This could have a major effect on the operation and performance of your computer. If you want to protect your PC, it is important that you remove Searchopa.com and any other related malware threats. Let us provide you with the details of our research so that you understand the involved risks and solutions much better. Read more »
Microsoft Decryptor Ransomware
Microsoft Decryptor Ransomware is the newest iteration of CryptXXX Ransomware. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous, and it has to be removed as soon as possible. Testing has shown that this ransomware has been designed to enter your computer using a covert method, encrypt all files on it and demand you to pay a random to get them back. You may be in favor of paying the ransom if you have valuable files, but we warn you that you the cyber crooks might not give you the decryption key needed to decrypt the files. Read this description to find out more about it and see below this description if you want a manual step-by-step removal guide. Read more »
Isearch.tinyresults.com
Isearch.tinyresults.com does not look like a threat, but it can be dangerous to your virtual security. This search tool is often perceived as a browser hijacker, and not just because it could attack browsers without users’ permission. In fact, in most cases, users will be tricked into downloading this search tool themselves. On top of that, many users might believe it to be a reliable and useful search provider. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com warn that if you find this search tool set as your homepage on any of the browsers, you need to stop whatever you are doing and take care of your virtual security. We do not advise using this hijacker as a regular search tool in the meantime, but if you do, make sure you do not interact with suspicious links or get involved with seemingly beneficial offers. If you read this report, you will understand why this could be dangerous and why removing Isearch.tinyresults.com is important. Read more »
Search.fo-cmf.com
If you are looking for a trustworthy search engine, you should definitely not set Search.fo-cmf.com. Yes, at first glance, it might seem that Search.fo-cmf.com is a good candidate for the default search engine; however, you should never judge the trustworthiness of the software from its appearance, especially when we talk about search providers. Despite the fact that Search.fo-cmf.com looks like a reliable search engine, the truth is that it has been put under the category of browser hijackers for the way it acts. We promise that you will know more about this computer infection after reading this report. Also, you will get instructions that will help you to remove it. We hope that you will decide to get rid of Search.fo-cmf.com once you find out how it is really going to work, and thus will use the instructions prepared for you by the specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com. Read more »
BitStak Ransomware
BitStak Ransomware is a ransomware application that can encrypt your files. It is a very annoying program that will try to make you think you have no other way out of this situation, but to pay the ransom fee. Needless to say, you should keep your money to yourself because it is very unlikely that the ransomware creators will help you get your files back. On the contrary, they may just take your money and disappear. The good news is that you can remove BitStak Ransomware and restore your files without having to deal with these crooks. Please continue reading the description to find out more. Read more »
Search.searchyff.com
Search.searchyff.com reminds a reliable search engine; however, in reality, it is known to be a browser hijacker. If it ever enters your computer, it will immediately apply changes to your browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox). Researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have managed to reveal that this search engine is going to change your homepage, which means that you will see it every time you launch your browser. At first, Search.searchyff.com does not seem to be harmful, so many users decide to use the search box they see on the main page of this website. We suggest that you stop doing that and rush to remove Search.searchyff.com from browsers because it is very real that this search engine will put your system in danger. Believe us; this might happen quickly, so the sooner you erase this browser hijacker from your computer, the better. Read more »
CryptoFinancial Ransomware
CryptoFinancial Ransomware is a malicious program that is installed on your PC without permission and is set to lock your computer’s screen. The good news is that you can remove it without undesirable consequences because it does not encrypt files even though it claims to do so. The fact of the matter is this particular ransomware counts on the most gullible users to pay the ransom without even trying to bypass it which you can easily accomplish. Read this article and you will know all about its deceptive distribution method, functions, and, most importantly, removal methods. Read more »
Search.onesearch.org
Search.onesearch.org is a devious browser hijacker that pretends to offer great services just to attract you. Once installed, this hijacker redirects to a third-party search engine and utilizes data-tracking tools to spy on you and record information that could be used to select more attractive advertisements. Although we classify this threat as a hijacker, it would not be wrong, to some extent, to call it an advertising-supported program. After all, it was developed as an advertising tool. Nevertheless, it is also capable of modifying the settings on your Chrome/Internet Explorer/Firefox browser, which is why it is recognized as a browser hijacker. Regardless of which browser this threat corrupts, you need to delete it as soon as possible. The good news that removing Search.onesearch.org is fairly simple, and you should not have any problems even if you have little to no experience. Read more »
NextFlix
NextFlix is an application that is said to give you the freedom to view region-blocked content by modifying your computer’s DNS settings. However, it also uses the DNS modifications to render commercial advertisements that are annoying and can also be dangerous, so you should remove this program. We have analyzed similar programs in the past, and some of them are linked with this particular application. We want to make you aware that it is a fake program that really does not give you access to region-restricted content. However, it secretly modifies your computer’s DNS settings to show unwelcome unasked for commercial advertisements. We have classified this application as adware and invite you to uninstall it after reading this decryption to reestablish your PC’s security because not all advertisements that are shown by it are safe. Read more »
