Ransom32 is a new and quite unique ransomware Trojan malware infection that is probably one of the most dangerous threats that can hit your computer right now. This Trojan exhibits a couple of traits that make it a dangerously unique infection, namely, first time in the life of ransomware, JavaScript is used to encrypt your personal files and to display the ransom note or lock screen instructions. Another factor here is that this ransomware is actually offered as a service on the Tor network, i.e., it can be customized by the individual schemer who signs up for creating a copy of this threat. Therefore, this Trojan can behave in a number of different ways. Although right now it has only been reported to infect the Windows operating system, according to our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, it is quite likely that this ransomware will be able to affect Linux and Mac OS X systems as well. Read more »
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JS.Crypto Ransomware
JS.Crypto Ransomware is most probably the worst thing that can happen to you right now. According to our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com, this is a very serious Trojan malware infection that attacks your computer stealthily, i.e., without your knowledge, and encrypt your most precious and most important files in a short time. Before you know it, all your pictures, videos, documents, and even databases will become unusable, and all you will realize will be a scary lock screen, or, in other words, a ransom note. This is a new and rather unique Trojan ransomware as it was entirely programmed in Javascript, HTML, and CSS; first time since ransomware infections have been around. Research shows that so far there have only been attacks on Windows operating systems, but our researchers confirmed that it can change in the future because of the capabilities of this JavaScript-based ransomware. Read more »
YourTemplateFinder Toolbar
YourTemplateFinder Toolbar is nothing more than a malicious browser extension that hijacks the browser’s homepage and search provider. Thus, removing this extension is necessary to rollback the modifications it has made to your browser. Also, this toolbar’s search engine can display third-party ads of unreliable origin, so it poses a threat to your system’s security. Among other things, it can collect information about you and send it back to this bad toolbar’s developers. However, it is presented as a harmless, fun, and useful browser add-on. So we are going to uncover all of the lies surrounding this toolbar and show what it is really worth. Read more »
CryptoJoker Ransomware
Not only is CryptoJoker Ransomware a dangerous malware infection, but it may also be your biggest nightmare. This Trojan infection poses as a PDF file and that is how it infiltrates your computer. If it enters your operating system, you are practically doomed. You will not be able to stop this crypto “express,” and you will only notice its presence when it shocks you with its pop-up window that contains the ransom note and instructions as to how to regain your files. This malicious program can encrypt all your personal files, including images, documents, and databases as well. Once it has accomplished its destructive mission, you will have only one choice to ever see or use your files again: If you transfer the ransom fee. However, we do not advise you to do so because you cannot be sure that even if you pay the usually couple of hundreds of dollars, you will really get a decryption key and a decoder. Read more »
PDFConverterHQ Toolbar
Our security experts at Anti-spyware-101.com have analyzed PDFConverterHQ Toolbar and have come to the conclusion that it is a malicious toolbar that you ought to remove as soon as possible. This toolbar is somewhat similar to a browser hijacker. However, it is also unique because it features more malicious functions than a typical hijacker. However, on the outside, this program seems to look legitimate and even fun. Nevertheless, from a practicality standpoint, this program does not offer anything of real value since its features can be substituted for other much more legitimate solutions. This brief description includes the most relevant information presented in understandable terms. So if you are not a techie, then this article is exactly what you have been searching for. Read more »
SaveDeals
Are you an avid online shopper? If so, beware of an application known as SaveDeals as it is yet another adware program disguised as a helpful tool. On its official website this intrusive piece of software is promoted as an excellent tool that should provide tons of discount deals, coupons, and promotional codes; thus, it should help you save quite a lot of money while you are shopping online. Unfortunately, that is not true whatsoever since this program act like any other ad-supported application. This means that instead of improving your online experience it will do the opposite of it. The adware application in question will make your overall online experience a miserable one to say the least. Read more »
MadLocker/DMA Ransomware
If your Windows operating system has been infected with MadLocker/DMA Ransomware, you either do not have proper security software to protect your PC or you clicked on something you should not have. This “something” can be an e-mail attachment or an unsafe link on a shady file-sharing website. Understanding how this dangerous Trojan infection can penetrate your system can help you protect your PC from similar attacks in the future. According to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this ransomware can encrypt your most precious files, such as images, videos, and documents as well, which you may only realize once it is all done and it is too late to stop this malware. Read more »
Radamant Ransomware
Radamant Ransomware is a very malicious program. It is a kind of Trojan that belongs to the subcategory of ransomware. Therefore, removing this infection is crucial for the security of your system. Like most ransomware-type infections, this particular program has the ability to encrypt various file types and demand that you pay a ransom fee in return for the necessary decryption tool. However we urge you not to fall into the trap of cyber criminals and do not pay the ransom fee, since not can your files get irreversibly damaged, but you might also experience a financial loss. Nevertheless, the good news is that you can remove this ransomware and possibly decrypt the encrypted files using a third-party tool. In this article, however, we are going to provide you with information on how this application works and discuss various methods of getting rid of it. Read more »
MyPoints Score
MyPoints Score is a program that is supposed to give you alerts on point-earning opportunities while you browse on its partner sites and provide discount coupons. We recommend removing this program because it is nothing more than an adware-type application. In actuality, MyPoints Score can show you questionable misleading advertisements that will not help you save money or improve your online shopping experience. Hence, this program was created for generating advertising revenue. However, there is more to this program than you think, so we invite you to read this description that is based on the research provided by our malware analysts. Read more »
DealNinja
If you are a vivid online shopper, we highly suggest keeping away from an application called DealNinja since it is yet another adware program disguised as a useful tool. On its official website, you can find statements claiming that the suspicious program in question could present you with various promotional codes, coupons, and discount deals. If you think that is a great way to save money while shopping online, unfortunately, you are wrong. Such claims are just a marketing gimmick used to trick unsuspecting Internet users into downloading and installing this worthless and invasive piece of software without actually realizing what it is. Instead of improving your online experience this ad-supported program will only do the opposite. Read more »
