Skyfile Ransomware is a newly-discovered ransomware infection our specialists have detected while looking for new malicious applications. Since it has been detected only recently and is still new crypto-malware, we believe that it is not distributed very actively yet. Of course, it does not mean that it cannot infiltrate your computer and cause you problems one day. Ransomware infections are quite sneaky threats, so the majority of users do not even notice when they infiltrate their computers. They find out about the entrance of crypto-malware when it is already too late, i.e. when they find their files locked. Users who do not want to end up with ransomware infections cannot leave their systems unprotected. If it is already too late for prevention in your case, we want to encourage you to delete Skyfile Ransomware from your system fully right away, especially if you are not going to send money to its author for the decryption of files. Yes, ransomware infections try to obtain money from victims. If it stays and continues working on your PC, all new files you create will be encrypted in no time as well. We cannot promise that you will delete Skyfile Ransomware from your system very easily because this infection drops a bunch of new files, disables Task Manager, and makes changes in the system registry on affected computers, so we recommend reading this report first before you go to remove this ransomware infection from your system. Read more »
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Your Windows Computer Is Infected With Viruses
If a warning claiming that Your Windows Computer Is Infected With Viruses has been displayed to you, it does not mean that your system has been infected with any malicious application. The chances are high that a fake alert has been displayed to you seeking to scare you and convince you to take certain actions. Fake warnings claiming that malware has been detected usually seek to convince users to dial the telephone number they promote or downloading certain software for deleting malware. In most cases, cyber criminals pick up the phone if the number is dialed, whereas it often turns out that promoted software is untrustworthy or even malicious. Therefore, if you have been presented with Your Windows Computer Is Infected With Viruses, you should close it right away. Unfortunately, it does not mean that it cannot reappear on your screen even if you do not pay any attention to it and close it the second it is displayed to you. If you see the message claiming that malware has been found on your PC no matter what you do, e.g. no matter your browser is closed or you surf the Internet, there is a huge possibility that some kind of untrustworthy application is active on your computer and needs to be removed ASAP to make sure fake alerts do not show up on the screen ever again. Our specialists say that advertising-supported applications (adware) are usually the ones responsible for displaying various pop-ups and opening domains with fake messages, so we suspect that you might have an ad-supported application installed on your computer too if you cannot get rid of the Your Windows Computer Is Infected With Viruses fake alert. Read more »
Search.searchedd.com
Search.searchedd.com is a browser hijacker, and as usual for this type of threats, it may replace user’s default search provider, his start page or even new tab page. Sadly, it might be difficult to go back to your previous settings as the application could change them by modifying particular browser settings. We will talk more about this at the end of the article and even explain how to restore altered data in the instructions located below. However, before scrolling below, we recommend reading this text first as further in it we will explain why it might be dangerous to browse with Search.searchedd.com and why our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend its removal. Therefore, if you came here to get to know this browser hijacker better we invite you to take a look at the rest of the article. Read more »
FF AntiVirus Save
FF AntiVirus Save is an unreliable Mozilla Firefox extension that was found to be distributed using a scam notification. This notification warns about an allegedly important update, and if Firefox users are tricked into clicking the “Install now” button, they end up installing an unreliable add-on. Unfortunately, it could be used to track the user’s activity, and, potentially, showcase unreliable, misleading advertisements. If you have been tricked into installing the extension, we suggest removing it as soon as possible. If you are still on the download page, and you are struggling to close it, we have a few tips for you as well. In the worst case scenario, your virtual security could be jeopardized by this malware, which is why you need to be cautious and act quickly. The first step you should make before you continue reading this report is to scan your operating system. Install a legitimate malware scanner to help you inspect the PC and determine if any threats have invaded it. Whether you need to remove FF AntiVirus Save alone or along with other infections, our Anti-spyware-101.com research team can help. Read more »
Horros Ransomware
Yet another file-encrypting ransomware was found, and it is called Horros Ransomware. Although it should be categorized as a ransomware, at the time of research, no ransom demands were made by the creators of the infection, which is not the most surprising thing, but it is still unusual. It is quite likely that this infection is still in development or that it was created by amateurs. Considering that it was built using the Hidden Tear source code – which is open for anyone – it is highly likely that it the infection was created by someone who did not know what they were doing. Although the threat does not demand any payment to be made in return of software that allegedly would decrypt files (such software is never given in exchange for the ransom anyway), it can encrypt files, which is why Windows users need to keep it away. If it is too late for that, and you need a plan to remove Horros Ransomware from your operating system, keep reading. If you have any questions about the things discussed, post a comment below. Read more »
Search.searchidd.com
Search.searchidd.com can affect browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. Because of its effective manner, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com decided it should be categorized as a browser hijacker. Apparently, the application can replace your default search provider or start page with itself. Also, the tool might begin showing targeted advertising content, and some part of it could be potentially dangerous. This is why we advise against the usage of Search.searchidd.com and recommend not to leave it unattended. If you do not think you can trust it and you decide to remove it, we can help you do so if you follow the removal steps we will place at the end of this page. Users who need more help can also reach us via social media or leave a comment on this article. Read more »
Haxerboi Ransomware
Haxerboi Ransomware is a .rar archive with hacking and ransomware-creating tools inside of it. In other words, it is a set of malicious programs developed for customizing a ransomware application. The good news is that it looks like the software allows to create an infection based on open source ransomware known as Hidden Tear and since it is decryptable, the chances are that so could be the threats created with Haxerboi Ransomware. In which case, users who encounter them may have the opportunity to get their data back without paying a ransom. As you continue reading our article, we will tell you more about the malicious program and its capabilities. Additionally, we will talk about how users could erase threats customized with the software in questions manually. However, given the infections might differ and we do not know for sure how will they act, we would recommend using a legitimate antimalware tool if you ever encounter any unknown ransomware applications. Read more »
Pubg Ransomware
Pubg Ransomware is a program that you do not want to find up and running on your operating system. That is so because it happens to act in an extremely malicious manner. Thus, if you ever cross path with this invasive piece of software, be sure to do everything in your power to avoid it. If you are not familiar with ransomware application, you must know that they are defined by their ability to lock vast amounts of data without any notification or authorization. As you can imagine, having a program of this classification up and running on your PC can have disastrous outcomes, to put it lightly. In our report, we present further information regarding this devious program's inner workings. To help you maintain a clean and safe operating at all times, we also include a few simple, yet effective, virtual security tips. Below, you will find a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete Pubg Ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »
Fresh-info.news
Fresh-info.news is a threat that can be encountered by both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox users. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com believe the application fits into the adware category best since its main feature appears to be displaying unreliable advertisements from the third party. Apparently, the ads might promote fake lotteries, adult content, potentially unwanted programs, more adware, or other threats, and so on. Therefore, our advice to users who come across Fresh-info.news would be to get rid of it as fast as possible. Further, in this report, we will explain more about this application, including its removal process and potential distribution channels. Moreover, we understand some users may need detailed instructions, and so our researchers have prepared a deletion guide available at the end of this article. It will explain how to stop the adware from showing unwanted advertisements manually. Read more »
Arrow Ransomware
Finding a ransomware application active on your operating system could be a frightening thing because such devious programs can act in an incredibly malicious manner. One such application is currently roaming the web, and it goes by the name of Arrow Ransomware. If you ever encounter it while browsing the Internet, be sure to do everything in your power to avoid it. Doing so is vital because this malware is designed to encrypt massive quantities of data without any notification or authorization. As you can imagine, having a program that acts in such a way can have disastrous outcomes, to put it lightly. To have a better understanding of how this malicious application functions, be sure to read the rest of this report. Additionally, we provide a few virtual security recommendations that will help you maintain a clean operating system at all times. Finally, below we include a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete Arrow Ransomware once and for all. Read more »