Cyber crooks use all sorts of methods to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. One of the most prominent ways that they do that is by using fake alerts. Recently, one such scam has been discovered roaming the web. It goes by the name of Apple Rewards Event. Thus, if you ever come across it, be sure to refrain from it at all costs. It is essential to note that you could encounter this devious message in a couple of different ways. In some situations, you might be redirected to a site that hosts it. In other instances, this fake alert could be prompt by a suspicious third-party application, which might be up and running on your operating system. To find out more about this hoax notification and its dangerous nature, be sure to read the rest of this report. Also, we present a few virtual security recommendations along with a generic removal guide to help you delete an application associated with Apple Rewards Event. Read more »
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Trojan.Adject
Trojan.Adject is a harmful threat that arrives on users’ computers without their knowledge and then starts performing malicious activities. It is still unclear why it has been developed by cyber criminals, but there is no doubt that it might do anything on affected machines, even install malware and record personal information. Unfortunately, users find out about its presence on their computers only after some time. We are not surprised at all that it takes some time to detect this infection because it works completely in the background, it does not have a program window, and, as research conducted by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has revealed, it is installed on users’ computers without their knowledge. Trojan infections are extremely harmful threats that might do anything, so you should remove Trojan.Adject as soon as possible. This threat drops a file in the drivers folder and creates several entries in the system registry, so its removal will not be very quick and easy. Of course, it is possible to erase this nasty malicious application from the system – continue reading to find more about its removal. Read more »
Ultimo Ransomware
Ultimo Ransomware is a malicious threat that can enter the system through Spam emails. According to our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com it is supposed to encipher various files on the infected device, but at the moment of writing the malware appears to be unable to do this. No doubt, this is good news for anyone who may encounter this malicious program, although we do not think there will be a lot of its victims since we suspect Ultimo Ransomware is not yet finished. Further in this report, we will present more details about it, so we invite you to keep reading it if you are here to learn more about this malware. What’s more, at the end of the article you will find instructions explaining how to delete it manually, so should you decide to remove this threat feel free to slide below and use the available steps. Read more »
Pdf2DocPro
Pdf2DocPro is a browser extension compatible with the Google Chrome browser. It is presented as a beneficial piece of software that works as a PDF converter: “Get an easy and free PDF to DOC/DOC to PDF converter and translator!.” Because of this, we would not be surprised at all if its popularity increases considerably over time. Researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have a different opinion about it. They consider Pdf2DocPro a browser hijacker and do not recommend installing it. If you have found yourself on the Chrome Web Store but still cannot decide whether or not you should install this add-on, you should definitely refrain yourself from doing that because your Google Chrome settings will be altered, and we are sure that there are better tools for converting documents available. Can you already locate a browser extension with finccmbmjdmhdcdjkfkkfdkbodjgelpc or ndgiipgjbobbpfaoceclhnckcagimhcn IDs in the add-ons manager on your browser? If so, our only piece of advice for you would be to get rid of it ASAP. It is far from extremely dangerous malware, but it is definitely not a fully trustworthy application either, so it would be better if Pdf2DocPro is completely removed. Read more »
Princess Locker 2.0 Ransomware
If the malicious Princess Locker 2.0 Ransomware slithers in, it can encrypt your files without your notice. When files are encrypted, you cannot open them, and the only thing that can help is a decryption/private key. This key is in the hands of the creator of the ransomware, and it is held hostage so that you could be convinced to pay the ransom. The key is introduced as the “Princess Decryptor,” and you are asked to pay 0.06 Bitcoin for it. At the time of research, 0.06 BTC was nearly $500. Needless to say, that is not that insignificant, and so you need to think carefully if you should be taking the risk. Even if the corrupted files are worth the sum, and you have it, you need to consider the possibility that cyber criminals are simply scamming you, and that you will not get a decryptor when you pay the ransom. What we can guarantee is that you will stay at risk until you delete Princess Locker 2.0 Ransomware. The removal of this threat can be complicated, but it does not need to be. Read more »
Gandcrab2 Ransomware
If you ever discover a program known as Gandcrab2 Ransomware up and running on your personal computer, be sure to execute its complete removal right away. Doing so is essential because this devious application exhibits incredibly malicious functionality. If you are not familiar with ransomware programs, you should know that they are infamous for their ability to encrypt vast quantities of data without any notification or authorization. Usually, cyber crooks use such devious programs to make illegal profits from unsuspecting users. Find out more about this ransomware and its devious inner workings by reading the rest of this report. In addition to that, we provide a few virtual security tips that will help you maintain a safe and clean operating system at all times. Besides all such information, we include a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete Gandcrab2 Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
Frs Ransomware
Frs Ransomware is a recently discovered file-encrypting infection that, at the time of research, was not decryptable. That means that recovering the files corrupted by it was not possible. The creator of the infection, however, wants you to believe that a program called “FRS Decryptor” can help you. The goal is to make you pay a ransom of 0.05 Bitcoin. Although that is just around $300, it is highly unlikely that you could get your files recovered if you followed the instructions and paid the ransom. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team advises focusing on the removal of Frs Ransomware instead. This infection is incredibly malicious because it was created and is controlled by vicious cyber criminals. If you do not want to be under their control any longer, deleting the infection is the first step you need to take. Hopefully, you have backups for all encrypted files, but even that you need to worry about after you eliminate the malicious ransomware. Please continue reading, and if any questions come up, start a communication using the comments section. Read more »
Any Search Manager
If you ever encounter an application that goes by the name of Any Search Manager be sure to do everything in your power to refrain from it at all times. In fact, we advise you to remove it if it is ever found up and running on your operating system. Doing so is essential because malware experts at our internal labs have classified this application as one more potentially unwanted program. Such category has been assigned because it exhibits intrusive and otherwise invasive functionality. It can make changes to your browser's default settings without any notification. Because of that, browsing the web will become an annoying and frustrating experience. You should also know that this application could lead to further virtual security problems. Be sure to learn more about its inner workings by reading the rest of this report. Additionally, you will find a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to delete Any Search Manager once and for all. Read more »
Starbax@tutanota.com Ransomware
The research shows Starbax@tutanota.com Ransomware could be a new version of a malicious file-encrypting program known as RotorCrypt Ransomware. Just like the previous variant, it enciphers user’s personal data with a secure encryption algorithm. As a result, the affected data becomes unrecognizable, or in other words, it can no longer be opened by the user. Usually, such threats leave ransom notes to offer a decryptor and ask for a ransom, but in this case, the malicious program does not leave any messages. For more information about this malware we invite you to review the rest of our article, but if you would like to erase Starbax@tutanota.com Ransomware as fast as possible we would recommend sliding below the text instead; there you should find our provided removal steps. Read more »
TAP Provider V9
It was decided that TAP Provider V9 should be classified as an adware server. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say it might be related to the Elex browser hijackers and with cracking tools like KMSpico. In other words, the suspicious application in question could be spread with the mentioned unreliable tools. Of course, as you continue reading the article, we will explain the possible application’s distribution channels in more detail. Besides, we will talk about the program's working manner and why it might be a bad idea to keep it on the computer. Should you decide there is no place for TAP Provider V9 on your computer, we urge you to get rid of it as fast as possible. One of the ways to do so is to follow the provided deletion steps at the end of this page. Read more »