Monthly Archives: October 2016

Web-start-page.com

Web-start-page.com

Even though while searching with Web-start-page.com it might seem like you are using Bing or Google, you should not mistake the application with these reliable search engines. The software is a browser hijacker that may use different reputable or even doubtful search engines in order to show you modified results, which could contain malicious advertising content. Because of this, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend the software’s removal. We do not think it should be hard for you to part with this applications as it could be dangerous. Users who need help with this task, could slide below and see the deletion instructions. However, before you get rid of Web-start-page.com, we would advise you to read more about it first, so that you would learn how to identify and also avoid such threats the next time. Read more »

Search.newtab-mediasearch.com

Search.newtab-mediasearch.com

According to our cyber security specialists, Search.newtab-mediasearch.com is a malicious search engine that was also classified as a browser hijacker due to the method used to disseminate it. Therefore, we recommend that you remove it from your computer entirely because not only will it hijack your browser’s homepage address, but subject you to questionable promotional links if you were to use it. Furthermore, it can collect some information about you and use it for marketing and advertising purposes. There is no doubt that this search engine is illegitimate, but if you want to know more about its inner workings, we invite you to read this article in its entirety. Read more »

Screenlocker Hacking18

Screenlocker Hacking18

Screenlocker Hacking18, according to Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, is an infection that is still being developed. Of course, by the time you are reading this, the situation might have changed already, and the malicious infection might have gained more features. Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict how this malware could be enhanced, but we have to consider all possibilities. At the time of research, the main feature of this infection is the locking of the Desktop. That is done using a notification that covers the entire screen, and that is what protects the infection from being deleted. Luckily, there is a way to unlock your PC and remove Screenlocker Hacking18. Needless to say, there is no time to dilly dally. If you wait, the infection could be updated, and you might experience much worse consequences. Read the report carefully, and, if any questions come up, use the comments section below to communicate with us. Read more »

Jack.Pot Ransomware

Jack.Pot Ransomware

Jack.Pot Ransomware is a malicious infection that is still in its developmental stage. It means that the program does not spread actively, and only a handful of users have been infected with it so far. Nevertheless, you should know more about the infection, in the case, it eventually grows into something bigger.

Since the program does not seem to be completed yet, it is hard to tell whether it will be possible to decrypt the affected files. However, it is always possible to restore the affected files by transferring healthy copies of the files from your backup drive. Therefore, there is always a way out of this situation, and the most important thing is to not panic. Read more »

Contact Us +1-844-324-6233

Contact Us +1-844-324-6233

When you see a message on your screen that urges you to contact an unfamiliar number, it is very likely that your computer’s security has been compromised. The Contact Us +1-844-324-6233 notification is one of such infections. This fake alert tries to pass for a legitimate notification, but the reality is that the infection only aims for your money.

In this description, we will tell you more about the fake alert, and then we will tell you how to get rid of it. It might be a little bit confusing to remove Contact Us +1-844-324-6233 manually, but that can also be solved easily if you do it automatically with a security application. Read more »

InspiringBackgrounds

InspiringBackgrounds

InspiringBackgrounds is a new browser extension that may seem useful to you but it is definitely not without risk. As a matter of fact, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this questionable extension is none other than a newcomer from the notorious Mindspark family created by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. We have seen the emergence of dozens of similar potentially unreliable tools in the past months and years. Of course, we do not claim that this is a major attack and you need to unplug your computer and barricade your windows right away. In fact, our malware experts have concluded that, just like all other tools coming from this family, this infection is also a potentially unwanted program, or PUP in short. In this sense it is, of course, possible that keeping or using this browser extension could lead to system security vulnerabilities. If it is important for you to use a safe computer, we suggest that you remove InspiringBackgrounds as soon as possible. In order to learn more about the potential risks, please continue reading our article. Read more »

Search.classifiedlist.net

Search.classifiedlist.net

Search.classifiedlist.net is an untrustworthy search tool you might find set in the place of your default search tool and the New Tab page. Research has shown that it can apply changes on two browsers only: Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Of course, these two browsers could have been chosen on purpose. They are considered to be the most popular ones, so it is very likely that this browser hijacker is compatible with both of them just to reach as many as possible. Yes, many specialists say that Search.classifiedlist.net is nothing more than a typical browser hijacker even though it looks quite reliable at first glance. It has been put into this category because many users cannot explain why they see it on their browsers and thus believe that it is capable of entering computers secretly. If you are one of those computer users who have already encountered Search.classifiedlist.net, you should remove it to leave a place for a more reliable search engine. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com will tell you why it is worth getting rid of it in a detailed way further in this article. Read the provided information before you take any action. Read more »

Fileice Ransomware

Fileice Ransomware

Fileice Ransomware is a strange infection. Although, at the moment, it only displays an annoying window that can be closed very easily, our research team warns that it has the potential to act like most ransomware infections that we have reviewed on this site. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts warn that this threat might be able to encrypt files and demand a ransom from you, which, of course, would be terrible. You already need to protect your operating system from Princess Locker Ransomware, Exotic Ransomware, APT Ransomware, and many other infections alike, so you do not need another threat hanging over your head. Hopefully, you have faced the “harmless” version of this ransomware, and you have time to reinforce Windows protection to ensure that your personal files evade harm. Obviously, there is no time to waste, and you need to remove Fileice Ransomware from your computer immediately. Read this report to learn everything about this malware, as well as its elimination. Read more »

Screenlocker Cuzimvirus

Screenlocker Cuzimvirus

Sometimes programs look more dangerous than they really are, and Screenlocker Cuzimvirus is one of such applications. Our security experts say that this program is a Trojan that tries to look like a genuine ransomware application. However, the program does not work properly. While that is a shame for its creators, it is a piece of good news for us because it means we will be able to remove Screenlocker Cuzimvirus without much difficulty. Read more »

Click Me Ransomware

Click Me Ransomware

Click Me Ransomware is a computer infection that can encrypt personal files it finds stored on the computer. Even though it does not lock files these days, it might be fixed in the future and start doing that. Therefore, users who will read this article in the future might find slightly inaccurate information in this article. No matter you encounter a version that encrypts files or not, it will open a window with a fake game once it enters the computer. This is a silly game in which users have to catch a moving button Click Me and click on it. As it is clear now, Click Me Ransomware should be encrypting files it finds stored on the computer at that particular moment. Even though we have tested a version that does not encrypt files, there is no doubt that it has been developed to extort money from users by cyber criminals. Therefore, it would be best that you erase Click Me Ransomware from your computer no matter it has locked your files or not. If you have a version that does not work properly installed on your PC but make a decision not to do anything, you should know that you risk losing all your files in the future because they might all be encrypted after the update of the ransomware infection. Read more »