Monthly Archives: November 2017

Netcrypton Ransomware

Netcrypton Ransomware

Make sure to perform a complete removal of a program known as Netcrypton Ransomware if it is ever discovered up and running on your personal computer. It is critical to do so because this devious piece of software is capable of malicious functionality. Like any other fully working ransomware program it can easily lock enormous amounts of data stored on your personal computer. It should be more than obvious that such application could cause tremendous damage. In our report, we present further information about the inner workings of this malware. Because most users infect their computer with devious and malicious applications due to lack of knowledge regarding virtual security, our researchers have compiled a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Also, to help you remove Netcrypton Ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »

Storagecrypter Ransomware

If you ever encounter a program that goes by the name of Storagecrypter Ransomware, make sure to refrain from it at all times. It is crucial to do so because this application acts in an extremely malicious manner. If you are not familiar with ransomware programs, you must know that they are crafted in such a way that they can lock large quantities of files without any notification or authorization. Malware developers craft such programs for illegal profits because they ask for a huge payment if you want to regain access to your data. If you wish to know more about this malicious application's functionality, make sure to read the rest of our report as we provide in-depth information gathered by our malware experts. Alongside such information, we include a few virtual security tips and an easy-to-follow removal guide, which you should use to delete Storagecrypter Ransomware once and for all. Read more »

Application.exe Has Stopped Working

You could have been presented with the Application.exe Has Stopped Working notification because some kind of application has suddenly crashed, but, according to researchers at anti-spyware-101.com, it is more likely that you have encountered a scam, especially if this notification has been opened for you in full-screen and, in consequence, you cannot access your Desktop or you see it open on your screen periodically. Scams are created by cyber criminals having the only goal – to scare users into believing that certain problems that need to be fixed right away have occurred. In some cases, it might be hard to recognize a scam, but there is one tiny thing that unites them all – the majority of fabricated notifications promote telephone numbers. If you can locate the number on the Application.exe Has Stopped Working alert you see opened for you too, you should ignore it completely because this entire message is a scam. In some cases, closing the web browser with the fabricated alert is all that users have to do to make it gone; however, if you have encountered the Application.exe Has Stopped Working scam because malicious software has successfully slithered onto your computer, you will need to remove it completely from your system to make it disappear. In case you cannot close it, access Task Manager and kill the process of your browser (e.g. firefox.exe, iexplore.exe, and chrome.exe). Read more »

Cryptolockeremulator Ransomware

Cryptolockeremulator Ransomware

Cryptolockeremulator Ransomware is nothing more than yet another malicious application, which should never be active on your personal computer. If unfortunately, you already have it running on your operating system, make sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. It is crucial to do so because this devious application works in an intrusive and otherwise malicious manner. Like any other ransomware application, the one in questions is designed to encrypt large numbers of your data without any warning whatsoever. It should be more than obvious that having such malware active on your personal computer will lead to devastating outcomes, especially if you use it for work. To have a better understanding of how this malicious program functions, be sure to read the rest of this report. Furthermore, we include a few virtual security recommendations as well as a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Cryptolockeremulator Ransomware in just a few simple steps. Read more »

'0000 File Extension' Ransomware

'0000 File Extension' Ransomware has surfaced on the web lately and started to spread quickly. Our malware experts have found that this new ransomware infection is indeed a new variant in the CryptoMix Ransomware family that includes other variants like X1881 RansomwareError RansomwareMole03 Ransomware, and Zayka Ransomware to name a few. This dangerous infection can infiltrate your system without your knowledge and take all your important files hostage in a short time, which is definitely not enough for you to realize what is going on and stop it. But there seems to be a silver lining even in this nightmarish sounding story. It seems that there is a free decryption tool developed by professional malware hunters that can recover files that have been encoded by the variants of this family. We cannot confirm for sure that your files encrypted by this new variant will be completely recovered but, at least, you have a chance to get your files back. We do not advise you though to download and apply this free tool yourself if you are not an advanced user. Obviously, these attackers want your money in exchange for the decryption key, which may not even be sent to you even if you pay. Therefore, we recommend that you remove '0000 File Extension' Ransomware right now because keeping it operating in the background can result in the encryption of your newly created files as well. Read more »

EmojiSearch

EmojiSearch

EmojiSearch is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that appears to have been created to promote emojipedia.org. Once installed, this extension takes over the default search provider, and you can use the address bar to search emojis available on this website. There is no doubt that it takes as much time to connect to this website and type in the desired keywords into the search field provided as it takes for you to type “emoji” into the address bar, tap the Tab/Space key, and then enter the keyword. That is why our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers do not believe that this extension is beneficial. Despite this, users install this strange PUP onto their browsers. At the time of research, we could only find a working installer for Google Chrome, but the extension should also be compatible with Mozilla Firefox. It is recommended that you delete EmojiSearch from both of these web browsers. You can learn more about the removal process and the potentially unwanted program by reading this report. Read more »

Porn Virus Detected Microsoft Support Scam

Porn Virus Detected Microsoft Support Scam is, as its name clearly suggests, yet another technical support scam that tries to fool you with its fake alerts into believing that your computer is under attack and needs immediate fixing. This fake alert or alerts are displayed by a malicious website that pretends to be a Microsoft error page with fake pop-up alerts, all trying to convince you that you must call the provided technical support toll-free number, or else, your passwords and other sensitive data could be in danger. We have seen lots of similar technical support scams in the past year, including "Windows Defender Prevented An Unrecognized Software fake alert," "Your Computer Has Been Locked To Prevent Damage fake alert," and "Your Computer Is In Blocked State fake alert." The main goal of these fake alerts is to push you to call the given telephone number. However, instead of a real Microsoft certified technician you will talk to a salesperson who will try to convince you to pay for a fixing service either a one-time offer or an annual subscription, or a piece of security software that may be totally unnecessary or useless. We believe that it is best for you to remove Porn Virus Detected Microsoft Support Scam from your computer. Read more »

Chromesearch.win

Chromesearch.win

Chromesearch.win is promoted as “the search engine that respects your privacy.” Even though it is called Chrome Search, it has nothing to do with Google Chrome, we can assure you, so our only recommendation for you would be to remove it from browsers the second you notice its appearance. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that it might arrive on users’ PCs in software bundles and then change their browsers’ settings, or they might be redirected to Chromesearch.win from a different domain. Chromesearch.win does look like a legitimate search tool at first glance, but we cannot confirm that it is one of the reputable search providers because research conducted by our malware researchers has clearly shown that it has drawbacks. We do not say that this Russian search tool is malicious or that it will start automatically downloading bad applications from the web on your computer, but, in the worst-case scenario, it might still bring you problems by redirecting you to untrustworthy pages. Keep in mind that Chromesearch.win might have any number from 1 to 20 next to its name, e.g. Chromesearch1.win. None of its versions can be trusted fully, so remove this search provider no matter which of its many versions you encounter. Read more »

Sponsored Links Ads

Do not dismiss Sponsored Links ads as something unimportant because these ads could indicate the existence of malicious software. You need to be cautious about online advertisements at all times, but you need to be particularly cautious if you start facing more ads than usual or if specific programs are representing them, which you can determine by the tags attached to them. Keeping an eye out for other symptoms (e.g., slower connection speeds, lagging, redirecting, or browser crashes) can help you as well. Unfortunately, advertisements could be introduced by adware (advertising-supported software) and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) active on your operating system. Needless to say, you do not want them running wild because they could lead to virtual security issues. Unfortunately, many different kinds of threats could showcase sponsored links, which is why you need to be cautious. If you read this report, you should be able to learn how to detect and delete Sponsored Links ads-associated threats. Read more »

Igotyou Ransomware

Igotyou Ransomware

If you ever come across a program that goes by the name of Igotyou Ransomware, make sure to do everything in your power to avoid it at all costs. Malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com highly advise you to do so because it happens to exhibits malicious functionality, to put it lightly. The malware in question, just like any other ransomware program, is designed by malware developers so they could make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. The scheme follows a rather simple pattern; the malicious application locks a huge amount of your data and the demands a ransom in return for decryption procedure. For in-depth information about the functionality of this malware, read our report entirely. Also, you will find virtual security recommendations that will allow you to maintain a clean and secure operating system at all times. Additionally, our malware experts have crafted a comprehensive removal guide, which you must use to delete Igotyou Ransomware once and for all. Read more »