Safesurfs.net

Posted by on August 8, 2016 No comments
Safesurfs.net

Safesurfs.net can show up in your browsers silently, i.e., without your permission or knowledge. This questionable search page can change the Target lines of your browser shortcuts and start up as your new home page every time you open any one of your major browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome. Unfortunately, contrary to its name, this search page can actually put your virtual security at risk. In fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have classified this infection as a browser hijacker. This malware can expose you to unreliable websites through content it may display on your screen. Therefore, we advise you to remove Safesurfs.net from your computer as soon as possible because the longer your keep it there, the more chances it has to harm your privacy and your system. It is also important to mention that this browser hijacker may not even be the only threat you are facing right now. For the details, please read on. Read more »

SOSO DESK

Posted by on August 8, 2016 No comments
SOSO DESK

SOSO DESK’s promotional slogan states that it is “A free & small device manager.” However, our research has shown that it is a potentially unwanted program that you might want to remove because it will not provide you with a service that can improve your computing experience. Its primary function is to search for files on your PC which is hardly a unique service, but we are more concerned with the fact that it can secretly install malicious programs. Such an action is, of course, unacceptable and even though this particular application is not a malicious we do not recommend using it. Read more »

Search.yourmediatabsearch.com

Posted by on August 5, 2016 No comments
Search.yourmediatabsearch.com

Have you been forced into installing Search.yourmediatabsearch.com? This search tool is linked to the YourMediaTab extension allegedly powered by Stepitapp, which follows in the footsteps of Imali Media and SaferBrowser. If you want the extension, you will have to accept the search tool as well, which is why it is classified as a browser hijacker. This is exactly how users are introduced to Search.funsocialtabsearch.com, Search.socialnewpagessearch.com, and other Imali Media and SaferBrowser hijackers. Of course, it is also possible that they will corrupt your browsers (Chrome or Firefox) without your permission, but it is most likely that you will know about the installation of this suspicious search tool. Now, the fact that you are responsible for letting it in does not change the fact that you should remove Search.funsocialtabsearch.com from your browsers. If you need help erasing this hijacker, you should continue reading. Read more »

Wizesearch.com

Posted by on August 5, 2016 No comments
Wizesearch.com

If your browser’s homepage has been changed to Wizesearch.com, then rest assured that your PC has been infected with a browser hijacker, and you should remove it. It only appears as if it is a legitimate search engine but the fact that it is distributed in a dishonest manner makes it an infection. Not only that, but it is set to redirect web traffic and subject you to promotional links of unverified legitimacy. It is part of a web monetization campaign, and its primary objective is to generate adverting revenue for its developers and their advertising partners. To find out more about this seemingly reliable yet malicious search engine, please read this whole article. Read more »

Cryakl Ransomware

Posted by on August 5, 2016 No comments
Cryakl Ransomware

Security experts at Anti-spyware-101.com have recently come across an application called Cryakl Ransomware. They advise that you remove it as soon as you notice its presence. It is configured to encrypt files stored on your computer’s hard drive and then offer you to purchase the decryption key needed to decrypt them. The encryption method used ensures that the files are unusable, and it uses a strong hybrid encryption with a long key. Therefore, it will take time before computer security researchers develop a free decryption tool if they develop it at all. Read more »

Proxy Gate

Posted by on August 4, 2016 No comments
Proxy Gate

Proxy Gate is a potentially unwanted program that you might want to remove because it can subject you to commercial advertisements. According to Proxygate.net, Proxy Gate is service based on a large number of secured Socks5 proxies that are provided by volunteers, and it is claimed that these proxies can bypass limitations imposed on users by certain websites due to the location of their original IP address. Note that the version of this program featured on its website is entirely legitimate. However, it also comes bundled, and it is this version that we have classified as potentially unwanted. Read more »

ShinoLocker Ransomware

Posted by on August 4, 2016 No comments
ShinoLocker Ransomware

An application known as ShinoLocker Ransomware has been introduced to the audience during a presentation at the Black Hat USA 2016 convention. This piece of software has been designed by a security researcher, pen-test tool developer and pentester Shota Shinogi mostly for further virtual security research and general education purposes. The tool can be obtained from its official website and is free of charge. It is fully customizable, and each user can build a unique version of ShinoLocker Ransomware. Even though it is a great tool to educate yourself and to have a deeper understanding of the inner structure and functionality of a basic ransomware application, our team advises to use it carefully especially if you are not and an advanced computer user since you might face some unwanted outcomes. In this report, we present the features of this malware simulator and present various ways that it could be used. Read more »

VenusLocker Ransomware

Posted by on August 4, 2016 No comments
VenusLocker Ransomware

VenusLocker Ransomware is a serious new threat that can be a devastating hit to your computer and you too if it manages to infiltrate your operating system. According to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this dangerous malware infection is based on the well-known EDA2 Ransomware, which is in fact an open-source ransomware. This means that it may be possible in the near future that a free file recovery tool will emerge on the net; however, as of yet we have not found any since this infection is fairly new. The main reason for this vicious attack is to force you to pay a certain ransom fee if you want to use your files ever again. But do you really think such crooks would actually send you a tool to decrypt your files and your private key just because they promised? What if they have to shut down their C&C server and your key gets lost? As you can see, there are a few things to consider before you rush to transfer the money. The bad news is that if you remove VenusLocker Ransomware, this will not recover your files; nevertheless, this is the right thing to do if you want to restore your computer. Read more »

Funtabstvsearch.com

Posted by on August 4, 2016 No comments
Funtabstvsearch.com

Funtabstvsearch.com is a browser hijacker that affects the Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer web browsers. This program modifies your default start page settings, and it forces you to go through several redirections before you can access the website you want. This type of intrusive behavior should not be tolerated. It is your job to remove Funtabstvsearch.com from your computer immediately. While you are at it, please scan your system with a licensed antispyware tool to locate other unfamiliar and potentially harmful programs. You know what they say: it never rains, but it pours; so you can expect quite a lot of ugly in your computer. Read more »

Uyari Ransomware

Posted by on August 4, 2016 No comments
Uyari Ransomware

Uyari Ransomware is a malicious computer infection designed to steal your money. This program mostly affects computer users in Turkey, but it exhibits all the main aspects of a ransomware program, so it should be taken seriously.

One of the most important things about such infections is that they do encrypt your files, and they do ask for a ransom payment. Needless to say, you should never transfer the payment because that would be simply giving the criminals what they want. Instead, you need to remove Uyari Ransomware from the system as soon as possible and then figure out a way to restore your files. Read more »