Cryptorbit is a ransomware infection that denies you desktop access and displays an obnoxious notification on your screen. The only reason why this infection gets into your computer is money, and that is exactly what you should never give to the people behind this scam. Unlike other ransomware applications, Cryptorbit does not accuse you of non-existent crimes. This program is very straightforward in what it wants you to do. However, you need to remove Cryptorbit from your computer and then make sure that you have no other infections in your system, by running a full PC scan with a licensed antimalware tool. Read more »
Windows Safety Master
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 3, 2014
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Windows Safety Master is a fake anti-spyware program which has been designed by cyber criminals. These schemers are linked to the Rogue.VirusDoctor family of rogue security software, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have reported numerous of infections which belong to this group. Have you heard of Windows Ultimate Booster, Windows Prime Accelerator, Windows Prime Booster, and other fictitious malware removers? All of these devious infections can disrupt the running of your personal computer. For example, they can block the running of most .exe files. As you might understand already, this may create serious issues when running the entire operating system. You could be denied access to the Registry Editor, Task Manager or even the installed web browsers. Nonetheless, this should not discourage you from getting Windows Safety Master removed as soon as possible. Read more »
Windows Safety Manager
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 3, 2014
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Hundreds of new malicious computer infections emerge every single day, and, unfortunately, more and more Windows users become victims of rogues like Windows Safety Manager, which can take your money for something you do not even need! The fake antispyware tool is a clone of Activate Ultimate Protection, and all infections in this family look and operate in the same way. It would seem that identical exteriors would help Windows users to recognize the danger, but the infectious tools keep spreading through computers via various security cracks and backdoors. Read more »
Quick-Seeker.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on January 31, 2014
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Even though using the Quick-Seeker.com Search may seem like a good idea, our researchers have found out that you should not use the services provided by this browser hijacker. Do you know what a browser hijacker is? It is a potentially malicious program which takes over active browsers without your own knowledge. Needless to say, this hijacker is represented though the modifications of your search tools, and this means that you will discover undesirable home page and default search provider changes. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers certainly do not recommend trusting a completely unfamiliar search tool which does not provide authentic search results anyway. Read more »
lpcloudsvr302.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on January 31, 2014
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Lpcloudsvr302.com is a malicious domain to which you may be taken when browsing insecure websites. It is also possible to access this domain through pop-up warnings displayed by insecure browser add-ons, which are very often categorized as adware. According to the warning that is provided at lpcloudsvr302.com, your Video Player is outdated and you are advised to update it. However, you may also find warnings saying that you have to update your flash player or the Internet browser that you are currently using. We recommend that you ignore the recommendation to upgrade your software programs because lpcloudsvr302.com is aimed at making you install different free programs, some of which may only consume big amounts of computer resources. If you have already installed the programs promoted by lpcloudsvr302.com, we recommend that you remove them from the PC. Read more »
OnlineHD
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on January 31, 2014
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OnlineHD is a potentially unwanted program classified by security experts as adware. It means that this application supports third party commercial advertisements and displays them on a regular basis. You may have installed this program on your computer willingly, but it would be in your best interest to remove OnlineHD from the system, if you care about your overall system and data safety. That is not to say that OnlineHD is an extremely dangerous infection – it is very far from it, but the application is branded as potentially unwanted program for nothing. Read more »
PursuePoint
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on January 31, 2014
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If you have installed PursuePoint onto your computer, you have probably noticed that it does more harm than benefit. Firstly, it keeps displaying various annoying advertisements and you will not be able to prevent the program from doing so; secondly, it collects information related to your browsing manner; finally, it might be a reason of different threats on your system. As you can see, you will always be at risk unless you get rid of PursuePoint. Do not think that you are safe if you use a particular browser – PursuePoint is compatible with all of them. It means that it might appear on your system regardless of the browser that you tend to use. Read more »
Websearch.searchinweb.info
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on January 31, 2014
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Websearch.searchinweb.info is a browser hijacker that changes your home page and default search engine settings. This computer infection usually enters the system without letting you know about itself, but users often ALLOW Websearch.searchinweb.info to get installed without even realizing it. It happens due to the browser hijacker’s distribution method. Although Websearch.searchinweb.info seems to be more annoying than useful, you should remove it from your computer immediately, as browser hijacker is always a bad news. Scroll down to the bottom of this article for manual instructions on how to restore your browser settings to default and terminate Websearch.searchinweb.info. Read more »
Speed-Find.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on January 31, 2014
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Speed-Find.com Search is a computer infection that gets installed on your system silently. It is a browser hijacker and it means that Speed-Find.com Search modifies your browser settings without your permission. Afterwards, this infection can expose you to a variety of potential security threats which consequently could result in a dangerous malware application entering your PC. Hence, remove Speed-Find.com Search along with any other related application from your system immediately, and then invest in a reliable computer security product that you would help you protect your system against such infections. Read more »
GoForFiles
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on January 30, 2014
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GoForFiles is a computer application which allows you to download various files from P2P sharing networks. You can download movies, music files, PC games, software programs and other files. It has been found that GoForFiles is identical to ExpressFiles and Express Download, which are already categorized as potentially unwanted programs because of programs that are promoted by their installers and advertisements that are displayed. GoForFiles is also bundled with freeware and it display different advertisements, which are provided to you according to the needs of the program’s sponsors. If you are not interested in file sharing and want to prevent various advertisements, remove GoForFiles from the computer without hesitation. Read more »
