GlobalWeather is an adware application which may be found in software bundles being promoted as a utility that can provide users with weather forecast information. However, the installation of GlobalWeather may not be recommended because the presence of this application on the computer may lead to the appearance of numerous Russian advertisements that may impair the user's ability to browse the Web completely. The Russian ads linked to GlobalWeather may appear on top of every website the user...

Online technical support tactics often rely on fake alerts and warnings to trick users into believing that their computers' health and security are at risk. One of the messages that these people may use can be seen in the 'Your Computer Is In Blocked State' pop-ups messages, which may impair a Web browser's performance, and prevent users from accessing any other tabs. The message states that the computer has been blocked due to suspicious activity, and users might experience serious problems...

BestZiper is a file compression application that may be promoted as a worthy contender of WinRar, 7Zip, and other popular archive managing software suites. Apart from being downloaded from the official website, BestZiper also may be spotted in software bundles that offer users to install the application. While users might not notice anything unusual about BestZiper, a closer look at the Privacy Policy listed on their website shows that users who install BestZiper also will agree to allow the...

FlowSpirit (distributed as TrafficSpirit to English speakers) is a program that belongs to a Chinese software publisher that specializes in webmaster tools. Many anti-virus vendors categorize FlowSpirit as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) because this software carries out some suspicious activities and its overall behavior might be rather weird. In addition to this, FlowSpirit's true purpose is also very shady since the software is meant to be used as a traffic bot that can increase the...

SmartService is a Trojan that blocks a variety of essential security features and programs on the Windows machines, as well as exploits the system's resources for generating non-consensual advertising traffic. Although malware experts are seeing SmartService installing through methods most similar to those of adware and other PUPs, this program is an intentional threat to your PC's security. Use updated anti-malware products to block SmartService from compromising your PC or, if necessary,...

The Pytehole Ransomware is an open-source Trojan that independent threat actors may modify for delivering to their victims, including potential dropping custom extortion demands, in addition to locking your files. Current versions of the Pytehole Ransomware only encrypt your local content and may block you from opening documents and similar media. Dedicated anti-malware products can block or delete the Pytehole Ransomware at any phase of an attempted infection, and rigorous habits in backing...

Trojan.Delf.A is a dangerous Trojan horse threat that could be loaded on a PC without the knowledge of the computer user. Once loaded, Trojan.Delf.A could open backdoor communication channels allowing remote attackers to access the infected system or at least port additional malware onto the computer and instruct it to carry out malicious activity. The detection of threats like Trojan.Delf.A may prove to be difficult for most who do not have the necessary resources. Such resources are...

Trojan.CyberGate.A is a detection name used for a remote access Trojan (RAT) whose purpose is to provide an ill-minded users with access to the compromised computer, as well as the ability to use a broad range of tools, which could help them execute additional malware on the computer or obtain access to the data stored on it. Some of Trojan.CyberGate.A's major features include remote desktop, keylogging, file upload and download, accessing the Web camera, printer and other attached hardware....

The 'Error Ticket: WBCKL457' pop-ups are phishing attacks that may try to gain access to your information, finances, or PC after precipitating contact with a con artist over the phone. Both intentionally corrupted and compromised websites, including ones with insecure advertisement networks, may serve the 'Error Ticket: WBCKL457' pop-ups to your Web browser. Careful Web-browsing settings and anti-malware protection can protect you from the content of these attacks or remove the 'Error Ticket:...

The 'Microsoft Official Support System' pop-ups are attacks that promote con artists' hotlines to convince you into giving them remote access to your PC, money, or information. While these attacks are website-based, adware and temporary browser content may cause them to launch automatically and repeatedly. Use appropriate security software to disinfect your PC, if necessary, and remove the 'Microsoft Official Support System' pop-ups, ideally without having any contact with any associated...

The Your Daily Trailer is a Mindspark Interactive Product whose purpose is to enhance both a Web browser's functionality and the user's Web browsing experience by displaying updates regarding the latest available movie trailers. The content that the Your Daily Trailer promotes is provided by a website that will be set as the user's default new tab page as soon as the Your Daily Trailer installed. The good news is that the new tab page that the Your Daily Trailer brings is not an unsafe one...

The XPan Ransomware is a file-encoding Trojan that can lock your files by encrypting them with an AES-based cipher. Its payload also includes a message requesting ransoms in return for giving you a decryption key, but malware experts recommend less risky recovery methods, backup-based ones particularly. Mind your network and password security to block this threat's distribution and use anti-malware programs for deleting the XPan Ransomware as soon as possible. Even though e-mail...

The NM4 Ransomware is an updated version of the R Ransomware, a Trojan that locks your files with an encryption algorithm before redirecting the user to a ransom-collecting website. Decoding any files this threat locks may be difficult or impossible, and malware experts recommend backing up content to prevent this Trojan from gaining any leverage. Standard anti-malware protocols also can assist with removing the NM4 Ransomware or stopping its install routine. The R Ransomware began its...

The PshCrypt Ransomware is a Trojan that can take your local files hostage by encrypting them. Its accompanying ransom-based pop-ups also may impede your ability to access the operating system's UI or other programs. Malware experts, who recommend using alternate, free recovery options, along with uninstalling the PshCrypt Ransomware with any good anti-malware product, discourage paying ransoms for decrypting your content. Older Windows users are likely of being well-versed in the...

The 'Error # 3658fa2deb39539' pop-ups are hoaxes that ask the victim to contact a con artist pretending to be a support technician. While the fraudsters can use these encounters for different purposes, most attacks culminate in installing backdoor vulnerabilities for controlling your PC or requesting money in exchange for scamware. Minimize any exposure to sites launching these threats and use appropriate PC security software to clean the 'Error # 3658fa2deb39539' pop-ups from your browser if...

The 'Your Hard drive will be DELETED' pop-ups are phishing tactics that claim that your PC is compromised by a 'Zeus Virus,' referencing a notorious, spyware-based threat. After gaining access to the user through the fake support lines the 'Your Hard drive will be DELETED' pop-ups promote, a threat actor may request money or try to gain deeper access to your PC. Use suitably cautious Web-browsing habits for avoiding these attacks and security software to remove the 'Your Hard drive will be...

The Track Packages Online is a browser extension maintained and distributed by Polarity Technologies LTD and Eightpoint Technologies LTD – two software publishers whose names may often be linked to various browser utilities that may perform questionable activities once installed. The case with the Track Packages Online is not that different, and multiple anti-virus product vendors have this software identified as a 'Potentially Unwanted Program' (PUP). The Track Packages Online is promoted...

Search.hr is a search engine that is designed to look very similar to Google, but there's one major difference – the logo says 'Search' instead of 'Google.' In addition to this, there is another notable difference functionality-wise – Search.hr does not provide results from Google and, instead, users who opt to use this page's search field will end up being redirected to a Yahoo Search page. As of April 25, 2017, Search.hr does not appear to host any ads or suspicious content that may cause...

The '855-442-0666' pop-ups are corrupted messages that are only hosted on one domain that appears to be used for all sorts of online hoaxes currently. The domain hosts separate pages for the Norton Antivirus Scam, the AVG Antivirus Scam, the AOL Mail scam, the HotMail scam, and the HP Printer scam. The common thing between all of them is that users who come across them will end up being offered to contact certified support agents by dialing 855-442-0666, a phone number that, according to the...

The Shifr Ransomware is a Trojan that locks your files by encrypting them with a cipher such as theAES-128. Having well-maintained backups can reduce the Shifr Ransomware's potential for causing any damage, especially since following any provided instructions may not give you a decryptor. Use qualified anti-malware products to guard against common installation exploits, such as e-mail spam, or remove the Shifr Ransomware from an already compromised system. The people operating Trojan...