Privacy Search Plus

Posted: April 12, 2017 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The Privacy Search Plus is a browser extension that promises users that it will help them preserve their privacy online by hiding some of their data from the search engines they use, and other popular pages they visit. Strangely enough, the Privacy Search Plus' official page does not mention how the extension achieves this, nor does it reveal any other features that the Privacy Search Plus may have to offer. A sneak peek at the Terms & Conditions published on the website reveals that...

Directions Express

Posted: April 12, 2017 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The Directions Express is a Potentially Unwanted Program whose installation may sometimes lead to unwanted changes to the Web browser's settings. One of the changes that the Directions Express may introduce is setting the browser's default new tab page to Search.searchdirex.com, a website that is associated with the extension's publisher and hosts a search field accompanied by several other features and utilities. Using Search.searchdirex.com is not considered unsafe since the page is not...

Kampret Ransomware

Posted: April 12, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The Kampret Ransomware is a Trojan that can block your files by encoding them with the AES encryption. Its payload also creates messages asking for you to pay Bitcoins to unlock your content, although malware analysts recommend using other, well-established data recovery solutions. Industry-standardized anti-malware protection should account for most infection vectors this threat is likely to use and remove the Kampret Ransomware without letting it encrypt the contents of your PC. Although...

NotAHero Ransomware

Posted: April 12, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The NotAHero Ransomware is a Trojan that places your files in a password-protected ZIP archive to keep you from opening them. The Trojan attempts to sell the password for Bitcoin payments to its threat actor, although most users should try all data-restoration alternatives first. Its payload's effects have the potential to be irreversible and protecting your PC with appropriate security features and software that can detect and remove the NotAHero Ransomware before an infection is critical....

'Error #FXX07' Pop-Ups

Posted: April 11, 2017 | Category: Adware
The 'Error #FXX07' pop-ups are hoaxes that try to redirect their victims to fake technical support after claiming that the PC is suffering from attacks from high-level threats, such as information-collecting spyware. Since 'FXX07' isn't a real Windows error code and these pop-ups contain no actual security advice, malware experts recommend avoiding any contact with associated phone numbers or e-mail addresses. If necessary, use an anti-malware program to remove the 'Error #FXX07' pop-ups from...

Pcobserver

Posted: April 11, 2017 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Pcobserver is a rogue Registry cleaner that pretends to fix errors with the system's Windows Registry entries. The program's real features include blocking your screen, delivering non-accurate security information, disabling essential Windows features, and modifying your keyboard input. Although this threat resembles a legitimate product, malware experts recommend that all users uninstall Pcobserver with appropriate anti-malware tools under the assumption that it represents a danger to your...

Salsa Ransomware

Posted: April 11, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The Salsa Ransomware is a Trojan that uses encryption to block your files until you pay a ransom. Most PC users can protect their data from these attacks adequately by using thorough backup strategies, although free decryption software also may provide recovery possibilities. This Trojan almost always will conceal its installer inside of another download, but modern anti-malware tools should detect and remove the Salsa Ransomware automatically. Trojans that ask for money from their victims...

Search.searchtcn.com

Posted: April 11, 2017 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Search.searchtcn.com is a search engine that does not use a custom search algorithm. Instead, all search queries entered on Search.searchtcn.com will be executed through Google.com, and users will be taken to the Google's search engine results page (SERP). In addition to the search field, Search.searchtcn.com also features a collection of bookmarks that lead to popular Web destinations such as Gmail, Amazon, eBay, YouTube, Twitter, and others. The usefulness of these quick links is...

Cerberos Ransomware

Posted: April 11, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The Cerberos Ransomware is a Trojan that can encrypt your files and create pop-ups with its ransom demands, such as contacting an e-mail address or transferring Bitcoins. Using backups can keep your local media safe from attacks like the Cerberos Ransomware's payload, and following its instructions may not give you a decryptor. Use anti-malware products to delete the Cerberos Ransomware after it attacks your PC or, preferentially, before it finishes installing itself. While the Cerber...

Go.buzzonline.site

Posted: April 10, 2017 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Go.buzzonline.site is a page that hosts a large portion of articles and various media content that some users might be interested in. However, some users might start seeing Go.buzzonline.site's content even though they never intended to browse this page in the first place. The strange event may occur if a user has installed a browser hijacking application associated with Go.buzzonline.site unknowingly. The installation of software of this sort may often go unnoticed, and users might learn...

'WindowsTime.exe' Bitcoin Miner

Posted: April 10, 2017 | Category: Trojans
The 'WindowsTime.exe' Bitcoin miner is a Trojan that generates Bitcoins for remote attackers by hijacking your hardware. The short-term effects of these attacks include system instability and performance degradation, while the long-term impact can include permanent, physical damage to your computer. Use anti-malware programs to delete the 'WindowsTime.exe' Bitcoin miner as soon as possible after another threat installs it or even block its installation. Although changes in the Bitcoin...

Rensenware Ransomware

Posted: April 10, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The Rensenware Ransomware is a Trojan that locks your files with an encryption algorithm until you reach a specified high score in an accompanying video game. Although its ransoming demand is less expensive than those of most, similar Trojans, the Rensenware Ransomware still is a threat to your files. Use backups or the free software recommended in this article to recover any encoded content and remove the Rensenware Ransomware with any standardized anti-malware product. The early days of...

MemeLocker Ransomware

Posted: April 10, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The MemeLocker Ransomware is a variant of Hidden Tear, an open-source Trojan that can prevent you from opening your files by encrypting them. The MemeLocker Ransomware's symptoms can include unexpected changes to the names or extensions of your media, new text messages asking for ransom money, Web pop-ups, or the appearance of a desktop image announcing the attack. Most users should ignore the ransom demands, remove the MemeLocker Ransomware with a qualified anti-malware program, and restore...

The Coupon Store

Posted: April 10, 2017 | Category: Adware
The Coupon Store is an adware extension whose installation may result in the presence of a large number of unwanted ads in all active Web browser sessions. The official website of The Coupon Store promises users to provide them with active and freshly updated coupon codes that they can use online or print to use in retail stores. While this offer may seem attractive, it is important to note that none of the coupons that The Coupon Store may promote are associated with the extension or...

My Tropical Beach New Tab

Posted: April 7, 2017 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
My Tropical Beach New Tab (also known as My Sunscape New Tab) is a browser extension that may work with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. According to the description that the publisher (MyStart.com) uses for this program, it is meant to provide users with a more functional new tab page that gives them the ability to switch between Yahoo and the Google search quickly. Furthermore, My Tropical Beach New Tab gives users the ability to use a new tab page that includes quick links to popular...

My Games Classics New Tab

Posted: April 7, 2017 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The My Games Classics New Tab is another product of MyStart.com that users might end up installing when they are looking for some new content to spice up their Web browsing experience with, according to the official add-on page of the My Games Classics New Tab on the Chrome and Mozilla stores. This extension should provide users with a new tab page that includes a flexible search field that allows them to switch between Yahoo and Google results swiftly, and the background consists of a Flash...

Yoga New Tab

Posted: April 7, 2017 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The Yoga New Tab is a browser extension that promises users to provide them with images and instructions on how to complete some popular yoga poses. While some users might find this useful, we don't advise everyone to attempt to follow the Yoga New Tab's instructions since doing yoga is not as easy as it may sound. People who have experience doing this may find Yoga New Tab to be useful since it is capable of providing some intriguing yoga images and lessons. However, if you are not happy...

LMAOxUS Ransomware

Posted: April 7, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The LMAOxUS Ransomware is a variant of EDA2, an open-source Trojan that encrypts your files and uses various methods of displaying messages for ransoming them. Standard data redundancy practices like using cloud-based backups can reduce the potential for this Trojan to cause any harm that you can't reverse. Currently, the Trojan is distributing itself as fake gaming software downloads, although standard anti-malware solutions can delete the LMAOxUS Ransomware automatically with few issues....

Kripto64 Ransomware

Posted: April 7, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The Kripto64 Ransomware or Turkish Htx64 Ransomware is a member of the Hidden Tear family that targets only 64-bit Windows systems. Its payload can encrypt arbitrary files on your computer and launch extortion-themed pop-up messages that can block your desktop. If you're unable to prevent this threat's installation or otherwise delete the Kripto64 Ransomware in time with dedicated anti-malware applications, backups and freeware decryptors can provide ideal recovery options. Although...

Godzilla Loader

Posted: April 7, 2017 | Category: Trojans
Getting involved in the field of hacking certainly does not require you to have any deep knowledge in programming and malware. Of course, it is recommended that you possess these skills, but you can make it without them if you have a fat enough wallet to purchase the public hacking tools offered on hacking forums. These places are riddled with advertisements that offer cheap ransomware builders, loaders, remote access Trojans, and other harmful threats that would enable anyone to turn into a...