News-cloud.net is a domain name used to host several pages, one of which is News-cloud.net/i/start.html. This Web page hosts a simple search engine that does not use a custom search algorithm. Instead, it redirects all search queries to a custom Google Search form, which will display the Google's legitimate results mixed with some Google ads that are likely to be associated with the owners of News-cloud.net/i/start.html. This is a fairly normal monetization module, and many websites take...

Convertmypdf.co is a website that hosts the 'Convertmypdf.co Chrome Extension', a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), which may alter your Web browser's settings so that you'll be redirected to a particular website whenever you launch a new tab. In this scenario, the Convertmypdf.co Chrome Extension may manipulate Google Chrome, so that the user's default new tab page may be set to convertmypdf.co/homepage/homepage.html?id=11162, a search engine associated with Convertmypdf.co. The first time...

The TSS GmusicPlayer is a fake piece of a computer software that may be promoted falsely as a multi-functional audio player that provides users with access to various extra features and quality improvements. However, users who opt to install the TSS GmusicPlayer may be unhappy to find out that their computers will not boot as usual anymore because the TSS GmusicPlayer software will display a fake error message that also serves as a lock screen. The fake error message claims to come from 'MyPC...

The Evil Ransomware is a JavaScript-based Trojan that encrypts your files to lock them out of usability until you pay the author for the decryption key, which the Evil Ransomware transfers to his server. Con artists don't always honor these ransom agreements, and malware experts encourage keeping regular backups for the purpose of neutering threats that attack your hard drive's contents. If enabled, your anti-malware protection can eliminate the risks of non-consensual encryption by removing...

The Ramsomeer Ransomware is a Trojan most likely built off of DUMB, a GitHub-hosted 'proof of concept' for file-encrypting threats. The Trojan blocks your files with encryption and launches a window soliciting ransoms before supposedly using a corresponding decryption solution to restore them. Since this Trojan is not yet in wide deployment, PC users can protect themselves by having anti-malware products for removing the Ramsomeer Ransomware by automated means whenever it tries to infect...

Classifieds Easy is a piece of software developed and distributed by Polarity Technologies Ltd, a software publisher linked to low-quality software like Quiz Rocket. The installation of Classifieds Easy should provide its users with quick access to the latest local classifieds ads from their area, as well as specialized offers and other relevant content. However, users might not be told that the installation of Classifieds Easy is not possible unless they agree to set...

The Spora Ransomware is a Trojan that encrypts your files and redirects you to a ransom-processing portal to buy them back. Although its Web infrastructure is notably in-depth, the Spora Ransomware uses the same e-mail distribution exploits seen by past file-encrypting Trojans in other campaigns. Since this threat is unlikely ever to be vulnerable to third-party decryption, keep backups to eliminate any damages and use anti-malware products for removing the Spora Ransomware safely....

Scanascan.xyz is a fake website used to host fake a Windows error screen that lies to users by telling them that their computers have been infected by multiple Trojans, and they are at risk of losing important files or having their information collected by cyber crooks. According to the fake error messages and pop-ups, the visitor has to hire the services of certified computer experts immediately who'll gladly help them solve all pending computer problems over a quick phone conversation. Just...

The Nemesis Ransomware is a Trojan that uses encryption to block your files, after which it deposits a message instructing you to pay for their restoration. Due to the uncertainty of being able to purchase a real decryptor, keeping backups in secure locations is an essential defense against threats of this type. Update your anti-malware products and use them to scan all incoming files to detect and delete the Nemesis Ransomware before it infects your PC. For the most part, the threat...

The iLock Ransomware (also aliased as Lortok or the iLockLight) is a Trojan that encrypts your files to block them from being used and profits off of selling the decryption service back to its victims. Although malware analysts can't vouch for the veracity of the iLock Ransomware's threat actors or their decryptor, they recommend that PC users with invaluable data keep backups to make the offer of decryption irrelevant. Many brands of anti-malware solutions also have high detection rates...

The SkyName Ransomware is a variant of Hidden Tear, a formerly open-source 'example' of file-encrypting threat. Although the SkyName Ransomware doesn't include an encryption feature currently, the Trojan still is in development and most likely will be seeing such additions before its threat actors deploy it. Use common-sense security protocols such as backing up your files and scanning new ones to delete the SkyName Ransomware before it can position itself to lock your content. New...

Search.rapidserach.com is a search engine that is not on par with popular Web search services like Google, Bing and Yahoo. That's why it is very unlikely that many PC users will agree to use Search.rapidserach.com on a daily basis knowingly, instead of sticking to their favorite search engine. However, some computer users might be surprised to see Search.rapidserach.com as their default new tab page, even though they may have never heard of this page before. This weird change may seem...

Reg TuneUp is a piece of software that is advertised as a great Registry-optimization tool whose features can help users optimize the Windows Registry, get rid of unwanted Registry keys, and improve the overall performance of the Windows operating system. While these features may seem useful, the official recommendation of the Microsoft Corporation is not to mess with the Windows Registry since this may cause some Windows services or 3rd-party applications to crash unexpectedly or to suffer...

Startnewtab.info is a domain that may pop-up in your Web browser unexpectedly. Usually, the reason for this weird and unexpected occurrence is the installation of a piece of software that is identified as a 'browser hijacker' by cyber security experts. Browser hijackers are not classified as unsafe software because they are not linked to con artists or other evil-minded people who may want to gain illicit access to a user's personal information. Instead, browser hijackers serve one single...

SearchFormsOnline is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that may be installed as a Web browser extension. At the time of writing this post, SearchFormsOnline may be compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. Users who opt to install this software may be tempted to do so because it promises them quick and easy access to all sorts of online forms regarding healthcare, employment, government, the DMV, etc. Keep in mind that these forms are public, and anyone can find...

The 'Error Code: 062-050-117' pop-ups are corrupted messages whose appearance and text were crafted with one sole purpose – to trick computer users into thinking that they are in dire need of professional technical support services to fix pending computer problems. Usually, messages like the 'Error Code: 062-050-117' pop-ups are hosted on very low-quality pages, but these pop-ups may be hosted on the sub-domain of a search engine known as Search.moviecorner.com. This domain is promoted by a...

The Advanced File Optimizer's name hints that this application may optimize the files stored on the user's computer, its official download page reveals what's the exact purpose of Advanced File Optimizer – to fix file associations on the user's computer so that users will not be troubled by file extensions that they don't know how to open. While this functionality may seem useful, Windows is a reliable operating system that should associate file extensions with the correct software that must...

The Globe3 Ransomware is an updated version of the Globe Ransomware, a Trojan that encrypts your files to block you from opening them, allowing it to extort ransoms. Although the Globe3 Ransomware uses an upgraded algorithm for its encryption feature, the majority of its symptoms are consistent with past versions of this Trojan family, including pop-up ransom messages and changes to filename extensions. Because free decryption solutions are not always possible, you always should try to remove...

The Ocelot Locker Ransomware is a fake file-encrypting Trojan that imitates some of the symptoms of such an attack without enciphering any content. Since this Trojan performs no other actions that would damage your local data, finding decryption solutions or restoring from backups should be unneeded. Use your anti-malware products for removing the Ocelot Locker Ransomware or stopping its installation process as appropriate, and avoid paying any ransom it demands. Copycats in the threat...

'Error # DW6VB36' Pop-Ups is an adware threat that may be loaded at random where it attempts to display a warning of a supposed detection of an issue on your computer. The 'Error # DW6VB36' Pop-Ups may also relay a number to dial for supposedly connecting to a computer service representative who claims they can fix the issue. One of the major issues with using the number is the representative may demand a substantial payment for the alleged computer fix service. The overall annoyance of...