EdgeLocker Ransomware

Posted: January 2, 2017 | Category: Ransomware
The EdgeLocker Ransomware is a Trojan that takes ransoms from its victims by locking their local files with encryption. Because threat actors may extract their payment without returning any decryption assistance, most PC users should attempt other means of reversing the impact of this Trojan when they fail to prevent an infection. Update your anti-malware products to maximize the chance of detecting and removing the EdgeLocker Ransomware, thereby preventing any possible file loss. The...

Grandburst.com

Posted: December 30, 2016 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Grandburst.com is the official page of the Grand Burst New Tab Chrome extension, which promises users to enhance their search and Web browsing experience by replacing their new tab page and homepage with a modern and more functional search engine. The page that the Grand Burst New Tab promotes is home.grandburst.com, and it does indeed host a search engine that some users might find useful. The Grand Burst New Tab software is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program, and some users might...

[YOUR IP].Moshimoshi.top

Posted: December 30, 2016 | Category: Adware
[YOUR IP].Moshimoshi.top is a domain that may be used to display misleading pop-ups and messages that may lead users into thinking that they've won an amazing prize by stumbling upon this website. One of the sub-folders hosted on [YOUR IP].Moshimoshi.top hints that this domain may tell users that they've won an iPhone, but it is entirely possible that the page is also programmed to display other fake awards such as tablets, gift cards, and other prizes that may sound awesome. To make their...

'mkgoro@india.com' Ransomware

Posted: December 30, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
'.hta'-formatted ransom notes seem to be gaining popularity among ransomware authors since one of the latest variants of the Dharma Ransomware also uses a ransom message that is delivered in a file named 'info.hta.' This crypto-threat dubbed the 'mkgoro@india.com' Ransomware by malware researchers since this is the contact e-mail that the cyber crooks provide their victims with. Apart from the different ransom note and contact e-mail address, there aren't any major differences between the...

'Membership Rewards' Pop-Ups

Posted: December 29, 2016 | Category: Adware
The 'Membership Rewards' pop-ups are misleading messages that may appear in your Web browser due to several reasons. Usually, pop-ups of this sort are associated with low-quality websites such as pages that host adult content, illegal media streams or pirated software. When these pop-ups show up, they may use special snippets of JavaScript code to prevent the user from closing them unless they follow the instructions in the message. In the case of the 'Membership Rewards' pop-ups, they tell...

Survey.[RANDOM NUMBER].ws

Posted: December 29, 2016 | Category: Adware
Survey.[RANDOM NUMBER].ws are a series of domains that may be used to host fake search engines, promotions, or other information that is either irrelevant or misleading. There are thousands of websites of this sort on the Web, but the case with Survey.[RANDOM NUMBER].ws is slightly different because these domains are linked to more than just useless content – they also are promoted by browser hijackers that may have a negative impact on the user's browsing experience. The browser hijackers...

'ihurricane@sigaint.org' Ransomware

Posted: December 29, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
The 'ihurricane@sigaint.org' Ransomware is a variant of the black market Stampado Ransomware product. Besides continuing to exploit encryption attacks for blocking a victim's files, the 'ihurricane@sigaint.org' Ransomware also installs itself through bundling with fully-functioning copies of anti-virus software. Despite its innovative installation disguise, most anti-malware products should be capable of detecting and deleting the 'ihurricane@sigaint.org' Ransomware initially, preventing any...

KillDisk Ransomware

Posted: December 29, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
The KillDisk Ransomware is an updated variant of a Trojan that, previously, erased necessary files to disable the PC. This new version conducts encryption attacks on those files, instead, so that it may monetize its attacks by extorting money in return for giving the victim a decryption key. Due to the high cost and unreliability of this option, malware experts strongly urge all relevant organizations to keep backups in secure locations as an alternate recovery choice and use anti-malware...

'MNS CryptoLocker' Ransomware

Posted: December 29, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
The MNS CryptoLocker Ransomware is a Trojan that imitates CryptoLocker while it blocks your files until you transfer a cryptocurrency payment. These ransoms may not give you a real decryptor in return, and potential victims always should make a point of backing up any data that they can't ignore losing permanently. Most anti-malware applications, if actively monitoring your PC, also should isolate and delete the MNS CryptoLocker Ransomware without leaving it a window of opportunity for its...

Splintersearch.com

Posted: December 29, 2016 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Splintersearch.com is a low-quality search engine that may be set as your Web browser's default homepage and new tab page by a browser extension that you've authorized to perform this change unknowingly. Browser extensions that change the browser's configuration are usually referred to as browser hijackers since this describes the actions they perform perfectly. Having the Splintersearch.com page set as your default new tab page or homepage is not a security concern since this website is not...

CryptoLocker3 Ransomware

Posted: December 28, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
The Cryptolocker3 Ransomware or PClock is a Trojan that imitates the identity of CryptoLocker while also locking your files until you make a Bitcoin payment. Since the Cryptolocker3 Ransomware's built-in decryptor is no more effective than options found elsewhere at no charge, malware experts suggest that you withhold the ransom money, when possible. Some anti-malware products also can delete the Cryptolocker3 Ransomware during its installation process or afterward, although they may require...

Timesearchnow.com

Posted: December 28, 2016 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Timesearchnow.com is a domain name that hosts a search engine that is associated with browser hijackers. The Timesearchnow.com browser hijacker is not a threatening piece of software, and users who install it on their computers unknowingly should not be worried about their online safety. However, it is important to note that the installation of a browser hijacker may often bring unwanted changes to your Web browser's configuration, such as replacing your favorite homepage and new tab page...

OverwriteMBR

Posted: December 28, 2016 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
OverwriteMBR is a fake gaming cheat application that hijacks the infected PC's startup process and prevents Windows from loading. Accordingly, its distribution ties into game cheating forums and Web resources. PC users can apply the strategies from this article for repairing their startup configuration or, preferentially, use anti-malware programs for deleting OverwriteMBR right away. The Master Boot Record or MBR is a favorite staging ground for semi-advanced Trojans to hijack the startup...

'fantomd12@yandex.ru' Ransomware

Posted: December 28, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
The 'fantomd12@yandex.ru' Ransomware is a variant of the older Fantom Ransomware, a threat that can block your files in return for extorting ransom money. Both of these Trojans include high-visibility symptoms, such as pop-ups that are available only after the possibly permanent file damage occurs. Having anti-malware protection for removing the 'fantomd12@yandex.ru' Ransomware automatically, as well as extra backups of any valuable content, still are viable and ideal responses to this...

Alice

Posted: December 28, 2016 | Category: Trojans
Alice is a Trojan that compromises the cash withdrawal feature of Automated Teller Machines. Con artists may collect bills without any extensive interaction with the rest of the ATM, including its number pad. When they're not able to block and delete Alice through appropriate anti-malware protocols immediately, businesses should be watchful for any physical misuse of the pertinent machines, as well as all compromises of RDP logins. In their search for the greatest payout for their time,...

W.sende.expresswin.top

Posted: December 27, 2016 | Category: Adware
W.sende.expresswin.top is a Web page used to host fake raffles and other message or pop-ups that lie to visitors by telling them they've won amazing prizes such as gadgets, money, or free products and services. Often, these pop-ups may be displayed in several languages depending on the approximate geographic location of the user's IP address (e.g. Visitors from Spain will see a translation to Spanish). Although this may look like a professional way to approach potential winners, the faulty...

Ageofcomp.nfo/search/start.html

Posted: December 27, 2016 | Category: Browser Hijackers
The http://ageofcomp.info/search/start.html page hosts a personalized Google search engine that may be used to display targeted Google Ads to all visitors. By doing this, the operators of the alternative Google search may generate more money from their affiliation with Google Ads. It is important to note that Google Ads and Google's Custom Search are 100% legitimate, and they are in no way associated with the distribution of corrupted or suspicious content. However, some users who opt to use...

Exclusiverewards.[RANDOM DOMAIN NAME]

Posted: December 27, 2016 | Category: Adware
Exclusiverewards.[RANDOM DOMAIN NAME] is a domain naming pattern that is used to promote fake awards, prizes, and other content that may trick users into thinking that they've being chosen to win certain prizes such as tablets, smartphones or even money. It is not uncommon for domains of this sort to be encountered in annoying advertisements, but in some scenarios the Exclusiverewards.[RANDOM DOMAIN NAME] ads and pop-ups also may be associated with certain types of adware or browser...

Koolova Ransomware

Posted: December 27, 2016 | Category: Ransomware
The Koolova Ransomware is a file-encrypting Trojan that can lock your data until you fulfill the terms of its ransom. Instead of asking for cash payments, current versions of the Koolova Ransomware ask their victims to read links for cyber security texts. PC users not able to recover their data by any of the other methods recommended in this article may consider submitting to the 'ransom' for getting their files unlocked, but you always should uninstall the Koolova Ransomware with...

Excellentsearch.org

Posted: December 27, 2016 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Excellentsearch.org is a browser hijacker site that may be used to promote other products and software through various advertisements or sponsored links found within internet search results. Excellentsearch.org may appear to most as a generic Internet search engine that may relay relevant results to your keyword query. Though, use of the search results listed on Excellentsearch.org may cause loading of other pages that prove to be unwanted or have questionable content. Furthermore,...