File-encryption Trojans are a threatening piece of malware, which have the ability to cause long-term damage to the files on your computer. In many other cases, recovering from a malware attack is possible by running an up-to-date anti-virus scanner. However, in the case of the M88P Ransomware, victims may not be able to recover their files via this method. Even when the M88P Ransomware is removed successfully, the damage it managed to cause will persist and the user will be unable to use...

Nowadays, many software and games may take hundreds of gigabytes of space, and often users tend to be looking for old files they can remove to make space for new ones. Thanks to external hard drives, you will not need to worry about this again. These drives are normally connected via the USB port, and they can instantly provide any desktop computer or laptop with terabytes of free space. However, what is the alternative if your external drive is not working or not being detected by your...

Wireless devices have become a common thing for many users, and nowadays, you might end up using a wireless headset, keyboard, mouse or Web camera. However, what do you do when you experience issues with your wireless devices not working or connecting at all? Troubleshooting these problems might sound like a tedious task, but learning how to do it is very important. Knowing just a few simple troubleshooting tips can help you connect your devices in a matter of minutes and eliminate the...

FBI Screenlocker is a threatening piece of software that might give you a great scare because of its messages' misleading contents. This software may reach your computer via a fake download, bogus email attachments, or a shady application you downloaded from the Internet. When the FBI Screenlocker is executed on an unprotected computer, it may hide the desktop with an overlay immediately, which says that the computer has been locked. According to the screen locker, the users have violated...

Astercom.top is a deceptive website designed to display misleading messages, aiming to hijack your Web browser's notifications. Usually, this feature is used to provide you with real-time updates about fresh content on your favorite websites. However, Astercom.top does not use this feature as it was intended to be used – instead, it may abuse it relentlessly to deliver numerous advertisements to active Web browser windows. Not only is this an annoying thing to experience, but Astercom.top's...

SearchConverterInc Search is a browser add-on whose installation may seem like a great idea because it promises to grant you access to enhanced Web searching utilities. Unfortunately, using SearchConverterInc Search is not that great, and having this extension running is likely to bring unnecessary changes to your Web browser's configuration. The goal of this software is to bring more traffic to the websites found at Feed.searchconverterinc.com and Portal.searchconverterinc.com. The add-on...

ActivePower is the name of a low-quality Mac application, which is known to cause various unwanted changes concerning your Web browser's behavior and configuration. Users may sometimes install ActivePower unknowingly since this application tends to be spread through shady software bundles, fake downloads and misleading advertisements. It is important to add that while ActivePower is identified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), it does not pose a danger to your online safety. This...

OptimalUnit is an intrusive Mac application that may sometimes be installed alongside other software without the user's knowing approval. The good news is that OptimalUnit is not threatening, and having it on your computer is not an immediate threat. However, this software might introduce unwanted changes to the way your Web browser behaves. For example, OptimalUnit is known to trigger redirects to low-quality search engines, as well as to regularly replace the browser's default new tab page...

The Bonsoir Ransomware is a newly detected file-locker, which appears to be spread online via fake email attachments, pirated media/software and other shady downloads. This threat aims to gain the ability to encrypt the files on your computer and then start to extort you for money. The extortionists behind the threatening software say that they are ready to provide a decryption tool as long as the victim pays a ransom fee first. The Bonsoir Ransomware's attack is identifiable by the...

Chances are that every website you have ever visited has stored one or more cookies on your computer. These cookies serve the purpose of storing some user information – for example, they may be used to store your user configuration for the website or keep your shopping cart's contents. Needless to say, cookies often serve an important purpose, and you should not block them completely. However, over time you might end up with thousands of cookies on your computer, and this may cause some...

Omingle.top is a misleading site used to hijack the notifications of your Web browser. You may come across this page's contents while browsing low-quality websites. The pop-ups of Omingle.top are usually delivered via advertisements, and they may inform users that they need to 'Click ALLOW to confirm they are not a robot.' Users who comply with this request will actually end up doing something entirely different – by clicking the 'Allow' button, they will subscribe to Omingle.top's intrusive...

Systemtechnotify.com is a misleading and deceptive website designed to display lies targeted at users of macOS and iOS devices. The pop-ups found on Systemtechnotify.com claim to report active malware running on your computer or smartphone, and they advise you to take the necessary steps to eliminate the threats immediately. According to Systemtechnotify.com, users can get rid of the viruses by downloading and running a security tool advertised in the pop-ups. You can rest assured that the...

The JJLF Ransomware is a threatening file-locker meant to encrypt essential files found on your computer. After it encrypts a file, the threat will rename it by adding a new extension – '.[JamesGouldiHip@yahoo.com].<VICTIM ID>.JJLF.' In addition to this change, the malware also will create a ransom message called '#README_JJLF.rtf.' The latter file contains a message from the criminals behind the attack and reveals their intentions. According to the message, JJLF Ransomware's authors...

OSAMiner Malware is a shady cryptocurrency miner that has been infecting macOS systems since 2015. This threat is meant to use the compromised device's hardware resources to mine for cryptocurrencies like Monero. Often, the OSAMiner Malware's payload is spread via pirated software and games or fake activators for popular office software. Needless to say, the best way to stay away from potentially harmful files is to remember to ignore pirated files found on the Internet, as well as to invest...

The Ransomweb Ransomware is a peculiar project that might not be a problem for regular computer users since this malware seems to be dedicated to infiltrating Web hosting servers. The Ransomweb Ransomware was discovered on a Web server running a WordPress website recently. The owner was bothered by the fact that most of the website's files were encrypted. All of the files had the '.xploter' extension added to their names, and the website was defaced with a custom page showing a message from...

Underground hacking forums are a breeding ground for all sorts of computer and mobile malware, which can be acquired at a budget-friendly price. This makes such forums an attractive spot for novice cybercriminals who want to expand their arsenal and use modern malware that comes at a cheap price. The Rogue RAT is one of the latest malware families to be advertised via such forums, and it appears to be sold for just $29.99, making it one of the more affordable Android malware families....

Updating your video card drivers is always recommended, but some users might experience issues when updating the latest version of NVIDIA's drivers. This is an especially common problem if you are using an older video card that might have some incompatibility with the newest features in NVIDIA's drivers. If you face such problems, you should know that you can rollback NVIDIA drivers in Windows to get rid of such issues. Use the Device Manager to Rollback NVIDIA Drivers One way to...

The MacFly Pro is considered to be a deceptive Mac application that poses as a useful maintenance utility. According to MacFly Pro's publisher, it has the ability to free up disk space and memory, therefore enhancing the system's overall performance. However, multiple security products identify the MacFly Pro as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), and it is also categorized as a 'deceptive' application by the AppEsteem software certification program. It is important to add that AppEsteem's...

Myniceposts.com is a low-quality page that relies on misleading prompts to hijack your Web browser notifications. The page may tell users that they must go through a mandatory anti-robot check to continue browsing the Internet. However, this check is fake – fulfilling Myniceposts.com's requests will result in subscribing to this website's notifications unknowingly. Thanks to this change, the website gains the ability to flood your Web browser with intrusive notifications, which are unlikely...

Adverdirect.com is a website used to deliver advertisements to the Web browsers of users. It appears that Adverdirect.com is connected to low-quality marketing networks, which might be linked to adware meant to add intrusive advertisements to your Web browser. If you see advertisements from Adverdirect.com regularly, and this behavior does not seem to stop, then you should probably consider running a security scanner to check your system for the presence of adware. The advertisements on...