Chromecast Can't Connect to Windows

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Issue
Chromecast is a small and convenient device, which allows you to stream various content on your TV, and greatly expand its features at a relatively low cost. However, if you are having trouble connecting Chromecast to Windows – this issue may prevent you from streaming your computer's display output to your TV via Chromecast. There are several ways to try and resolve the problem: Check if Chromecast is Connected to the WiFi Chromecast's streaming features are entirely reliant on...

Troubleshooting a Flickering Monitor

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Issue
Seeing your monitor flicker may be quite the scare, because it may often be linked to hardware failure related either to your monitor, or your computer's GPU. However, while this is a real possibility, it is not always the case – often, monitor flickering may be caused by miniature issues that are easy to fix. Below, we list some of the best troubleshooting steps to try out when your monitor is flickering: Check Connections Regardless of what type of cable you are using to connect...

How to Uninstall VLC Media Player

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Issue
The VLC Media Player has been one of the leading media players for both Windows and macOS for over a year. It is able to easily play media formats of all sorts, and it provides users with access to a wide range of features and settings that can be fine-tuned to enhance their experience. If you plan on removing VLC Media Player to try another software of this sort, then the instructions below will help you uninstall VLC Media Player reliably; Uninstalling VLC Media Player on Windows...

RotatorBox

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
RotatorBox, also seen as RotatorBoxd, is a suspicious program that has been bothering macOS users recently. According to complaints submitted online, some owners of macOS devices are seeing alerts and errors saying 'RotatorBox Will Damage Your Computer.' Typically, macOS displays this message when it detects that a file of unknown origin is trying to run. This means that seeing the message is a good thing, as the execution of RotatorBox or RotatorBoxd was prevented successfully. However, you...

Mol.biz

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Mol.biz is a fake website whose contents are promoted online through misleading advertisements and redirects, usually triggered by low-quality Web pages. Users who stumble upon the content of Mol.biz may be told that they need to complete a mandatory anti-robot check to continue browsing, or need to perform specific actions to play an embedded piece of media. However, the instructions that Mol.biz displays are meant to do something different entirely – they subscribe the user to this page's...

Hog Ransomware

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Hog Ransomware is a newly identified file-locker, which is likely to still be under development. It is not clear what tricks its creators are using to spread it online, but they may mask it as pirated software, game cracks, pirated movies, or similar content. Typically, the goal of these attacks is to encrypt the victim's data, and then offer to provide them with a decryptor if they pay a ransom fee. Hog Ransomware's creators, however, appear to have a different plan – their malware drops...

FluBot Android Malware

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Malware
The FluBot Android Malware is a threat that has been identified just recently, after infecting over 60,000 mobile devices. The FluBot Android Malware campaign appears to be very active in Spain, and over 90% of infected devices are in this region. Allegedly, the criminals reach potential victims via fake SMS Messages urging the recipient to download and install an application that poses as a legitimate program linked to Google, DHL, FedEx, etc. Once the FluBot Android Malware is deployed, it...

Sarbloh Ransomware

Posted: March 9, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Sarbloh Ransomware is a file-encryption Trojan whose authors appear to be sympathetic with the ongoing protests of Indian farmers. However, the fact that the Sarbloh Ransomware supports a noble cause does not mean that its authors are up to any good certainly – the malware will encrypt files on compromised computers, and then drop a ransom note explaining the situation. Surprisingly, the authors of the Sarbloh Ransomware do not ask their victims to pay money, nor do they provide any...

MacBook Trackpad Not Working

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Issue
The MacBook Trackpad is a lot more than a plain mouse – it supports a wide range of gestures, which give you convenient control over large portions of the macOS' interface. Understandably, having your trackpad stop working on bug out can be very annoying, and such issues should be resolved as soon as possible. If your MacBook Trackpad is not working, you may want to try the fixes listed below – but first, make sure to connect an external mouse to make troubleshooting easier: Check...

Mouse Cursor Disappeared on Windows

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Issue
If your mouse pointer/cursor is not showing and preventing you from using Windows enjoyable, then you should take the required troubleshooting steps to try and resolve the issue certainly. Identifying the exact source of the problem might be very challenging, so it is recommended to try different approaches, which cover a wide range of potential problems. Below, we have listed some of the best ways to try and restore your disappearing mouse pointer/cursor on Windows: Check Function...

DeskProduct

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
DeskProduct, or DeskProductd, is a Potentially unwanted Program (PUP) for macOS. It has been causing a lot of trouble for macOS users recently, and many of the complaints published online appear to be related to the 'DeskProduct Will Damage Your Computer' Message – a worrisome alert that macOS shows to inform users that a suspicious file is trying to run. While DeskProduct is not threatening, it may cause problems such as replacing the browser's search engine, triggering browser redirects, or...

ExpandedRotator

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
ExpandedRotator is an intrusive piece of software for macOS devices. It does not have an official website or download page and, instead, it is being spread through misleading advertisements and promises, fake downloads or pirated software and media. Users who end up installing ExpandedRotator will not introduce threatening malware to their computers but may end up having to endure some intrusive changes that ExpandedRotator is known to bring. Typically, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)...

PracticalRemote

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
PracticalRemote is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that is only compatible with macOS computers and laptops. This software is often delivered via fake downloads or software bundles that use opt-in offers to trick users into installing 3rd-party software unknowingly. On the bright side, PracticalRemote is not a threatening application, and it does not pose a security threat. Its presence on your computer, however, is likely to result in unexpected and intrusive changes to your Web...

Perfection Ransomware

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Perfection Ransomware is a new piece of malware that is being used to extort users for money by encrypting their data and then promising to provide them with a decryptor if they agree to pay a ransom fee. Just like other ransomware creators, the ones behind this project also demand a ransom payment via Bitcoin. They also follow the latest trend among ransomware developers – they threaten to leak the user's data online if they do not agree to pay. Recently, there has been an influx of...

Humble Ransomware

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Humble Ransomware certainly lives up to its name considering the amount of money it asks its victims to pay – just 0.0002 Bitcoin or $10 approximately. The criminals' message also warns users that their data will be damaged permanently if the fee is not paid within five days of the attack. It is also important to add that there may be more than one variant of the Humble Ransomware circulating online – some victims of the file-locker report seeing a message, which told them that their...

AlumniLocker Ransomware

Posted: March 8, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The AlumniLocker Ransomware is an emerging cyber-threat whose operators are relying on phishing emails to reach potential victims. The topic of the emails is usually related to payments or invoices, and the recipient is asked to download and review a PDF attachment. According to the mail's body, the attachment contains an invoice but, in reality, it is a fake file designed to extract and run a corrupted ZIP archive. Once the AlumniLocker Ransomware is up and running, it starts encrypting...

How to Uninstall Tuxera

Posted: March 5, 2021 | Category: Issue
Tuxera is a popular software suite containing two major programs – Tuxera NTFS (also known as Microsoft NTFS for Mac) and Tuxera exFAT (also known as Microsoft exFAT for Mac). It is meant to provide macOS users with the ability to connect to Windows-formatted hard drives and manage their files easily. The usage of such software is required because there are some differences between the hard drive systems and configuration that macOS and Windows require – Tuxera solves these compatibility...

SubVideoTube

Posted: March 5, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
SubVideoTube is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) whose creators are targeting macOS users. This software is not a threat, but it may cause trouble if you allow it to run on your device. SubVideoTube is distributed via software bundles frequently, which asks users to give SubVideoTube a try. The software is described as a video player that provides users with access to great entertainment, as well as the ability to enjoy audio and video streams from all sources. The installation of...

DefaultExplorer

Posted: March 5, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
DefaultExplorer is an intrusive macOS application, which is often installed without the user's knowledge and approval. The software is not threatening, but it may try to run in the background silently, and then manipulate your Web browser's behavior so that you will see extra advertisements, or get redirected to unknown sites. DefaultExplorer is detected as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) by macOS security products, and even macOS' integrated security features will warn you about the...

AdStealer Trojan

Posted: March 5, 2021 | Category: Mac Malware, Trojans
The AdStealer Trojan is a potentially harmful piece of malware compatible with macOS computers and iOS devices. Over the past few years, cybercriminals have been paying more attention to Apple users, and the number of malware or intrusive software compatible with macOS or iOS has increased greatly. If you are an Apple user, you should look into 3rd-party security software, which can further protect your device from evil-minded users that use implants like the AdStealer Trojan. Threats...
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