If you are surprised to see a scary blue screen of death on your display after logging in to your Windows, it is possible that a Trojan malware called “A critical error Crash Screen call 1-844-208-3526” has infiltrated your system. This infection is rather annoying and the schemers behind it may extort money from you if you fall into their trap. This attack could also be called a technical support scam because it is what it is. It tries to make you believe that there has been a critical error on your system and you need to contact a Microsoft technician. ...
Fake Windows Product Key Screen restarts user’s computer and displays a fictitious alert from Windows that requires entering the product key. The warning replaces your standard Desktop, so you cannot access any programs, files, etc. The message says that your computer could be infected with malware, and you need to submit your product key for the authentication. However, you should know that the alert is caused by malware, and you should not interact with it. Meaning that it would not be wise to call the provided Customer Support number since it might be just a scheme to extort money from you. ...
If you have recently installed a media player called Top Media Player, then please read this short description about it because we have classified it as a potentially unwanted program and suggest that you remove it as soon as the opportunity arises. Our research has revealed that this program comes bundled with an unreliable browser extension for Mozilla Firefox that changes the default homepage, new tab page, and search provider. Moreover, this media player is known to show advertisements in its interface which make it undesirable because the promoted content may not be legitimate. ...
8lock8 Ransomware comes from one of the worst and most dangerous category of malware called ransomware, as its name also suggests. However, in the case of this infection it is possible that you will not lose your files after they have been encrypted. Since this malware proved to be based on the well-know Hidden Tear ransomware, there is actually a way to decrypt the files that have been taken hostage in order to extort money from you. This infection does not even block your screen or any system processes. ...
If you have noticed a dubious ransom message within your web browser, it is likely that your PC is running a ransomware application. One such program is called Crypren Ransomware and has been noticed to be active lately. If this is the case, it goes without saying that taking immediate action to remove this malicious program is paramount not only to your personal data but to the overall virtual security of your computer. Thus, below we provide a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete every single bit of it without encountering a lot of trouble. ...
When you download programs from unfamiliar websites, you should not be surprised when you get the likes of Nt.tidesearch.net on your computer. This search engine is nothing but a browser hijacker because it changes your default homepage and search engine without your permission. The good news is that this program only affects the Google Chrome browser, yet it does not mean that it cannot affect other popular browsers in the future. Your job right now is to remove Nt.tidesearch.net from your computer at once, as browser hijackers can easily lead you to even more serious infections. ...
Maxon Click is a new ad-supported program that works on devices with Android OS only. It is not likely at all that you will detect this piece of software on computers with Windows OS or MAC OS; however, you should be extremely careful if you own a tablet, a smartphone, or another device with Android OS on it. The first symptom that you have not managed to protect your device from Maxon Click is the presence of hundreds of annoying pop-ups and advertisements. Yes, some websites contain advertisements; however, if you have noticed ads on websites that have never contained commercials, it is very likely that you have encountered Maxon Click. ...
Trendio Ads refers to an unreliable search engine and the potentially unsafe advertising through its search results that can appear in your Google Chrome browser when a browser hijacker finds its way to your computer. This hijacker can expose you to web content that may be risky to engage with. We have found that this infection actually belongs to the infamous SuperWeb family. Since it is possible that this browser hijacker comes on board along with other malware infections, your system may be under attack by multiple malware threats. ...
GhostCrypt Ransomware is a ghost that creeps up on you and spooks you without any warning. The distribution of this malicious threat is extremely clandestine, but the threat itself does not hide once installed. On the contrary, it shows up and takes all of your attention. Truth be told, it is difficult to ignore this infection because it encrypts your personal files, making them inaccessible. Although this devious threat does not affect system files – due to which, the operations on your computer will not be disrupted – it uses a special algorithm to change your personal files. ...
If you have installed a program called iPadian, then we want to inform you that your computer might be infected with malicious software that you have to remove to keep your computer secure. While testing this program, we have found that it can come bundled with malicious and potentially unwanted software. This particular program is also regarded as a potentially unwanted program because it comes bundled with malware. In this article, we are going to cover things such as dissemination methods, functions, and removal. ...