CoNFicker Ransomware is one more file-encrypting application that has been roaming the web lately. Unfortunately, our reports show that quite a few users have been already affected by it. If you ever happen to come across this program be sure to stay away from it at all costs. This is important since having it active on your operating system could have devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. Just like any other ransomware program, this one is used by its developers to profit illegally from unsuspecting Internet users. The malware in question encrypts large amounts of data on the affected computer and then asks for a ransom. ...
If you came across a browser extension known as Quick Search, you should be aware it falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Such software is not considered as harmful; however, it may not mean it is safe to keep it on the computer. According to our specialists, it is advisable to eliminate the application because it might encourage you to use a suspicious search tool that could place both irritating and potentially dangerous advertisements with the search results. If you do not want to see such content while browsing, you should erase Quick Search without any hesitation. ...
Why would you need an unreliable search engine like Search.searchquicks.com in your browsers when you can always use reputable and reliable ones, such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing? The truth is that you may not even know that you have installed this potentially unwanted program (PUP) called Quick Search, the one that sets its search website as your default search engine and new tab page. You should know that this PUP uses redirections to modified search results pages and may show questionable third-party ads as well. In other words, if this search page appears in your browser, your system security could be at risk before long. ...
Malabu Ransomware is a malicious application that not only damages user’s personal files but also locks his screen. If you want to take back your computer’s control as soon as possible, we advise you not to waste any time and erase the malware immediately. However, it might be not an easy task, so we would advise you to carefully follow the instructions placed at the end of the article or better yet leave this task to a reputable antimalware tool. Unfortunately, recovering damaged files without a decryption key might be impossible, unless you have a backup or any copies on removable media devices, cloud storage, etc. ...
Browser hijackers are infamous for their invasive functionality. Thus, being aware of their existences is critical. One program of this classification is known to be roaming the web nowadays and it goes by the name of Search.searchtcn.com. If you ever come across it, make sure to stay away from it. If, unfortunately, you already have it active on your PC, make sure to execute its complete removal as it exhibits no valuable features whatsoever. In fact, just like any other browser hijacker, it will make invasive changes to your browser's default settings without any notification. ...
Beback is an application targeting those users who purchase various items online. It promises to help users to get a tiny amount of money spent at online stores back. That is, it works as a cashback tool. It claims to be compatible with more than 500 different online stores, including AliExpress, Agoda, Berrybenka, Hotelopia, and others. Most probably, you would not manage to find a person who would not want to save some money, so it is very likely that the popularity of this program will increase. Have you discovered this piece of software installed on your computer too? Delete it from your system although it promises to help save some money. ...
An extension that goes by the name New Tab Minimal might have been introduced to you along with a different program or extension. Have you installed it? If you have not, we suggest rejecting it without any hesitation. If you have installed it, our recommendation is to remove it. Our research team classifies this strange add-on as a potentially unwanted program because its services are not exactly beneficial for you. Although it is meant to assist you with web browsing, it also can spy on you, as well as expose you to third-party advertisements when you are browsing. Is this the kind of service you want? ...
Search.searchlwradar.com is a new questionable search website with a featured toolbar that may put your virtual security at risk by exposing you to potentially unreliable third-party content. We have classified this malware threat as a browser hijacker just like all the other ones coming from the same family, including Search.searchdirex.com, Search.searcheazel.com, and Search.searchtpo.com. This hijacker family seems to create very similar and sometimes identical search pages that may also change their themes from time to time. For instance, Search.searchtpo.com used to be completely identical to this browser hijacker; yet, right now it seems to feature different links. ...
If you came across an infection called AutoEncryptor Ransomware, we advise you to pay no attention to the displayed warning and get rid of this malicious program as fast as possible. To assist you with this task we are placing step by step deletion instructions that can help you remove the malware manually. Paying the ransom is always risky, but in this case, it might be impossible since the requested price is not something most of the computer users could pay. On the other hand, AutoEncryptor Ransomware may not damage a lot of important files, so we would not advise risking your money even if the price was extremely small. ...
Fileplus is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which can get onto the computer alongside other programs as a bundled download or downloaded from its official website, fileplus.org. The name of the program already suggests that it deals with files. To be exact, Fileplus is a program that allows you to download multiple files, including games, movies, software and music. Despite the fact that the opportunities given by this PUP sound appealing, our team recommends that you remove Fileplus from the computer. The category to which the program belongs should signal to you that the Fileplus program should not be kept on your computer any longer. ...