Ransomware is spreading like wildfire, and Gg Ransomware is another infection that might join the group. At this point, the infection is believed to be in development still, but that could change very quickly. While the current version of the threat is unable to encrypt files or make any demands, our research has revealed that the threat has a potential to corrupt files and request ransom payments. Even though this infection is currently quite helpless, the last thing we should do is underestimate or dismiss it. If it was developed to the current stage, it might as well be developed fully, and if it is, it could corrupt your most precious and sensitive files. ...
If your browser keeps opening a pop-up Google is Tracking Your Searches on your screen, it means that you visit various untrustworthy pages containing it or there is an untrustworthy application, e.g. adware installed on your computer and working actively on it. It might seem that this pop-up tries to warn you that Google collects various details about your web searching behavior, but if you look closer at it, you will definitely notice a button in its middle. If you click on it, you will install the extension called Privacy Switch. ...
It looks like Conversor PDF comes together with a browser hijacker known as Findgofind.com. The extension itself falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs or PUPs in short. Currently, it works only on Google Chrome, so, for now, it should not be encountered by users of other browsers, although we cannot say if the application will ever get updated to be compatible with different browsing applications. Since the extension comes with a browser hijacker, we highly doubt it can be considered as trustworthy. ...
If you ever happen to encounter an application known as Locked By a.k Hacker Ransomware, be sure to refrain from it at all times. It is critical to do so since this program is designed to lock large quantities of files on the affected computer. If that happens, it is not hard to imagine the disastrous outcomes that it might cause. Usually, programs classified as ransomware are crafted by cyber crooks for a sole purpose of making illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users by demanding huge ransoms in return for decryption services. ...
There is no doubt, 3301 Ransomware is a malicious program every user would wish to avoid. The malware is dangerous because it targets user’s personal data. By enciphering it with particular cryptosystems, the threat makes it impossible to access it. To undo the damage, the cyber criminals behind the infection are offering to provide decryption tools for a particular amount of money. Needless to say, dealing with these hackers could be a huge risk since they could try to trick you. Thus, if you do not want to risk your money, it might mean you may have to accept the fact the affected data cannot be recovered. ...
If you open unfamiliar spam emails, interact with random links or installers, download software bundles, and do other risky things, WininiCrypt Ransomware could slither in very quickly. Malware distributors are always looking for inconspicuous ways to spread dangerous infections, and so you need to be on top of your virtual security to ensure that your own operating system does not get infected. If it does, you might have to wave your files goodbye because the malicious ransomware might encrypt them without an option to recover them. ...
Findyourtermsearch.com is a new potential threat that may appear in your browsers after installing a free program or a questionable browser extension through shady channels. In fact, this search website is an identical clone of Searchfindit.com, which has also surfaced only recently. This search engine may show up in your browsers as your new home page, new tab page, or default search provider. Therefore, we have categorized it as a browser hijacker. Do not be misled by its category name though; it does not necessarily mean that this hijack takes place without your knowledge. ...
If your homepage, New Tab page, or default search provider were corrupted by Search.hfreeforms.co, it is possible that other threats have slithered in as well. That is something we need to consider because the hijacker usually comes attached to the “Free Forms” add-on that has an official installer. If this installer is not used, that means that the hijacker might be spread by malicious installers, and those could represent malware bundles. Is your operating system corrupted by malware? We recommend trusting a legitimate malware scanner to figure this out. ...
We have bad news for you if your files have received a new extension .WAmarlocked and can no longer be opened – a nasty malicious application Balbaz Ransomware has entered your system successfully. You can no longer open your pictures, documents, videos, and other valuable files because they have been encrypted by this ransomware infection. These malicious applications do not try to make fun of users by not allowing them to access the files they need. They simply seek to obtain money from users by locking the most valuable files they have. ...
Shmokiads refers to an adware server that can be used by various adware applications to distribute and promote commercial content. The server itself obviously cannot be installed on your computer, but if your browser keeps on redirecting you to shmokiads.com, then you most probably have some adware program installed on your computer that utilizes the server. Therefore, to get rid of these annoying pop-ups and redirections, you need to find the program and remove it from your system. The best way to do it is to scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool that will locate all the potential threats on-board. ...