Instalador Ransomware is a basic ransomware-type infection coded in .NET, as research conducted by specialists working at 411-spyware.com has shown. Even though it is not one of those sophisticated malicious applications, it is still considered a harmful infection because it locks users’ files immediately after it infiltrates their computers. It seems that the infection rate of this threat is still low, meaning that it is not a prevalent infection yet; however, we cannot promise that it will not become one of the popular threats soon, so you should be cautious 24/7. ...
If you have been attacked by 'Insane@airmail.cc' Ransomware, we have good news for you. Well, the attack itself is obviously not good as this ransomware program can encrypt your personal files in the hope of extorting some money from you for the decryption. However, we have just found out that there is a working free decryption tool on the web that you can use now to recover your encoded files. Now, this is definitely good news since you will not lose your files if you do not have a backup saved on a removable drive or in cloud storage. ...
If you want to ensure safe browsing, you do not want to install Secure Chrome PRO. Instead of making your experience more secure, this extension will only make it more unpredictable. According to our research, this suspicious extension – which, right now, is only compatible with Google Chrome – has the ability to hijack the browser’s default search provider without informing the victim about it. The search tool is unpredictable too, and trusting it to deliver reliable and safe search results is extremely risky. Without a doubt, our research team recommends deleting Secure Chrome PRO. ...
Rotor Ransomware is an unusual malicious program that never leaves you alone. When we deal with ransomware infections, we often can expect them to leave users be once they have encrypted most of their files. However, Rotor Ransomware is different because it continues to encrypt new files even after the initial encryption is complete. Therefore, when you get down to removing this infection, you will have to kill the program’s process to stop it from encrypting your files. Also, you will have to look for ways to restore your files because there is no public decryption tool for this ransomware available. ...
Velso Ransomware is a serious malicious application that usually slithers onto unprotected computers. It is one of those threats that are used for money extortion, so it will mercilessly lock files on your computer if it ever enters your system. It is not one of those sophisticated malicious applications that make a bunch of modifications in the system registry, but it does not mean that it is milder if compared to more sophisticated ransomware infections. As research conducted by specialists at 411-spyware.com has shown, it also encrypts pictures, documents, videos, movies, and all other valuable files. ...
Trusting Search.searchgtp.com is a dangerous game. This seemingly harmless search tool can silently track every move you make online, and data you disclose while browsing the web could be stored and shared by the creator of this browser hijacker. Furthermore, the search service offered by this hijacker is exceptionally untrustworthy. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes that right away, and, in fact, there are signals indicating that this hijacker is untrustworthy even before you let it in. Which browser was corrupted by this threat on your operating system? ...
Ransomware is a destructive monetization tool, but, fortunately, not all ransomware threats functions successfully. The LaZagneCrypt ransomware is a threat that has already caused some problems to some computer users by encrypting files, but soon it failed to function as it was intended. If your computer has just been infected by the LaZagneCrypt ransomware, the odds are that all your valuable files, including photos and documents, are intact. In any case, it is essential to remove the infection straight away. Moreover, you should pay your attention to your security, because the fact that you have just been attacked by ransomware suggests that your PC needs protection against various online threats. ...
Malware experts working at our internal labs have encountered numerous complaints about a site known as Lilplay. After conducting an extensive analysis of this web page and the services that it presents, our researchers have noticed that it could prove to be one more phishing site. Developers of this web site and service use it to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users; they use a number of techniques, including illegal ones, to gain quick monetary reward from naive users without their knowledge or consent. ...
My Symptom Checker is supposed to be a healthy life-related Google Chrome browser extension providing you with easy access to useful websites and web search capability, but we have found that it may not be as reliable as it wants to seem. In fact, we have categorized it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it does not really mean direct harm and does not seem to have malicious behavior. Still, keeping this PUP in your browser might introduce you to potentially harmful web content, such as third-party advertisements and compromised links. ...
So, your operating system was invaded by Lime Ransomware, what’s next? If you discover this threat right when it slithers in – which is highly unlikely – you might be able to remove it before anything bad happens. Unfortunately, most discover this threat only after it encrypts their files. This devious threat goes after your personal videos, photos, music files, and documents that are stored in the %USERPROFILE% directory. If you do not delete Lime Ransomware in time, it successfully encrypts files, and there is no turning back after that. ...