Datakeeper Ransomware is yet another malicious piece of software that is incredibly dangerous, to put it lightly. If you are not familiar with ransomware applications, you must know that they are infamous for their ability to lock vast quantities of data on the affected computer. Usually, malware developers use such devious programs to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. The scheme under which such programs works is rather simple. Once an application of this category enters your operating system, it locks your files and then asks for a ransom in return for decryption services. ...
If you have found Inspiratiooo.com set as your homepage, default search tool, and New Tab URL, you must have the Google Chrome browser extension named Inspiratiooo installed on your computer. This piece of software has affected your browser because you have installed it consciously from the Chrome Web Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/inspiratiooo/ofbkibnjeifpjjcnelcgganbfdhcnfil), or it has somehow managed to enter your system without your knowledge. Research conducted by specialists at 411-spyware.com has clearly shown that this browser extension is nothing more than a browser hijacker, so it might be spread bundled together with other applications and thus enter users’ PCs unnoticed. ...
As the interest in Bitcoins grows daily, we see more and more tools being developed to mine it and it looks like Chrometab.online is one of such applications. It falls under the classification of adware server. The category’s name might suggest the software should display annoying pop-ups, banners, or other advertisements alike, but in this case, the threat seems to redirect the user to the same website. After this redirection, our specialists noticed the adware server employs an algorithm called “CryptoNight” and starts mining. Such activity may not exactly put your system at risk, but there is a chance it might slow its performance. ...
Even if you cannot remember installing myTV Search Plus Extension, it may be there in your Google Chrome browser posing as a threat. This browser hijacker comes from a growing family that also includes myMovies Start and Search by my Movie. All the members of this family are either labeled as hijackers or potentially unwanted programs. This is not a good start for a new member and we are here to warn you that using this browser extension could lead to more serious virtual security issues. You could be introduced to promoted content, which may lead to questionable websites or directly infect you with malware. ...
If you ever come across a program known as goPhotoz Start, make sure to refrain from it at all times. Doing so is vital because it has been categorised as yet another potentially unwanted program. As you may know, applications of this classification happen to be quite invasive, and this dubious program is not an exception. Our analysis revealed that it could make devious alterations to your browser’s default settings without requiring your consent. Due to that, browsing the web becomes a frustrating task, to put it mildly. What is even worse, is the fact that this potentially unwanted program could prove to be the primary reason other questionable programs might enter your operating system easily. ...
SuddenTax Ransomware is a new ransomware infection that imitates Globeimposter Ransomware, judging from a ransom note it drops. Even though it shares similarities with the original threat, it has been given a new name because it marks encrypted files with the filename extension .suddentax. Yes, this ransomware infection is one of those nasty threats that lock victims’ files without mercy once they infiltrate their computers successfully. Without a doubt, cyber criminals distribute it because they expect that it could help them to obtain money from users. ...
If you face an installer that offers Search.snowballsam.com, you need to rethink its reliability. This search tool is a browser hijacker, and using it can be very dangerous. Needless to say, it is highly unlikely that an installer that would offer this threat could be trusted. The chances are that it uses one attractive tool to trick unsuspecting users into letting in a bunch of malicious threats. So, if your Google Chrome browser was already taken over by the hijacker, we suggest inspecting your operating system to check what other threats might have slithered in. ...
Search.playzonenow.com is a new browser hijacker that is promoted by a number of Google Chrome browser extensions categorized as potentially unwanted programs. This hijacker can spy on you and record information about your browsing activities to find you with customized advertising. Unfortunately, you can be presented with manipulated search results if you use this tool. This kind of exposure could put your system security at risk if you were to engage with content displayed by this browser hijacker. Unfortunately, this malware infection could be only one of several that may have infiltrated your system together. ...
You should not leave your system unprotected because a new ransomware-type infection '.twist File Extension' Ransomware has been detected by specialists. It is one of those malicious applications that do not need to get permission from users to infiltrate their computers. To put it differently, it affects users’ computers without their knowledge. Despite the fact that this malicious application enters systems illegally in most cases, it does not stay unnoticed because users soon realize that their files have been locked by some kind of malicious application. ...
Japanese-speaking cyber crooks have again shown their interest in ransomware by releasing the Driedsister ransomware, which is one of the latest Japan-targeted infections, detected in February 2018. The Driedsister ransomware encrypts frequently used files, such as MS Office files, photos, archives, music and audio files, and many more, making them inaccessible. A typical ransomware threat would also display the attackers' demand for money, which is not the case with the Driedsister threat. Nevertheless, the malicious threat should be removed from the computer, and some measures should be taken not to fall victim to cyber crooks in the near future. ...