A new infection – AndreaGalli Ransomware – has been spotted in the wild, but it is not very likely that many users have already encountered it because it still seems to be in development. We say so because research has shown that this Hidden Tear-based ransomware infection encrypts files in only one folder named test. It is not very likely that we could find many users who have such a folder on their Desktops. As a consequence, even if they ever encounter this ransomware infection, it does not mean that any of their files will be encrypted. ...
Do you know what a cyber espionage tool is? It is a piece of malware that enables cyber criminals to access targeted operating systems to spy on them without the owner’s knowledge. Vermin RAT (remote access tool) is one of these tools, and it was found to be targeted at the Ukrainian government agencies, along with Quasar and Sobaken, two other infections that appear to be variants of the same malware. All three of these threats are distributed and used in the same ways, and they are equally as malicious and dangerous for the security of secret government information. ...
Search.hthecalendar.co appears to be a browser hijacker that could enter the system after installing a suspicious browser plugin available on thecalendar.co. Apparently, once the extension settles in the affected browser might start loading the search engine in question instead of user’s usual homepage or default search engine. It is essential to explain, this tool could introduce you to potentially malicious advertising content as our specialists noticed the application might display results through a modified search.yahoo.com version. Therefore, we do not advise using it if you do not want to risk seeing possibly malicious advertising content. ...
AskHelp@protonmail.com Ransomware is a daunting computer infection that can encrypt user’s files in a flash. The malicious program was designed to scare innocent users into giving their money away for a decryption tool that may not even work. It is strongly recommended that you remove AskHelp@protonmail.com Ransomware from your computer as soon as possible. Do not listen to this infection. Get yourself a reliable security application that will help you terminate the intruder, and then protect your system from similar threats. For more tips, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment below this description. ...
Do not install FreePDFCombiner Toolbar on your computer if you do not want to find changes applied to your web browsers no matter how nice its description sounds. The application really makes it easy to access PDF editor/converter, but few users know that it also alters the default homepage and New Tab page once installed, so it is not surprising why so many users decide to remove FreePDFCombiner Toolbar from their computers. You can undo the changes applied to your browsers only by deleting this potentially unwanted application fully, so if you do not like what you see when you open your web browser, remove it today without hesitation. ...
Zzz12 Ransomware is a harmful malicious application whose entrance will bring only bad news. To be more specific, you will find your files completely encrypted if this infection enters your system, finds where you keep your personal data, and locks it with a strong encryption algorithm. Research conducted by specialists at 411-spyware.com has shown that Zzz12 Ransomware locks files with the AES-256 encryption algorithm and mainly targets such personal files as documents, music, and images. The ransomware infection has been developed to swindle users out of their money, but you should not be one of those victims who pay money to cyber criminals. ...
It truly is game over if GameOver Ransomware attacks your Windows operating system successfully because this malware encrypts files using a complicated, un-decipherable encryption algorithm. To top it off, it does not even offer a solution. The version of this malware that our research team tested did not ask for a ransom – which is what most ransomware infections do – and it appears that it was created to prank or teach careless Windows users a painful lesson. If this malware attacked your operating system, there is no doubt that it lacked reliable protection or that you yourself were careless. ...
BitcoinPriceSearch Extension is a new browser add-on that has been released by the infamous company Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. It is presented as useful software for learning about cryptocurrency and bitcoin. Since digital currency is a hot topic nowadays, we are not surprised at all that there are people who consciously download and install BitcoinPriceSearch Extension from the Chrome Web Store. At the time of writing, there are 1 242 users who downloaded this piece of software directly from the official Chrome Web Store, but we are sure that the total number of people who have it installed is considerably higher because it can also be downloaded from its official website http://www.bitcoinpricesearch.com/index.jhtml. ...
You are unlikely to notice DanaBot within your operating system because this threat does not disrupt the running of your computer. Maybe, if your system is older or lacks space, you might notice decreased speeds; however, most likely, you will notice the infection only if you inspect your operating system. How should that be done? Our research team recommends trusting a legitimate malware scanner. You do not even need to invest in one. For example, if you click the Download link you can find below, you will obtain a great malware scanner that is completely free. ...
Scarab-Deep Ransomware is a threat that adds .deep extension at the end of its enciphered files’ names, e.g., text_document.docx.deep or picture.jpg.deep. If you came across this threat and now cannot open your files, we urge you to read the rest of this report and learn more about this vicious infection. Our specialists report the malicious program might even install other harmful threats. To be more precise, it appears to be Scarab-Deep Ransomware could infect the computers it attacks with Trojans designed to steal user’s sensitive information. ...