Godsomware v1.0 Ransomware might appear like an extremely vicious threat, but according to our specialists, it only looks this way. Even though the malware may lock the user’s screen and display messages claiming all of his data was encrypted, in reality, it does not affect any data. At least the version we came across did not encrypt any files on our test computer. Also, we even found a passcode that unlocks the screen in the malicious application’s code. Thus, the malware might be trying to imitate the well-known WannaCry Ransomware, but fortunately, it is not as capable as the mentioned infection. ...
If your screen has been locked by the Windows Security has been Compromised window, it is a clear sign that you have encountered ''1-888-398-0888" Technical Support Scam. Cyber criminals usually use such scams to convince users to take action, for example, to call the provided telephone number. Most probably, this is the case with ''1-888-398-0888" Technical Support Scam too, but you should definitely not make a call because the alert you see on your screen is not genuine, we can promise you that. As a consequence, a bunch of problems might arise if you make a call. ...
Do you stream music on your computer? What kind of application do you use? Have you ever heard of Music Browsing Extension? This browser extension should help you stream your favorite music, but a lot of users do not understand how it entered their systems. The point is that sometimes such applications come in software packages with other programs, and users install them willingly even if they are not aware of it. In this description, we will let you know more about this extension, and you will also find the manual removal instructions at the bottom of the page. ...
Go.deepteep.com is a web browser hijacker that you should not rely on. Whether you let it in yourself or it takes over your web browser without your permission, you need to make sure that you eliminate it as quickly as possible. The search results offered by this hijacker cannot be trusted, and there are other things you might need to be concerned about too. If you continue reading, you will learn why exactly we recommend deleting Go.deepteep.com from your browser. At the time of research, it was compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which continue to be the most popular web browsers amongst Desktop users. ...
GIOTINE FIDY Ransomware is another name of Giyotin Ransomware. A reliable diagnostic scanner would detect this ransomware infection on your computer with ease, but you do not need to install it on your PC to find out about its successful entrance because it will be evident that GIOTINE FIDY Ransomware has infiltrated the computer – it opens a window with a message on affected computers’ Desktops. As a consequence, the user cannot access any files and programs. Luckily, it is not that hard to close it. It should be gone from your screen if you simply press the Alt+F4 combination on your keyboard. ...
Speedy PC Pro 2018 is a system optimization tool that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. It does not mean that the application is harmful or dangerous. We are more concerned about the possibility that you might install this program on your computer accidentally. If that really happens, it is recommended to remove Speedy PC Pro 2018 from the system because it might take up space, and it can exhibit undesirable behavior. While you are at it, you should also look for other unwanted applications that could have entered your system together with this optimization tool. ...
TVStreamNow Toolbar is one of the Mindspark family's potentially unwanted programs. The extension places a few icons on the browser and offers lists of movies, and TV series users can watch on various paid streaming web pages as well as links to popular web pages (e.g., Facebook). Moreover, the application might hijack Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox by replacing their default new tab pages. It means the affected browser may open a tab with a particular website belonging to the potentially unwanted program when the user launches it. ...
Your personal files are in real trouble if Qinynore Ransomware has encrypted them. It should not be hard for you to figure out what has happened to your files because when they are encrypted, a unique extension (“.anonymous”) is added to their names. This is a marker that can help you answer the question of WHAT invaded your operating system, but that is not the only thing that can help. The ransom notes created by the infection mention the name of the threat too. Overall, regardless of how you learn what has invaded your operating system and infected your personal files, you need to be careful about what you do with the information you’ve got. ...
Driver Tonic seems to be a PUP or a potentially unwanted program. Our specialists say it searches for outdated drivers or old Registry entries and then suggest fixing the issues to improve the user’s PC experience. The free version allows to eliminate a few detections without buying the software, but afterward, the user could be asked to purchase it. From what we have seen while testing the application, we suspect the tool might be pretending to be fixing issues because we did not see anything different about the test computer. This makes us doubt not only the application’s capability of updating drives or performing its other tasks but also the capability of enchanting the computer’s performance. ...
If WARNING! 41 threats found!!! Pop-Up is ever displayed on your screen, do not freak out – it does not necessarily mean that you have really encountered a malicious application the pop-up window displayed on the screen has informed you about. Its text might slightly change, but it is very likely that it will try to convince you that your computer “has been infected with a Spyware and riskware.” We cannot promise that no malicious applications are installed on your system, but we can assure you that it is pointless to believe a single word WARNING! 41 threats found!!! Pop-Up contains because the message has only been designed to scare users into dialing the telephone number. ...