There are infections that do not remove files but basically destroy them by changing their data, and the malicious helpfilerestore@india.com Ransomware is one of them. This threat encrypts files, and it is likely to encrypt many of them. Although it should avoid system files, this threat is supposed to encrypt documents, archives, photos, and media files, amongst many other kinds of files. Once these files are encrypted, a demand for a ransom payment can be delivered. Unless you have all the money in the world, and you do not mind interacting with cyber crooks – which in itself is extremely risky – you should NOT pay the ransom. ...
Idiot Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting application that does not seem to be designed for money extortion. The so-called ransom note does not say anything about the possibility to restore enciphered files in exchange for a payment. Instead, it insults the user, which makes us think the malware could have been created to attack specific users. Consequently, we do not believe it could be widely distributed. Nonetheless, if you wish to know more about it or were unlucky to come across it, we encourage you to read the rest of our report. ...
SmartPackageTracker is a potentially unwanted program that is currently compatible with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It may change user’s browser preferences like its default search engine, homepage, or new tab page. What's more, you should know that the software may gather both personal and anonymous information and share it with third parties. Also, it seems the collected data could be used for marketing purposes, for example, to serve the user targeted advertisements. To learn more about the application’s behavior, we invite you to read the rest of this report. ...
.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello Ransomware is the name of a malicious infection that adds “.PC-FunHACKED!-” as the extension to the files it corrupts. After the files are encrypted, the threat can also delete them. It does that periodically, every hour. During the first 24 hours, a small number of files are deleted, but the number increases after that, and it can increase dramatically if the victim restarts the computer. Due to this, it is important that you begin necessary removal procedures as soon as you discover the suspicious threat. The process might also include decrypting files. ...
System Clean Pro is meant to be this great, amazing tool, but our research team argues that it is not. On the contrary, this alleged system optimizer is yet another useless application that will do nothing more than remove temporary files or clear the Registry from empty keys. We cannot say that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is completely useless, but it is pretty close to that. Needless to say, our research team recommends that you delete System Clean Pro from your operating system immediately. We understand that you might want to learn more about the program before you eliminate it, and that is why we have created this article along with the removal instructions. ...