Newtab.pro
Browser hijackers are infamous for their invasive inner workings and the annoyance they can cause. One application of this category goes by the name of Newtab.pro. Our researchers have noticed that this devious program roams the web at the moment, and could affect nearly any Internet user. Thus, being aware of its existence is critical. If you ever discover this devious application up and running on your computer, make sure to do everything in your power to remove it once and for all. Doing so is vital because this intrusive program can make web browsing an annoying and frustrating task to put it lightly. ...
Stinger Ransomware
Users who come across Stinger Ransomware could lose all of their precious files as the reports say the malware may encrypt them with a strong encryption algorithm. As a result, the data should remain in the folders it was found, but the computer might no longer recognize it. Such files can be opened only with specific decryption tools, but unfortunately, the only ones who can provide them are the hackers who created Stinger Ransomware, and in exchange for decryption tools they expect to receive a payment. Of course, no one can tell if they actually have the means or if they will bother to deliver them. ...
ShoppingDay
If you find coupons and best deal offers when opening a new tab in your Google Chrome browser, chances are ShoppingDay has managed to sneak onto your system. We have labeled this browser extension as an adware program since it can display questionable third-party content on your screen and thus pose a threat to your virtual security. If you do not want to flood your system with malware infections or lose money by being scammed online, you had better act right now. We suggest that you remove ShoppingDay from your computer right away. ...
Moviesearch.today
If you see Moviesearch.today open to you each time you launch the browser you use, this might be a sign that you have installed the browser extension Movie-Quest from the official Chrome Web Store or its official website. This piece of software does look quite useful at first glance, so we cannot blame users who install it on their computers. They click the Download button expecting that this browser extension will allow them to search for the information about movies directly from their web browsers. We cannot guarantee that this extension acts in a useful way, but we are sure for one thing – Movie-Quest sets Moviesearch.today on users’ web browsers. ...
Mac Optimize
Mac Optimize is not an application that you can trust entirely. In fact, our researchers have classified it as a potentially unwanted program after its in-depth analysis. Such classification has been assigned because it exhibits questionable and otherwise suspicious inner workings. Another reason for such categorization is its suspicious distribution. It is also essential to note that this piece of software is primarily targeted at Mac users; thus, any Mac OS user should be aware of its existence. Having this potentially unwanted program could have adverse effects, to put it lightly. ...
GSearch Extension
GSearch Extension is a program that you should avoid at all times. Researchers at our internal labs have discovered that this application happens to be one more potentially unwanted program, which you need to remove if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. Such classification has been made after an in-depth analysis of this application, during which it has been discovered that this piece of software can act evasively. As it turns out, it can make invasive changes to your browser's default settings. In turn, browsing the Internet can become a much more annoying and frustrating experience, to put it lightly. ...
Your Version Of Bing Search Is Out Of Date
Your Version Of Bing Search Is Out Of Date is a fake alert that may try to trick you into downloading malicious applications. Our specialists say it is also possible the hackers behind this might be able to steal user’s sensitive data as well. Under such circumstances, we strongly advise not to interact with this suspicious warning. If your browser displays it, it would be best to get rid of the pop-up by closing the tab with it or the whole browser. Apparently, it might be a difficult task since Your Version Of Bing Search Is Out Of Date fake alert could go full screen, but if you take a look at the instructions located at the end of this article, you should learn how to eliminate it with no problem. ...
Search.hmyutilitybox.co
It looks like Search.hmyutilitybox.co is another potentially unwanted program from untrustworthy developers known as Polarity Technologies Ltd. Like many other similar applications that we have already tested, it might change user’s homepage and other preferences with an unreliable search engine. Additionally, the software may provide a toolbar with links to sites offering features like calculator, calendar, notepad, and so on. Needless to say, you can have these utilities without installing this potentially unwanted program since many of them should be provided by the operating system. ...
Facebook is accused of a major data breach associated with Cambridge Analytica
Lately, Facebook has been accused of a serious data breach, which appears to have close ties with the Cambridge Analytica. Paul Grewal, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Facebook, issued a statement on 16 March regarding accusations that the social network has been directly involved in a massive data breach, which allegedly occurred in late 2015. As reported, Dr. Aleksandr Kogan, a professor at the University of Cambridge, leaked users' data to third parties, including Cambridge Analytica and Eunoia Technologies, Inc. An act of such nature directly violates the platform's Privacy Policy. ...
Zenis Ransomware
If you find out that Zenis Ransomware has sneaked onto your system, you can be sure that your files have been encrypted. This new malware threat may be just two weeks old and may not have infected lots of users yet, but you should not take it lightly for a second. This malware infection attacks your most important files to strike hard enough for you to want to pay the ransom fee. However, you should know that it is always risky to contact cyber crooks or transfer money to them. Unfortunately, it is possible that instead of the decryptor and the private key you would simply get infected with another dangerous threat. ...
