JustMineIt
JustMineIt is a cryptocurrency miner browser extension that may not actually mine for you or with your consent. It is quite possible that you did not even install this tool knowingly, which means it had to use deceptive techniques to infiltrate your system. It is also likely that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) does not even care much about your settings and simply mines Monero for someone else without your knowledge or permission. It is true though that your Google Chrome browser has to be up and running for this PUP to work. This mining process though can slow down your computer substantially. ...
Apple Rewards Event
The Apple Rewards Event notification might be shown to you via a random page or represented via a pop-up. Regardless of how it is introduced to you, do not click it. The best thing you can do is close the page/pop-up representing it and then immediately scan your operating system. Hopefully, no threats are found, but since there is a possibility that something has injected the scam alert, you cannot skip the scan. If the scanner declares that your system is clean, the only thing left for you to do is reset your browser and clear the browsing data, which you can do using the removal instructions shown below. ...
Silentspring Ransomware
Silentspring Ransomware might sound like an ominous name for a malware infection, but the program does not work properly as of yet. As far as we know, it is still in the development mode. It means that the program will not be available much in the wild, but it could still affect your system if you happen to fall into the path of the trial version’s distribution. In this description, we will tell you more about this program and how to remove it. Unfortunately, there is no way to retrieve the decryption key for this infection because it is still underdeveloped. ...
Comcast Cable Warning Alert
If you ever find an alert from Comcast on your screen, you should ignore it because the chances are high that you have encountered Comcast Cable Warning Alert, which is nothing more than the so-called tech-support scam. It will try to convince you that malicious software has been detected on your system, and, because of this, personal details, including financial data, Facebook logins, credit card details, and email account logins are in danger. We can assure you that the message you see is completely fake. Because of this, you should ignore it and remove it from the screen as soon as possible. ...
Search-smart.work
Search-smart.work is a browser hijacker, which means it can change your browser preferences like your default search engine, homepage, etc. The plugin’s description may promise “a fresh, new search experience,” but in reality, all it does is replaces the mentioned preferences with Yahoo search engine. The question is what the point in installing a tool that provides a search engine you can freely use at any time without installing any additional tools is? Truth to be told we do not think there is and if you do not see any point in keeping Search-smart.work either we recommend not to waste any time with it and delete it right away. ...
Look Smart Secure Search
Look Smart Secure Search is a browser extension that changes the home page to my.looksmart.me to enhance your online experience by providing you with modified Google search results. Additionally, the extensions changes proxy settings. You may not notice any visual changes on the browser apart from the button added next to the URL box. However, you are likely to notice that the computer's performance is slower. The extension Look Smart Secure Search may employ the PC's resources to mine popular cryptocurrencies. ...
Trojan.Kasidet
If you do not want to share your debit or credit card information with cyber criminals, you had better make sure that Trojan.Kasidet has not found a way to slither onto your system. This Point of Sale (PoS) malware can steal your sensitive financial information upon your using your computer or mobile device to pay for something online. As a matter of fact, this dangerous Trojan infection can also steal information from PoS machines in retail stores. You would not even notice this Trojan on board and it could send such vital information to its Command and Control server. ...
Easy File Converter
Easy File Converter is a new application promoted as beneficial software. It claims that users could easily “search and access popular converter quick links” if they install it on their computers. We have some doubts about its usefulness because all third-party services it promotes can be accessed without its help, so we suggest that you choose another application over Easy File Converter. Also, many users find modifications it makes undesirable. Speaking specifically, it sets a new page on affected web browsers. Since it is set as a homepage and New Tab page, users see it each time they launch browsers they use to surf the web. ...
Windows Is Resetting Itself
If you encountered a warning saying Windows Is Resetting Itself, you should keep reading our article and learn more about it. Most importantly, users should know this is a fake alert, which means it is displayed not by the computer’s operating system, but by some malicious web page created by scammers. Therefore, it is needless to say; you should not pay any attention to the bits of advice available on it. Otherwise, you may end up talking with scammers, and by doing so, you could accidentally reveal your sensitive data, purchase overpriced software, give scammers access to your computer, and so on. ...
Meme Generator - MemeTab
If your browser was taken over by Search.memetab.com, most likely, you downloaded an extension called Meme Generator – MemeTab. This extension, at the time of research, is compatible with Google Chrome only, and it appears that it was built to expose users to the suspicious hijacker. The add-on is currently promoted via the Chrome web store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/meme-generator-memetab/ffmpfnfeocophimbkabhamodpfpfhkik), and it appears that it has nearly 1,000 users. That is not a huge number, and, hopefully, it will not rise. ...
