DCRTR Ransomware
If you have recently found a notepad file in which you are asked to contact someone at decryptor@cock.li, that means that you are dealing with the DCRTR ransomware, which encrypts files in an attempt to scare you into paying for file decryption. The DCRTR ransomware should be removed from the computer even though its authors suggest decrypting up to 5 files free of charge, which is offered to earn your trust. The odds are that no changes on your computer will be made after you pay the so-called ransom fee, so, instead of spending a considerable sum for not regaining your data, remove the DCRTR threat once you finds it ransom notes. ...
Inasearch.space
Browser hijackers are infamous for being incredibly annoying and in some instances even dangerous. Thus, quite naturally, we urge users to avoid such application at all times. One of them goes by the name of Inasearch.space and is currently roaming the web. If you ever find this devious program active on your PC, be sure to execute its complete removal without second thoughts. Doing this is essential because this hijacker can make devious changes to your browser's default settings without any notification. In turn, browsing the web becomes an annoying and otherwise bothersome experience. ...
filmsNet Search
Do you think that you will be able to find highly useful information using filmsNet Search? That is what you are made to believe; otherwise, you would not install this potentially unwanted program (PUP) in the first place. According to the official information, the extension is meant to help you get better search results, as well as to provide you with a better browsing experience overall. Although the extension is not entirely useless, our research team does not believe that the services offered by it are worth the trouble. You can go to gomovix.com to get the exact same service. ...
Isp Has Blocked Your Pc fake alert
Fake alerts are infamous for their invasive and otherwise devious nature. One such bogus warning message has been discovered recently, and it is known as Isp Has Blocked Your Pc fake alert. Malware developers often use such devious error warnings to make illegal profits by using various scare techniques. It is important to note that you could encounter this fake alert via a redirection. In other situations, it could be prompt by a suspicious third-party program that might be active on your operating system. If you wish to have an in-depth understanding of this fake alert and dangers behind it, make sure to read the rest of this report entirely. ...
Shurl0ckr Ransomware
Shurl0ckr Ransomware is another RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) ransomware, which means that anyone can create it and then start distributing it. Of course, it is not available for free. Cyber criminals who use it for their malicious deeds have to pay 10% of all collected ransoms to the owner of Shurl0ckr Ransomware. Since it might be customized by its creator, the size of the ransom this infection demands varies, but it encrypts users’ files in all the cases after infiltrating their computers successfully. Just like a bunch of other ransomware-type infections, it does that to obtain money from users. ...
Clicksev.pro
Clicksev.pro is a devious adware server, which can host all sorts of dubious content. Not surprisingly, it usually hosts dubious ads, pop-ups, and coupons. Usually, users come across devious content from this suspicious server while browsing the web. If that is the case, you must know that an adware application could be active on your personal computer. It is critical to note that being in connection with such suspicious server will have adverse effects on the way you experience the web on a daily basis. ...
Practise Typing Tests Extension
Practise Typing Tests Extension is a suspicious browser extension targeted at Google Chrome users. Its description claims the application can help you improve your typing skills, but it is doubtful it can do so. According to our specialists, most of the tools provided links lead to non-existing web pages. Moreover, it seems the plugin can replace user’s homepage, default search engine, or new tab page with an unreliable search tool that could show potentially dangerous third-party advertisements. Accordingly, Practise Typing Tests Extension was classified as a browser hijacker. ...
'YouTube Reward Center' Pop-Up
Pop-up windows inviting people to take part in surveys are used to obtain Internet users' personal information, and the YouTube Reward Center pop-up is one of the kind. This pop-up notification informs the user that she should fill in a survey form to get the chance to win a prize, which is supposed to encourage the user to voluntarily reveal personally identifiable information. The design of the warning is very convincing because the design elements resemble the design of the YouTube website. Such a technique is one of the features of online scamming, when people are made to think that they are dealing with a valid warning or notification. ...
Universal PC Mechanic
Universal PC Mechanic is a doubtful PC booster, so if you installed it on your system, we would highly recommend reading more about it. For starters, users should know the tool is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It means the application might be unreliable and have some undesirable qualities. Our specialists believe the tool could be useless too even though its developers might claim it may significantly boost the device’s performance. What’s more, it appears to be that Universal PC Mechanic could also be distributed through unreliable channels and some users may even install it accidentally. ...
Multitimer
Multitimer is a simple timer and alarm application that might pose an indirect threat to your system security. As a matter of fact, we have not found anything suspicious with regard to this software per se; however, its distribution methods are quite questionable. We have categorized this potential threat source as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Although this PUP may not exhibit suspicious traits, we must add "yet." We have found that this application could be similar to FolderShare, and come with ad-support programs in the future. ...
