Lime Ransomware
So, your operating system was invaded by Lime Ransomware, what’s next? If you discover this threat right when it slithers in – which is highly unlikely – you might be able to remove it before anything bad happens. Unfortunately, most discover this threat only after it encrypts their files. This devious threat goes after your personal videos, photos, music files, and documents that are stored in the %USERPROFILE% directory. If you do not delete Lime Ransomware in time, it successfully encrypts files, and there is no turning back after that. ...
Krypton Ransomware
Krypton Ransomware is a new nightmare for those who do not have a backup of their important files. This ransomware program can encrypt all your personal files, such as picture, videos, databases, archives as well as third-party program files. Our research shows that this malicious program is based on the good old Hidden Tear Ransomware, which was originally an open-source project but has provided a base for a number of vicious threats like KoreanLocker Ransomware, Genocheats Ransomware, and Crypt0 HT Ransomware. ...
Search 4newtab
If you are considering whether or not it is worth installing Search 4newtab, we have a piece of advice for you – do not install this piece of software. First, it is not very beneficial even though it promises to allow users to perform web searches from their browsers’ URL bars. Second, thorough research conducted by researchers working at 411-spyware.com has shown that this piece of software is a potentially unwanted program. Most probably, 15 604 users who installed it from the Chrome Web Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/search-4newtab/ipfobdkmlckfpjpobngkhodnocngbiip?utm_source=inline-install-disabled) did not know that it is not fully trustworthy. ...
moviesNet Search
moviesNet Search might seem like a useful browser plugin, but our specialists discovered it might be dangerous. Consequently, the extension falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs or PUPs. At the moment of writing it cannot affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or other browsers besides Google Chrome. As you continue reading the article, we will tell you more about the application's working manner and its possible distribution channels. What’s more, at the end of the text you will find our recommended deletion steps that should help you get rid of the PUP if you choose to delete it. ...
Gameorplay.info
Gameorplay.info is not a piece of software that you can trust entirely. If you ever come across it while browsing the web, it is crucial to refrain from it at all times because it happens to be a browser hijacker. If unfortunately, it is already active on your computer, be sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. Our researchers advise you to do so since this invasive application functions in an incredibly invasive manner. Just like its contemporary counterparts, it can make dubious changes to your browser's default settings without requiring your consent. ...
Trackingclick.com
Adware servers are an important part of online advertising, and it is rather unfortunate that they can often be exploited by cyber criminals to promote corrupted content. As far as Trackingclick.com is concerned, this adware server is there to promote all sorts of content, but it can also be quite annoying. If you find it that you get redirected to this site too often, there is a very good chance that you have some unwanted program on your computer, or your browser’s settings were changed when you added a new extension to it. Either way, to avoid getting redirected to Trackingclick.com, you need to remove everything that is unnecessary. ...
Amazon Rewards Event Scam
Amazon Rewards Event Scam has been created by schemers to extract sensitive personal information. If they succeed, unfortunately, they could use this information to scam you further. Let’s say you are tricked into revealing your email address. Then, the schemers can sell your address or use it themselves to send you spam with potentially corrupted links and files. If you did not know this already, extremely dangerous file-encrypting ransomware is usually spread via corrupted spam emails, and so you really need to be cautious. ...
GamesFriendly Search
GamesFriendly Search is a browser extension that enables users to quickly access various online games with only a few clicks. The GamesFriendly extension works on the Google Chrome browser and is accessible through the Chrome Web Store, which is not the only source of the application. GamesFriendly Search can also be found attached to various other software programs promoted on freeware sharing websites. Due to the fact that this browser extension is distributed alongside other applications, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). ...
System Ransomware
System Ransomware is yet another dangerous infection that you should take seriously. This malware threat can slither onto your system and encrypt your files without your knowledge. We have found that this new malware infection is actually a new variant based on the infamous CryptoMix Ransomware, which has several variants already, including Xzzx Ransomware and 0000 Ransomware. These vicious infections are very similar and usually only the contact e-mail addresses and the extensions of the encrypted files differ. Unfortunately, there is no way yet to decrypt your files after this malicious attack. ...
BigEyes Ransomware
The entrance of ransomware infections never goes unnoticed. The same can be said about the infiltration of BigEyes Ransomware. Even though this harmful malicious application enters computers unnoticed, users soon realize that it is inside their systems because they discover a bunch of encrypted files. This infection locks all the most valuable users’ files, including pictures, videos, documents, and more. Specifically speaking, it targets the following directories: %USERPROFILE%\Desktop, %USERPROFILE%\Videos, %USERPROFILE%\Documents, %USERPROFILE%\Pictures, and %USERPROFILE%\Music. Luckily, it does not encrypt files located in the Windows OS folder. ...
