High PC Booster
Not every program that claims to be beneficial is that way, and High PC Booster proves that. It is not malicious, and you would not be putting your virtual security on the line by downloading it – at least it does not look like it right now – but it is NOT beneficial, and you would be wasting time and money by getting involved with it. This program – which is classified as a PUP, or “potentially unwanted program” – was created to make you believe that its services are worth 19.99 USD. It is not. Although it works to some degree, you certainly do not want to make the payment before you know exactly how this PUP operates. ...
CompariShop Adware
Got worried about some questionable pop-up coupons displayed by CompariShop? If so, you are dealing with an adware program. The CompariShop adware, also categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), should be removed from your Mac so that you can browse websites without the interference of third parties. CompariShop is a tool aimed at enhancing shoppers experience on shopping websites, such as Amazon and Walmart, to mention just a few. The so-called adware displays coupons, web banners, and other commercial offers that are supposed to help you save money. ...
Your Mac Is Heavily Damaged Alerts
Your Mac Is Heavily Damaged Alerts are in fact fake alerts that may not only appear on Mac computers but on your Windows based PC as well. These fake alerts can be very annoying; however, if you keep seeing them while browsing the web, chances are your computer has been infected with malware that keeps redirecting you to a scam page. These fake alerts try to make you believe that your computer is heavily damaged by being infected with viruses and you need to download an application right away to fix these serious issues. Of course, this is just an aggressive way to promote low-quality and useless PC optimizer or security software. ...
Search.searchw3m.com
Search.searchw3m.com is a browser hijacker, and it means that this application cares the most about money. Luckily, it is not your money, but the money it can “earn” through third-party advertising. Such programs often rely on such practices to survive, and users tend to be part of that system without even realizing it. While browser hijackers do not intend to infect you with malware, they could end up being exploited by cyber criminals for malware distribution. Hence, you have to remove Search.searchw3m.com from your computer today if you want to avoid even more severe issues in the future. ...
Apogee Pc Pro
Not all programs that you encounter online are beneficial. Take Apogee Pc Pro, for example. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) says that it performs several useful functions and that it can improve your overall system’s performance. However, computer security experts warn users that such applications seldom deliver what they promise, and it is not a good idea to trust them blindly. In fact, the sooner you remove Apogee Pc Pro from your system, the better. This program can go as far as collecting your personally non-identifiable information, and you most certainly need to avoid that. After all, your cyber security should be one of your top priorities. ...
'Internet Security Alert! Code: 055BCCAC9FEC' Pop up
'Internet Security Alert! Code: 055BCCAC9FEC' Pop up can come up on your screen when your system has been infected with malware or when you click on corrupt links or third-party ads. This pop-up claims that your computer has been infected with a virus that can steal sensitive information from you; therefore, you are advised to call a toll-free telephone number immediately for alleged technical support. It is important that you know that this is a fake alert that tries to scam you. In fact, it is also called as a technical support scam. ...
Halloware Ransomware
Halloware Ransomware is a new threat that for a while could still cause a great devastation on your system by encrypting your most important files. However, it seems like this ransomware program was created by a less skillful hacker wannabe. In fact, our research indicates that this malware infection was coded and is sold on the dark web (for as little as $40) by an allegedly 17 year-old guy from India who calls himself Luc1F3R. Although, for the time being, this malicious program may cause serious devastation on your system, there is a good chance that malware hunters will come out with a free file decryption tool very soon. ...
Search.hlivetvnow.co
Make sure to remove a program known as Search.hlivetvnow.co if you ever find it up and running on your personal computer. It is crucial to do so because this dubious program happens to be yet another intrusive browser hijacker that roams the web nowadays. Like any other program of this classification, it can make undesirable changes to your browser's default settings without any notification. Because of such functionality, browsing the web will become a much more bothersome and frustrating experience than you might think. ...
Wannapeace Ransomware
If you see a window whose first sentence is “Desculpe.., seus arquivos foram encriptados!,” you must have Wannapeace Ransomware active on your computer. The chances are high that you have allowed it to slither onto your computer by opening an attachment from a malicious email. If it has infiltrated your computer in a different way, it will still go to encrypt files on your computer right away. According to researchers at 411-spyware.com, Wannapeace Ransomware is still in development because it encrypted files in the testes folder located in C:\ only, but it does not mean that you will necessarily encounter the same version too. ...
Santa Encryptor Ransomware
You cannot be careless even if you are already full of Christmas spirit because cyber criminals are still developing malware. Santa Encryptor Ransomware is one of the newest infections they have developed. It belongs to the group of crypto-malware because it locks files on compromised machines right after the successful infiltration. Just like all other ransomware-type infections, it does that so that it would be possible for crooks to extract money from computer users. To tell you the truth, the version analyzed by researchers at 411-spyware.com did not encrypt a single file, but it is only a question of time when it is fixed and starts working normally because the analysis of its source code has clearly shown that it is set to lock .txt, .doc, .docx, .odt, .pages, and other files with the XOR encryption algorithm. ...
