SoFucked Ransomware
SoFucked Ransomware can cause a lot of damage on your system if it manages to sneak onto your computer. This ransomware program, just like most of its predecessors and peers, can encrypt your important files and push you to transfer money for the decryption key without which you are helpless and hopeless. Since there is no way right now to recover your files after this malicious attack in any way (e.g., a free file recovery tool developed by malware hunters), paying the ransom fee seems to be like your only option not to lose your files. ...
Websearchthis.com
We have recently come across a search engine called Websearchthis.com. We have received reports that it can be unreliable because it can end up on your browser without your authorization. Furthermore, it redirects all entries to Google, so it offers nothing unique whatsoever. Therefore, we recommend that you remove this search engine from your PC at your earliest convenience. For more information, we invite you to read this whole article. ...
BlackHat Ransomware
Ransomware infections are very often launched as testers that infect computers but do not compromise users' files. The BlackHat ransomware is an example of how malware in development works. The infection is aimed at encrypting several hundred of file types, including the most commonly used types such as image files, video files, documents, etc. Supposing you lost access to your valuable data, the only safe way to restore your files would be backing the data up from the storage device or network. Fortunately, the BlackHat ransomware encrypts files located in the Test folder on the desktop. ...
Search.testmyspeeds.co
In this article, we would like to review a browser hijacker called Search.testmyspeeds.co. If you encountered it yourself or simply wish to know about threats to be able to avoid them, we encourage you to continue reading our report and learn what our researchers managed to find out about this doubtful search engine. Probably, the most annoying part is that the application might be able to replace user’s browser preferences. Not to mention the search engine it suggests you use, could introduce you to possibly dangerous advertisements from the third party. ...
AtoZManuals Toolbar
AtoZManuals Toolbar is a potentially unwanted program targeted at users who may have lost some of their devices’ manuals and would now wish to find them online. In other words it an application that provides a search tool for various device manuals, although it is not its only function. The program places a search engine to surf the Internet with too. The only problem is that it does not seem like a reliable tool, as our researchers report it could show unreliable third-party advertisements among the ads. Therefore, we do not think it would be wise to keep this suspicious application installed. ...
Notice - First Warning Scam
Notice - First Warning Scam is a new tech support security scam that claims that someone has remotely downloaded pornographic material on your PC and obtained your IP address. The underlying message is that you can get into trouble over the illegal content on your PC, so the scam page recommends that you call Microsoft tech support, but the support is fake as the people on the other end of the line will try to offer you non-existent paid services or useless software. This fake alert can be shown to be used by malicious software, so you should check your computer for it and remove it. We suggest using an antimalware program to detect and delete the malware. ...
Yahlover.worm
If you are introduced to an alert that urges to call +1-800-696-4076, (888) 316-8177, or 1-800-214-7440, and an infection called Yahlover.worm is represented via it, you should have no doubts that you have been exposed to a scam. The numbers indicate various different versions of this scam, one of which was found to be compatible with Mac operating systems only. Regardless of your operating system, the message used by the scam is always the same, and it tries to trick you into thinking that you need to call the bogus helpline to get help. ...
Client Maximus
You will not notice when Client Maximus slithers in, and you are unlikely to notice when it steals money from you, which is exactly why this infection is considered to be critical. According to the latest information, this devious threat is either downloaded using a malicious NSIS installer or using a website loading a malicious JavaScript. In both cases, the infection is downloaded silently, and that is why we classify it as a Trojan. You might be letting it in yourself, but you will not know what it is until the damage is done. ...
Aptitudemedia.co
If we were to open Aptitudemedia.co directly, it would not be possible because the site itself does not seem to work. However, this adware server is commonly used in redirection chains that promote some adware components. The point is that if you get redirected to Aptitudemedia.co, you probably need to reset your browser settings to default because you have a potentially unwanted program installed on your computer. To figure out just how many unwanted programs you have on your computer, it is for the best to run a full system scan with a licensed antispyware tool. ...
Kryptonite RBY Ransomware
Kryptonite RBY Ransomware is a dangerous computer infection that requires users to pay money if they want to retrieve their encrypted files. It is virtually impossible to decrypt the files unless you have the original decrypt key, but that does not mean you should pay anything to these criminals. Your job right now is to remove Kryptonite RBY Ransomware from your computer and then look for potential ways to restore your files. The chances are that it is possible to achieve it as long as you check all the potential places where you could have saved copies of your files before. ...
