Invincible Ransomware
If you have been following the virtual security news or news in general, you should have heard of malicious applications known as ransomware. Our research team has discovered yet another one that goes by the name of Invincible Ransomware. If you are still not familiar with applications of this category, you should know that they are extremely aggressive as they might be able to lock vast amounts of data on the infected computer without any warning or notification. For further, more in-depth, information regarding this malicious program's functionality, make sure to read the rest of this report. ...
AbridorPDF
AbridorPDF is a new questionable Google Chrome browser extension that may pose a potential threat to your virtual security by promoting a risky search engine. This Spanish-language extension offers you a third-party website where you can unlock locked PDF documents. Since it is quite possible that this tool appears on your system under questionable circumstances, we have labeled it as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP. Unfortunately, it is quite possible that this PUP has entered your computer along with more dangerous malware infections. ...
Koler Ransomware
Koler Ransomware is a ransomware-type malware for Android-powered devices that is distributed using text messages. It infiltrates Android smartphones and tablets and puts a lock screen on to prevent you from using your device. Cyber criminals behind this ransomware want you to pay 500 USD for a decryption key using the anonymous MoneyPak payment platform. This particular platform is used because it cannot be traced back to the criminals. However, you should remove this ransomware instead of complying with this demand because there is no guarantee that your device will be unlocked. ...
Findthatsearch.com
We want to inform you about a new malicious search engine that can replace your default search engine secretly. Findthatsearch.com is a highly malicious search engine that we have classified as a browser hijacker because its developers distribute it using malicious software bundles that replace your browser’s homepage address, new tab page, and/or search engine without your knowledge or consent. Furthermore, we believe that this hijacker should feature ad-supported search results and the promoted links in there can pose a threat to your computer’s security. Therefore, we recommend that you remove this browser hijacker as soon as the opportunity arises. ...
Windows Pc Repair
Have you been redirected to a site showing a warning titled Windows Pc Repair? If the answer is yes, you probably came across a threat we call a fake alert. Usually, such warnings are created to make the user do something in particular, for example, to call the fake technical support, install suspicious software on the system, and so on. Thus, we always advise users not to panic and try to get rid of the false warning. The task is not that difficult, and if you take a look at our recommended removal steps available a bit below the text, you can learn to do this yourself. ...
Microsoft certified technician on 1-888-534-6135
If you ever encounter a Microsoft certified technician on 1-888-534-6135 warning message, do not be scared as it is nothing more than a fake alert. Such bogus error messages are usually crafted by cyber criminals, to make illegal profits from unsuspecting users. There might be a couple of causes why you see this message. One is that your operating system could be already infected with some devious application that prompts its. Another one might be that you ended up on a devious site that triggered the message to be shown to you. In our report, we provide a detailed analysis of this fake alert that will help you understand how it functions. ...
Hello Ransomware
Hello Ransomware may shock you for a moment when it shows its ransom note on your screen disguised as an error message since it claims that your most important files have been encrypted. Well, unfortunately, this is true of course, and most likely all your documents, photos, audios, videos, and archives have been rendered inaccessible by now. However, we still have good news for you. This vicious program was built on an older threat called Xorist Ransomware, which used the same “easy-to-break” algorithm; therefore, malware hunters have already found a way to crack it and uploaded a free tool to the web. ...
Search.hfreeliveradio.co
If you like to listen to the radio, probably you would not mind a search website in your browsers like Search.hfreeliveradio.co that offers you quick access to online radios and more; however, we have bad news for you if you have this featured site on board. Unfortunately, this is a new attempt to make easy money through third-party advertising by the same team (Polarity Technologies Ltd.) who is responsible for dozens of similar and identical infections, including Search.hwatchtvnow.co, Search.trackmyflight.co, and Search.searchwos.com. ...
Spongebob Ransomware
Our research team has noticed yet another ransomware program roaming the web. It goes by the name of Spongebob Ransomware. If you ever happen to come across it, be sure to do everything in your power to avoid it. Nowadays programs of this classification are extremely prevalent; thus having a secure operating system is critical. Applications of this category are infamous for their ability to encrypt tons of files on the affected operating system. Since a lot of users infect their PC with this and other similar programs due to the lack of virtual security knowledge, in this article we provide a few security tips that will help you keep your operating system safe and secure at all times. ...
Globallysearch.com
Globallysearch.com may look like a reliable and safe search engine, but the fact of the matter is that its creators distribute it in a dishonest manner and, thus, we have classified it as a browser hijacker and suggest that you remove it from your PC as soon as the opportunity arises. The reason for hijacking your browser is to force you to use Globallysearch.com for searching the web and, as a result, viewing promotional links featured in the results. However, due to the malicious nature of this search engine, it is entirely possible that some of the promotional links could redirect you to malicious websites that feature malware downloads and other malicious content. ...
