Windows Security Warning Popup Scam
Windows Security Warning Popup Scam is a fake alert that can scare you if you are not experienced enough to know that this is just another online scam to push you to buy some security software. You will usually see this fake alert while you are browsing the web and somehow get redirected to a malicious page that displays this warning. Since this message is on blue background and claims to be a Windows security warning, you may even believe so if you do not know better. We have seen several similar fake alerts and technical support scams emerging on the web, including “This PC Has Been Blocked - Screen Locker,” “1-800-953-457 Pop-Ups,” and “Please call us immediately at: (803) 702-1564,” which all have the same goal: To make money out of selling you potentially useless software and IT security services. ...
Explorer Ransomware
If your files have become unreadable, and the “.explorer” extension was added to their names, Explorer Ransomware must have found its way into your Windows operating system. This devious infection employs an encryption algorithm to corrupt your files, and that is done for the sole purpose of making you pay a ransom. Unfortunately, we do not know exactly how big this ransom fee is because the message created by the infection does not disclose it. In order to get more information, you have to email cyber crooks at decrypter.files@mail.ru. Is this a good idea? If you continue reading, you will learn why that might be risky. ...
Recipes Extension
Recipes Extension is one of the browser extensions out there that might cause you more trouble than do any good. Of course, it is not a malicious infection because it does not enter your computer surreptitiously, but if this extension is there in your browser, and you did not intend to have it on-board, it is the right time to remove it. Scroll down to the bottom of this article for the manual removal instructions. If you do not want to do it on your own, you can also remove Recipes Extension automatically with a licensed antispyware tool, which will make the task a lot easier. ...
Matroska Ransomware
Matroska Ransomware is a dangerous threat that can encrypt your important files if it can crawl onto your system without your knowledge. This malware infection is also known by malware researchers as HUSTONWEHAVEAPROBLEM Ransomware, which name was given to it due to the e-mail address and the extension these criminals use in this vicious attack. Our research revealed that this malicious program is a new threat built on the infamous Hidden Tear Ransomware, which is an open-source program that hackers like to use as base. ...
Two Click Search
Two Click Search promises easier searching online, but fails to deliver as it is mostly useless. Still, it is promoted as the next best thing since sliced bread. We regard it as a potentially unwanted program because of the fact that it is almost useless and also because it can collect information about you for what seems to be advertising purposes as well due to the fact that its developers use deceptive distribution tactics to get it on your browser. You should consider removing it from your PC altogether, but before you do, you may want to find out more about it. Please read this whole article to find out more. ...
eBayWall Ransomware
Malware experts at our internal labs have come across yet another ransomware program currently circulating on the web. It goes by the name of eBayWall Ransomware. If you ever happen to encounter it, make sure to do everything that you can to avoid it, to keep your operating system free of it since it acts aggressively and maliciously. If you are not acquainted with malignant programs of this classification, you must know that they are infamous for their capability to encrypt large quantities of data without any authorization or notification. It is easy to imagine that having this ransomware active on your PC can have detrimental outcomes. ...
Only-news.org
Do not ignore the advertisements represented via Only-news.org. Although interacting with them is dangerous, you cannot ignore their appearance because it is possible that malware has invaded your operating system. What if that is the case? Well, you would have to remove malware to ensure that the suspicious advertisements stop showing up as well. Unfortunately, we cannot identify the infections that are linked to the suspicious adware server. It is believed that installmonstr (or installmonster) software bundles are used for the distribution of malicious infections that are using this adware server. ...
SevenDays Ransomware
SevenDays Ransomware is a computer infection that aims to rip you off. It tries to pass for a serious ransomware application that will leave your computer crippled if you refuse to pay the ransom. However, this program can be easily removed from your system, and you can even restore your files because there is a public decryption tool available. Therefore, do not tolerate SevenDays Ransomware any longer. Check out the removal instructions below this description, and then do everything you can to protect your computer from similar intruders in the future. If you need assistance with that, you can always leave us a comment. ...
Blackout Ransomware
Blackout Ransomware might claim it is a program “designed to test the protection of OS Windows against ransomware.” In reality, it is, in fact, a malicious program that may encrypt your private files to extort money from you. Therefore, if you have no intention to risk your savings, we advise you not to contact the malware’s creators. Instead of doing as they demand we would recommend erasing the infection from the computer even though it cannot recover encrypted files. Nonetheless, there are other ways users could try to get the damaged data back, e.g. special recovery tools, backup copies, and so on. ...
Spider Sally Ads
Spider Sally Ads is a browser extension for Google Chrome that we have classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because it is not malicious per se, but it can show promotional links in its search results because it replaces the homepage, new tab page, and search provider to its featured search engine Home.spidersally.com. Note that this search engine can feature ads in its search results that can be misleading as you may think that they are legitimate search results. In this short article, we will discuss this browser extension’s features, distribution methods, and removal because you may want to get rid of it after you see what it is all about. ...
