Search.geniusmediatabsearch.com
Search.geniusmediatabsearch.com is a search tool better known as a browser hijacker for malware analysts. Once inside the system, it changes one important preference on all users’ browsers – a default homepage. Because of this, a new search tool is opened to users when they launch their browsers. Some of them do not pay much attention to the presence of a new website because it does not differ much from a legitimate search provider judging from its appearance. It is also possible not to notice the changes, but we are sure that the majority of users notice a new search tool in front of their eyes soon. ...
Search.searchyffff.com
If Search.searchyffff.com is not a website you would like to see every time you launch your browser, we advise you not to ignore its presence and get rid of this doubtful search application as fast as possible. After testing it, our researchers came to a conclusion it is nothing more than another browser hijacker similar to our already researched threats, e.g. Search.directionsandmap.com, Search.searchtmp.com, Search.searchbrs.com, and so on. As a result, we already know how to handle it manually and if you take a look at our recommended deletion steps added below the text you will find out how to erase Search.searchyffff.com too. ...
Webdown-loader.com
If you see a new website Webdown-loader.com in the address bar of your default browser when you launch it, it means that a browser hijacker has successfully entered your computer. These computer infections enter systems secretly, but they do not try to stay unnoticed for sure because they change users’ browsers settings immediately. Webdown-loader.com is compatible with all popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, so if you use any of these browsers, you will find out about your hijacked browsers soon. That is, you will see a new URL set as a homepage, default search tool, and a New Tab page. ...
Search.searchtg.com
Search.searchtg.com may look like just another low-grade search engine, but the reality is that it is a browser hijacker that was created with the intention of replacing your browser’s homepage address. Its developers distribute it via malicious channels, so this hijacker can enter your computer secretly. Due to its deceptive distribution alone we have classified it as a browser hijacker and recommend that you remove it. However, apart from hijacking your homepage address, Search.searchtg.com is also capable of showing you modified search results that are prone to have promotional links in them. ...
Social-enhancer
When you add a new extension to your browser, you would expect it to function properly, at the same time improving your online experience. At first sight, it looks like Social-enhancer is exactly that kind of application. However, security researchers say that it is a potentially unwanted program because it may enter your computer accidentally, and it may also share your personal information with unreliable third parties. It is important that you remove Social-enhancer from your computer if you did not intend to install this extension. Sometimes even the most innocent-looking applications could lead to serious computer security issues, so you should not take your chances with that. ...
Search.searchtnl.com
Search.searchtnl.com is a doubtful search tool that is considered to be a browser hijacker. Our researchers think it could show you potentially malicious advertisements both in the displayed search results and below the search box. That is because the application uses an altered version of a popular search engine known as Yahoo. It means yahoo.com might collect the results based on the inserted keyword, but the advertising content displayed together with the results could be injected by Search.searchtnl.com. ...
Resurrection Ransomware
Resurrection Ransomware is the newest addition to the Hidden-Tear ransomware family. Like its counterparts, it was designed to encrypt your files secretly and then and then demand that you pay a hefty ransom payment for the decryption key. Thankfully, this ransomware has been released before it can be completed fully. The resulting ransomware is incapable of encrypting any files as its control and command server is down. Therefore, you need not hesitate and remove this malicious program before it can do any damage to it. In this short description, we will discuss how it is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it from your PC safely. ...
Pro-search.me
At first, the program entitled Pro-search.me might seem like a useful tool at first since it may seem that it is designed to improve your overall online experience. Unfortunately, that is not the case in reality. Malware researchers working at internal labs have noticed its devious and invasive functionality; due to it, this program has been classified as an intrusive search engine. Just like a lot of other similar applications, it is capable of altering your browser's default settings without any authorization whatsoever. While this is annoying, you must know that it could have harmful outcomes as well. ...
EasyDirectionsFinder Toolbar
A company Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. has developed and released a new product EasyDirectionsFinder Toolbar recently. It seems that it mainly targets those users who travel a lot because it promises to make it easier for users to find “driving directions, maps and traffic alerts.” Because of the appealing description it has, it seems to be quite a beneficial application at first glance. Many users believe that it is a useful program too and, consequently, download it willingly from the web. This Mindspark toolbar has an official website (http://www.easydirectionsfinder.com/index.jhtml). ...
$ucyLocker Ransomware
$ucyLocker Ransomware, also known as SucyLocker Ransomware, is a malicious application which purposefully locks users’ files. It is the main reason it has been categorized as a ransomware-type infection. The majority of these threats perform the encryption of files as soon as they successfully enter computers so that cyber criminals could get money from users more easily. These are one of the nastiest threats because they often use strong encryption algorithms to lock files, which means that it might be impossible to get files back without the special decryption key. ...
