Redants Ransomware
We want to inform you about a newly released ransomware-type program called Redants Ransomware. This malicious program is still in development, but it seems that its creators were compelled to release a test version to the public. Its developers distribute it using deceptive methods. If it gets onto your PC, then it will encrypt your personal files but will not ask for a ransom payment because the payment system has not been set up apparently. So, if your PC becomes infected with this ransomware, then there is no way to get your files back. If you want to find out how it works, how it is disseminated and how you can get rid of it, we invite you to read this short article. ...
Kirk Ransomware
Kirk Ransomware was detected in March, 2017, and it immediately became the first ransomware infection asking victims to send a ransom in Monero, which is a digital currency similar to Bitcoin. It is not the only unique feature it has, specialists working at 411-spyware.com say. They have also found that this ransomware infection uses the theme of Star Trek (a science fiction media franchise). Behind this facade, an extremely dangerous malicious application hides. It illegally enters computers with the intention of encrypting users’ personal files and easily obtaining money from them. ...
Kill Alphashoppers Ads
If you have accidentally installed Kill Alphashoppers Ads on your web browser, then you ought to remove it because it is a rather useless, unreliable browser extension. We have classified it as a potentially unwanted program because all it can do is replace Google Chrome’s homepage and new tab page with its featured search engine. The search engine is unreliable because its search results can feature promotional links of unverified legitimacy. The bottom line is that the search engine will not offer you a safe and reliable service, so the sooner you get rid of it from your PC, the better. ...
Cryptolocker 1.0.0 Ransomware
Cryptolocker 1.0.0 Ransomware is a Turkish ransomware infection which is not related to ransomware infections belonging to the Cryptolocker family in any way. The infection rate of this threat is quite small and, at present, it does not encrypt users’ personal files, so it should not cause much harm to you even if it manages to sneak onto your computer. Of course, we cannot make a promise that cyber criminals are not going to update it anytime soon. There is a possibility that it will be fixed one day, or it could have been developed for testing purposes without the intention of causing harm to computer users. ...
This PC Has Been Blocked - Screen Locker
If This PC Has Been Blocked - Screen Locker pops up on your screen and it blocks your view, you need to know that you have been attacked by a fake alert. This annoying malware infection can slither onto your system with the help of a Trojan infection. This fake alert can easily trick inexperienced computer users since this warning window always stays on top and you cannot close it. Therefore, you may really believe that there has been some violation and your system reacted this way, so you need to call the provided help line to get support. ...
Lock2017 Ransomware
Lock2017 Ransomware can quickly encrypt your data with a strong encryption algorithm, so by the time you realize the computer was infected the damage might be already done. Afterward, the threat’s creators should try to contact the user by placing a text document with a particular message. It may assure you that the decryptor exists, but it is put on a secret server. Obviously, the only ones who could get it are the people who distribute this malware. Sadly, they offer to do so not for free since you might be asked to pay a ransom. ...
Project34 Ransomware
If you find it impossible to access any of your files and they have received a new extension .project34@india.com, you can start blaming Project34 Ransomware for encrypting your files with the AES-256 encryption. Project34 Ransomware is, purely, a malicious application which seeks to achieve only one goal – to obtain money from users. Cyber criminals are well aware of the fact that users will not give their money to them easily, so they develop their products, in this case, Project34 Ransomware, in such a way that they could lock users’ files. Generally speaking, they give users the reason to transfer them money. ...
DailyProductivityTools Toolbar
DailyProductivityTools Toolbar is a fairly useless browser extension that has just hit the web. This questionable extension is a newcomer in the notorious Mindspark family that also includes GetCouponsFast Toolbar and ProductManualsFinder Toolbar among dozens of others. This particular toolbar features the usual main search engine page as well and is themed as a tool that helps you pay bills, make notes, organize your daily activities, and more. The problem is that while these easy-access links may seem to be useful to you, this extension may also expose you to questionable third-party content through modified search results. ...
Gc47 Ransomware
Gc47 Ransomware is a newly-discovered malicious application. Just like a well-known ransomware infection Hidden Tear does, it distorts users’ files shortly after entering their computers, but this should not be considered a shocking fact because Gc47 Ransomware itself is based on the source code of Hidden Tear, and shares similarities with it. Users usually need only a few minutes to realize that a malicious application has entered their computers because they quickly find that they cannot access any of their files. Specialists working at 411-spyware.com have found a long list of extensions Gc47 Ransomware targets, e.g. .jpeg, .cdr4, .sxm, .ini, .wallet, .emi, .wmv, .key, .3ds, .rar, .txt, .contact, .docx, .doc, jpg, .oab, .msg, and .dat. ...
Notblocked.biz
When you are constantly flooded with commercial advertisements, Notblocked.biz might be behind it. This adware server will display a lot of commercial content when you browse the web, hoping that you will interact with it. The main reason this server modifies your browser’s settings is money, and the people behind it want to make a financial profit. While they do not try to steal your financial information or your online banking data, there are still certain security issues present you cannot ignore. Therefore, to protect your computer and your personal information from potential exploitation, you should remove Notblocked.biz right now. ...
