Patcher Ransomware
A new ransomware infection has been detected recently. It is called Patcher Ransomware. At the time of writing, this malicious application is working on MAC computers only, but nobody knows what the future holds. Researchers working at 411-spyware.com have noticed at the beginning of their research that Patcher Ransomware does not differ much from ransomware infections affecting Windows computers, e.g. Ntk Ransomware, TrumpLocker Ransomware, and Unlock26 Ransomware. As has been found, it also encrypts users’ files and then demands money from them claiming that it is the only way to unlock the encrypted data. ...
Damage Ransomware
Damage Ransomware is yet another infection to join the Crysis/HiddenTear family, and, in some ways, it is very similar to Legioner_seven@aol.com Ransomware, Space_rangers@aol.com Ransomware, Hidden-Peach Ransomware, and many other well-known infections. In most cases, these threats are seen spreading via spam emails, and so it is not surprising that this ransomware might be spreading in the same manner. Although more and more infections exploit spam emails to trick users into letting in malware themselves, many users are still careless. ...
Search.searchsolod.com
Downloading unfamiliar program from file-sharing websites can often result in unwanted programs’ installation. Search.searchsolod.com could be one of those programs. This piece of software is a browser hijacker, and a browser hijacker is a type of application that makes use of your browser to promote and distribute third-party content. Technically, the program by itself is not malicious, but there might be several security issues associated with it, and it is better to take them into consideration. Hence, to protect your system from potential threats, you ought to remove Search.searchsolod.com from your computer at once. And this applies to all the other unwanted applications on-board. ...
Poonama
Poonama is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that functions as the Chrome browser extension. It means that users who use other browsers may not notice the application at all, but that does not mean this app or anything associated with it cannot enter your system. Of course, a PUP is not a ransomware infection, and it cannot steal your money, but such an application could still be associated with certain security issues one should not tolerate. So if you did not plan to install this program on your computer, and it is still there, perhaps it is about time to remove Poonama. ...
Search.searchmmap.com
Like most of the browser hijackers, Search.searchmmap.com should replace user’s default browser preferences, and it may display modified search results. In such case, if you continue using the application, with time it might start showing unreliable pop-ups, banners, sponsored ads, or even other content that could be promoting suspicious third-party software, doubtful web pages, sites with malicious content, etc. Naturally, because of this, we would advise users to remove the browser hijacker before it has the chance to display any harmful content. ...
Search.searchlivesp.com
Search.searchlivesp.com could seem to be attractive to you if you were a big sports fan and to find that this search engine page has related features, i.e., streaming sports content as well as news. But we have bad news for you. We have found that this is just another browser hijacker from the notorious family that includes dozens of similar and identical malware threats, such as Search.yourclassifiedscenter.com and Search.searchliveson.com to name a few. The most likely way for this infection to appear on your system unnoticed is to install it via questionable methods. ...
0-800-098-8052 Pop-Ups
0-800-098-8052 Pop-Ups is yet another tech support scam that is nearly identical to 1-800-953-457 Pop-Ups, 024-7718-0138 Support, and '1-844-275-0979' Pop-Up. Certain malicious software is used to render this invasive, fake pop-up, so you have to remove it. This popup promotes a fake tech support phone number that will not actually help you resolve any issues, but the pop-up will insist that your PC has been infected with malware and that you need to call the provided number to get assistance. ...
Trump Locker Ransomware
According to our researchers, Trump Locker Ransomware was created by the cyber criminals who stand behind VenusLocker Ransomware, an infamous threat that we have analyzed a while ago. This malware was designed to slither in without your notice, encrypt your personal files, and force you into paying a ransom in return of their decryption. Whether or not cyber crooks would decrypt the files after receiving the expected payment is unknown, which is why it is very tricky to discuss this payment. Although this might be your only option, it is possible that the files would stay locked after paying it, which is why it would be irresponsible of us to advise following the demands. ...
G-search.pro
G-search.pro is a new color on the palette of potentially risky search engines; therefore, you may want to learn more about it before you make the mistake of leaving it in your browsers. As a matter of fact, the only likely way for you to find this infection in your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers is to install it via a free software bundle. This means that it is possible that this threat is not the only one on your system right now. Owing to its characteristics and functioning, we have labeled it as a browser hijacker. This malware infection is capable of setting itself as your home page in the affected browsers. ...
Winsnare Pup
In our practice, we have encountered quite a few programs like Winsnare Pup that are known to be affiliated with other security threats. This program in question is part of the Elex browser hijacker, so it is very likely that you have several unwanted programs on your computer. When you decide to remove Winsnare Pup (and the sooner you do that, the better), you will also have to scan your computer with a security tool that will help you determine the current state of your system’s safety. What we mean is that you will probably have to remove an entire bunch of unwanted apps. ...
