Windows заблокирова
Windows заблокирова falls into the subcategory of ransomware, a Trojan-type infection that is set to lock your computer’s screen and block applications from running. This is not done without a reason. This ransomware demands that you pay a ransom to get the control of your computer back. This ransomware is rather unique as it does not follow the trend of current ransomware that encrypts personal files rendering them useless. Luckily, Windows заблокирова does not do that, and you can remove it from your PC using the instruction found at the end of this description. ...
zCrypt Ransomware
The bad news is that zCrypt Ransomware encrypts all personal files on user’s computer. If you have the malware on your system, it is time to remember when was the last time you made copies of your files or if you have any at all. The cyber criminals who developed the malicious program ask for a rather large sum, and they even threaten to increase it more than four times, if you do not pay it in four days. However, you cannot be sure if they will keep their promises. Other similar threats offer to decrypt a few files as proof that it is possible. ...
ClearScreen Player
Even if you find ClearScreen Player attractive and somewhat useful, our research team classifies it as a potentially unwanted program. This program supposedly can help you “enjoy” online videos without your browser, directly from the Desktop. The most interesting feature associated with this video player is the transparency settings that allegedly allow adjusting the quality of the video you are watching. On top of that, this program is free to download from clearscreenplayer.com. Have you downloaded this program from its official website thinking that it can be a useful addition to your operating system? ...
Search Expanse
We have recently come across a new adware-type application called Search Expanse. We have classified it as adware even though it has traits found in browser hijackers. So it is a hybrid between an adware and a browser hijacker. Therefore, it is necessary to remove it from your computer as soon as possible. Like any ad-supported program, it can put your computer at risk of becoming infected with additional malicious software or subjecting you to scam websites. This peculiar adware is relatively new, but it already has several versions that are distributed using different channels. ...
ODCODC Ransomware
ODCODC Ransomware is a major blow to your computer and mostly to your personal files since if this ransomware infiltrates your system, your documents, pictures, and video files get encrypted with RSA-2048 algorithm. This means that normally you will not be able to recover or use your files again unless you pay the demanded ransom fee to the criminals behind this attack. However, we have found a solution that may work for you and in the end you may not even have to say goodbye to your files as these crooks want you to believe. As a matter of fact, criminals rarely decrypt files or give victims the necessary private key. ...
Websearch.search-mania.info
If you find Websearch.search-mania.info set as your homepage, regardless of which web browser you use, you have a browser hijacker on your hands. Although not the most dangerous infection, it is a threat to your virtual security, and the quicker you remove it from your browsers, the better. Our research team has analyzed this threat, and there is no doubt that you need to eliminate it as soon as possible. Even if you have downloaded this search tool yourself, you need to get rid of it, and all of the reasons behind this recommendation are represented in the report. ...
DirectionsAce Toolbar
Our researchers noticed that a doubtful application called DirectionsAce Toolbar is gaining popularity among users. The software looks like a useful tool at the first sight, but it could be dangerous to your system. Even the toolbar’s End User License Agreement states that the application is not safe to use, and users should consider it insecure. Given that the toolbar does not provide actual features, but rather redirects to other sites that have them, we do not think that it is worth to keep it on your system. At least, not when there might be a chance that your computer could be harmed as a result. ...
Hoopla search
Hoopla search is a browser extension that falls under the category of adware. The application comes from the Superweb family that is well-known for its potentially harmful software. That is why we would advise you to remove the application from your computer. Accordingly, we will place the manual removal instructions at the end of the article. If you havent decided yet whether to keep the adware or delete it, you should continue reading this text. The article will be based on the research material that was gathered by our specialists. ...
Searchjourney.net
Searchjourney.net (nt.searchjourney.net) will be set as your default search engine and you will see it every time you open the New Tab page after the installation of the Search Journey extension. The extension itself is available for download at the Chrome Web Store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/search-journey/hjbibgljoicfolbpfbjeflfiemiojcfo) and addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/searchjourney-newtab/?src=search (the official site for extensions for Mozilla Products). On top of that it can be downloaded from its official website searchjourney.net. ...
SIViewer
If you have installed an application called SIViewer, then you should know that it falls into the category of potentially unwanted programs because it is not entirely legitimate. You might want to remove this application once you realize how useless it is. Furthermore, you should know that it serves as a vehicle for distributing a browser hijacker called Search.siviewer.com. We have analyzed this hijacker, and you can learn more about it on our website, just enter its name in the search box at the top-right of the site. In this article, we are going to focus on this image editor and its role in disseminating this hijacker. ...
