IPStorm
Are you sure that IPStorm has not invaded your Windows operating system? While there are many threats that are hard or impossible to miss (e.g., ransomware), there are plenty of infections that can stay hidden from sight. Even worse – they can stay hidden from existing antivirus tools. Of course, if the antivirus software on your operating system has failed to protect you against this dangerous malware, it might be time for you to overhaul your security in the first place. At this time in research, it is unknown how the infection spreads, which makes it even scarier. ...
FlowerPippi
FlowerPippi is a dangerous Trojan, as it might spy on its victims and steal sensitive information. It could sneak in after opening files received from untrustworthy sources, which means victims are likely to be tricked into launching the malware’s installer. If you believe it might have happened to you, we encourage you to read our full report and get to know this Trojan better. Provided, you need deletion instructions too, we recommend checking our removal steps located at the end of this page too. However, if you think the task is too challenging, you should not hesitate to download a reliable security tool. ...
Plurox
Plurox is a highly capable backdoor infection that needs no permission to settle in, connect to the Internet, restart with the system, use a victim’s computer to mine cryptocurrencies, etc. Therefore, we highly recommend deleting this malicious application at once if you detect it on your system. Our researchers say users should be able to remove Plurox manually, although the task might not be the easiest. To complete it, victims need to find malicious executable files that could have random names. If this task is a bit too complicated, do not hesitate to employ a reliable security tool instead as well as leave us a comment below requiring for more assistance. ...
TROLL Ransomware
TROLL Ransomware belongs to Maoloa Ransomware family as its working manner is similar to other threats that belong to it as well. It encrypts private user’s data and shows a ransom note asking to pay for its decryption. The message does not explain how to make a payment as the cybercriminals want users to contact them via email first. Apparently, they will then pick the price. Whatever the sum could be, we do not recommend putting up with any demands if you are not prepared to risk losing your money in vain. There is always a chance you could get tricked. ...
Search.searchmedia.online
Search.searchmedia.online appears to be a browser hijacker, an application that can enter a system by replacing default browser’s homepage, new tab page, or other preferences. Consequently, users who encounter such threats may start seeing their websites as they launch their browsers, create new tabs, or start new searches. It is also important to realize that lots of search tools classified as browser hijackers show third-party material, such as pop-ups, sponsored links, banners, and so on. Ads from unknown sources might promote anything, including untrustworthy applications, fake surveys, etc. ...
Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999
Sometimes dangerous threats do not look like threats at all, and sometimes random notifications might look like it’s the end of the world. Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999 is a fake alert that falls into the latter category. Seeing this message on your screen doesn’t mean that you are infected, but it looks like it is there to tell you about your worst nightmare. Although there’s no way to remove Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999 from your computer (because it’s just not there), you can simply close this message by following the guidelines below this description. ...
RMS RAT
If you are using a 2017 Microsoft Office or WordPad version that has not been updated, your computer could be vulnerable to a Trojan known as RMS RAT. It is extremely dangerous, and if you continue reading our article, we can tell you what it might be capable of. Also, further in the article, we discuss where this malicious application might come from as well as how to deal with it manually. For your computer’s and your privacy’s safety, it is vital to eliminate the malware quickly before it has a chance to do any harm. To make it easier to get rid of it, we provide instructions showing how to remove RMS RAT manually just a bit below this article. ...
IT.Books Ransomware
IT.Books Ransomware might not look like much, but it is a dangerous computer infection. It is a ransomware program, and it can easily encrypt your files. It means that it scrambles the byte information within the file, and the system can no longer read it. Then this program says that you can restore your files if you pay the ransom fee. However, rather than paying anything to these criminals, you need to remove IT.Books Ransomware for good, and then look for other ways to restore your files. There are usually quite a few options, so if you are not sure where to start, feel free to address a professional.
Our research team says that this program is coded in the .NET programming language, and this program looks quite a lot like a Frankenstein. What we mean is that the code for this program comes from different places: pieces of the code were borrowed from the Jigsaw Ransomware and the Hidden Tear Ransomware programs. What does it mean? It means that IT.Books Ransomware might exhibit a list of behavioral symptoms that are common to both Jigsaw Ransomware and Hidden Tear Ransomware. However, it doesn’t really tell us how to decrypt the files affected by this infection because each program comes with a unique decryption key.
Of course, it would be perfect if users could avoid IT.Books Ransomware altogether. Normally, ransomware infections come with spam. The installer files for ransomware programs masquerade as legitimate documents and users do not think twice before opening them. For instance, the installer file for IT.Books Ransomware pretends to be an e-book. The file that carries the infection comes with the IT-ebooks description, and the product name is IT.Books, so users who are not used to dealing with such threats might not even realize that something is off.
How is it possible to tell fake emails apart from the real ones? Phishing emails that steal personal information and distribute malware usually carry an urgent message. This message tries to push you into taking action immediately. So if you do not recognize the sender, but the message says that you have to do something at once, you would do yourself a favor by scanning the attached file with the security tool of your choice. If the program deems the file safe, you can open it. If not, you will probably have dodged a terrible bullet.
When IT.Books Ransomware encrypts target files, it adds “.fucked” to the filename, so you will know immediately which files were affected by this ransomware. On the other hand, it is safe to say that most of the personal files will be encrypted because this infection skips only the Windows system files. When the encryption is complete, it displays a ransom note that says you have to pay $600 worth of Bitcoin to get your files back. It also changes your desktop background into a dark picture that says the following:
YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN LOCKED!
Your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been locked with strongest encryption and unique key, generated for this computer. Private decryption key is stored on a secret Internet server and nobody can decrypt ypur files until you pay and obtain the private key.
Follow the instruction to get the Decryption key!
Since IT.Books Ransomware was released quite a while ago, it is very likely that the main server is down, and they can no longer issue the decryption key. However, even if it were possible to get it, paying the ransom is never a good idea. Simply remove IT.Books Ransomware right now, and then go through all your other devices. Maybe you have copies of your files saved somewhere else.
How to Delete IT.Books Ransomware
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc and launch Task Manager.
- Click the Processes tab and mark malicious processes.
- Press End Process and close Task Manager.
- Delete the most recent files and READ__IT.txt from Desktop.
- Open the Downloads folder and delete the most recent files.
- Press Win+R and enter %TEMP%. Press OK.
- Delete the most recent files.
- Press Win+R and type %APPDATA%. Press OK.
- Delete the ranx.jpg file and run a full system scan with SpyHunter.
Tracker Packages New Tab
Tracker Packages New Tab seems to be a potentially unwanted program. Such applications are not considered to be malicious, but it does not mean you should not be careful with them. Our specialists say it is one of those extensions that provide search tools and may settle in by changing a browser’s homepage. Keep in mind that while using it, the program may gather information about your browsing habits. Also, the potentially unwanted program could show various advertisements from its third-party partners. If you do not like such content, we advise removing this extension from your browser. ...
syndicateXXX@aol.com Ransomware
syndicateXXX@aol.com Ransomware could show a message saying your files were encrypted and that you have to pay for decryption if you wish to get them back. While it is true that the malware encrypts user data, you do not have to necessarily pay a ransom. In fact, we recommend not to, for you do not want to risk losing their money in vain. As you see, even if you do as hackers tell you, no one can still guarantee you will get the promised decryption tools. Of course, it is only up to you to decide what to do, and if you want to know more about this malicious application first, we encourage you to read the rest of this report. ...
