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Monthly Archives September 2016
Search.searchsmg.com
Do you know why you need to be attentive when downloading software? You have to be careful so as not to download unwanted pieces, such as Search.searchsmg.com. This suspicious search tool – which we classify as a browser hijacker – is installed along with the Super Mega Gaming extension. Although the hijacker is part of the extension itself, and they are not really considered as two separate pieces, most users are unaware of that. The official information on supermegagaming.com suggests that the extension can provide you with access to over 1000 online games. ...
Locklock Ransomware
China-based Internet users beware because a new ransomware called Locklock Ransomware is on the loose and is set to target users based in China only. Apparently, you must want to remove this application because its only objective is to encrypt the files on your PC and offer you to purchase a decryptor for an unspecified sum of money. Its creator might ask for much money, so you should think through your options before deciding to pay it. This ransomware is open-source, so we think that security researchers might develop a free decryption tool. Until then, we recommend that you delete this malicious program. ...
InfoSearchBox.com
InfoSearchBox.com might come off like an ordinary search engine, but the truth is that it is nothing but a browser hijacker whose sole purpose is to replace your browser’s homepage with the intention of subjecting you to shady promotional links that may compromise your computer’s security. So you should consider removing it from your browser as soon as the opportunity arises. Also, this hijacker may have the ability to gather information about you, but we cannot state this for a fact because there is little to no information about it currently available. ...
Ads By Gameslava
You might start seeing Ads By Gameslava on your screen one day if you install an application called GamesLava. Theoretically, this piece of software might enter computers without permission; however, according to researchers working at 411-spyware.com, it is very likely that users agree to install this software themselves because they wish to be able to play games on the website gameslava.com for free. This web page really offers to play tons of games, but we still do not think that it is a good idea to keep the GamesLava application displaying Ads By Gameslava installed on the system. ...
KawaiiLocker Ransomware
KawaiiLocker Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts personal files. Judging from the language this threat uses, it is targeted at Russian-speaking Internet users mainly; however, it might enter your computer if you have no command of Russian too because it spreads through malicious spam email attachments. The main reason KawaiiLocker Ransomware why KawaiiLocker Ransomware tries to encrypt files is to make users pay money for cyber criminals. Even though cyber criminals who have developed KawaiiLocker Ransomware expect that you will buy the decryptor from them, you will not need to do that because the free decryptor is available. ...
SPCOptimizer
SPCOptimizer is categorized as a potentially unwanted program or PUP. Such pieces of software are far from being genuine malware infections, but computer security experts often urge users to remove them because they could be related to various security problems. Even if you did not install this program on purpose, it might have found a way to enter your computer bundled with freeware and other undesirable applications. In this description, we will tell you more about this program, and how you should deal with it. It is very important that you protect your system from all potential threats, no matter how insignificant they might seem. ...
DestinyHoroscopes
If you are interested in daily horoscopes, quizzes, tarot readings, and similar content, you might think that installing the DestinyHoroscopes add-on is a great idea. This add-on is officially represented to users via destinyhoroscopes.com/premium, but it can also be downloaded from the Chrome web-store. Our researchers also inform that it could be spread via third-party downloaders. In every case, the suspicious application acts in a similar manner; however, if you use a third-party installer, other suspicious programs could be bundled together, and that could be a problem. ...
Mailrepa.lotos@aol.com Ransomware
Mailrepa.lotos@aol.com Ransomware is one of several malware threats that have showed up on the web lately belonging to a family of ransomware based on the notorious CrySIS Ransomware engine. This family includes the very recent Seven_legion@aol.com Ransomware, Calipso.god@aol.com Ransomware, and Melme@india.com Ransomware as well. Unfortunately, you do not have too much hope to recover your files after this infection encrypts them unless you have saved a backup copy recently onto a removable drive. Another risky option is to transfer the ransom fee these criminals demand for the private key and the decryption software. ...
Trojan.Redirector
Trojan.Redirector is a malicious program developed to create a proxy for the Internet Explorer browser. It allows the malware to redirect all traffic while users are searching with Google, Yahoo, or other well-known engines. Then, the displayed results could be replaced with annoying third-party ads, sponsored links, advertising banners, and so on. Additionally, the software might be used to track or spy on users. Thus, if you want to browse safely, erasing this Trojan is a necessity. We placed removal instructions below to help you delete it manually, although if the process appears to be too difficult, we could also suggest downloading a reliable antimalware tool. ...
Myallsearch.com
It would be wrong to classify Myallsearch.com as a browser hijacker because it is unlikely to attack your browsers without any warning. However, treating it as a harmless search tool is not a path you should take either. This strange search tool does not have an official download page, and it usually comes bundled with third-party software. If malware is attached to this search tool – and it all depends on the installer – you have to think whether or not it is reliable. Sure, malicious installers can bundle extremely dangerous threats along with legitimate and reliable software, but who’s to say that the search tool itself is not one of these dangerous threats. ...
