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Monthly Archives November 2020
Magnifier Search
Google Chrome users can download Magnifier Search, a free extension that is introduced via the Chrome Web Store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/magnifier-search/ngbgojgpnjbhkolnnhihhddnokjfjnde). This platform does not offer links to the official website (magnifier-app.xyz) or the important Privacy Policy and EULA documents. Therefore, we have to conclude that trusting the installer on the Chrome Web Store is potentially dangerous. Of course, if you are introduced to the suspicious extension via its official website, you have all of the information about it, and when it redirects you to the Chrome Web Store, you might pay no attention to how links to the website and legal documents are missing. ...
Konx Ransomware
Konx Ransomware is recognizable from the .[konxnobx@tutanota.com][random characters].konx extension that appears at the end of all the threats encrypted files. If you notice this extension on your photos, documents, and other files on your computer, we advise you to read our full report and learn more about this vicious file-encrypting threat. Further, we discuss its possible distribution channels, its working manner, and the ways to erase it from a system. Users can also find our step-by-step removal instructions at the end of this article that shows how to erase Konx Ransomware manually. ...
Vpsh Ransomware
Vpsh Ransomware is one of the many ransomware infections that belong to the STOP Ransomware family. It is an annoying security threat that can and will encrypt your files if you allow it to enter your computer. Most of the time, users install the likes of Vpsh Ransomware on their systems willingly even though they are not aware of it. Our entry here will tell you how to remove Vpsh Ransomware from your system, and what you can do to stop similar programs from infecting you again. It all depends on your ability to recognize potential threats. ...
NewTab. Search
NewTab. Search happens to be a potentially unwanted program, but tons of users have it added to their browsers. Of course, just because it is a potentially unwanted program, it doesn’t mean that this extension is a malicious computer infection. In fact, it is up to you to decide whether you want to keep this app or not. However, if it was not your intention to add this extension to Chrome, you can scroll to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. Also, you are always welcome to drop us a comment if you have more questions about the issue. ...
Easy News Now
Easy News Now pop-ups should start showing up as soon as you install the extension, but do not assume that all of them would present news-related information. According to our research team, it is also possible that you could be shown advertisements from unknown third parties. We cannot know what would happen if you interacted with them, but we have a few warnings to share with you. Of course, our main focus is the removal of the extension, which we identify as a PUP – potentially unwanted program. If you want to delete Easy News Now from your Google Chrome browser as well, you might already have discovered the guide below, but do not rush into the elimination just yet. ...
VideosSearches
VideosSearches is a browser extension that falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs. It currently works only on Google Chrome browsers, and according to its description, it can provide optimized search results. If you want to know what it means as well as learn more details about this application, we invite you to read our full report. In it, we also discuss the extension’s working manner, its distribution, and removal. If you are here only because you wish to learn how to erase VideosSearches manually, you should check the instructions placed at the end of this article. ...
Epor Ransomware
Windows security is not some frivolous thing. If your system is protected, threats like Epor Ransomware should not stand a chance of invading it. However, if there is no security, every link you click, file you download, or spam email attachment you open could lead to the invasion of malware. Ransomware is very prevalent these days, but you must not forget about all other kinds of threats that could invade your system and do all kinds of terrible things as well. Some threats can steal passwords. Others can hijack and clean out your online banking accounts. ...
PDFConverterSearchTool
Does PDFConverterSearchTool sound like a beneficial extension to you? If it does, you might have downloaded it without giving it much thought. You also could have assumed the functionality of this extension, and our researchers have discovered that it basically has none. Perhaps you do not remember installing this extension at all, and its existence surprises you? That could be the case if this extension was attached to something much more interesting and desirable, and you executed the software bundle without paying too much attention. ...
MyChristianPortal
MyChristianPortal is a browser extension that is compatible with Chrome and Firefox. This app is also a potentially unwanted program because users might add it to their browsers accidentally. If you are one of those who didn’t want to have MyChristianPortal, scroll down to the bottom of this entry, where you will find the manual removal guidelines. Also, please take your time to read through our description because there are many other browser extensions out there that employ similar distribution methods. So, you can never know when you encounter another unwanted application again. ...
Watch Out: 'Christmas Party' Emails Could Execute the Emotet Trojan
You are unlikely to receive any Christmas Party-related emails this year if you live in a country that is under lockdown or if your entire office is working remotely. Of course, your company could still be planning a festive get-together over Zoom or Skype, and so receiving messages about some party might not be completely out of reach. Due to this, we have to remember the 'Christmas Party' Email Virus that was flooding inboxes around the world last year. Of course, a phishing email is not a “virus” per se, but this one was used to spread the infamous Emotet Trojan, and if it executed successfully, it could spread itself over the network and send personally addressed phishing emails using the contacts in the stolen address book found within the infected computer. ...
