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Monthly Archives December 2020
GetSeniorResources Toolbar
GetSeniorResources Toolbar appears to be another potentially unwanted program from the Mindspark family. It means that the application is very similar to lots of other tools coming from the same developers. Thus, if you were expecting a unique or advanced application, you might be disappointed. Potentially unwanted programs can have undesirable qualities, and their descriptions often exaggerate their capabilities and benefits. Thus, we highly recommend learning more about potentially unwanted programs if you come across such software before installing it. ...
IStreamingSearch
IStreamingSearch is an extension that Chrome users can download from the Chrome Web Store (at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/istreamingsearch/hdefphoeoephmaeacdemphagcghblbbl). There is no other source that we could deem official or set up by the creator of the extension. That said, unofficial sources might exist. These could be unreliable file-sharing websites or random websites that are used for the promotion of the potentially unwanted program (PUP). Trusting such websites is always risky because you could end up installing already unreliable pieces of software along with something much worse. ...
BestConverterSearch
Have you ever heard about BestConverterSearch? No? How about IStreamSearch, ConverterSearchHd, or PDFConverterSearchHQ? You can probably see what all these names have in common. Those are extensions that are supposed to help you “convert” something. For the most part, it should be file format conversion, but our research team also says that all those apps are potentially unwanted programs. It means that if you can go without BestConverterSearch, do so. If you want to remove the application, do so. You can employ several removal methods to get rid of the app. There are also removal guidelines below this entry. ...
RegretLocker Ransomware
What has happened that allowed RegretLocker Ransomware to slither into your Windows operating system? Were you tricked into downloading malware using a corrupted downloader found on an unreliable website? Did you open a malicious file that led to the execution of the threat after receiving a strange email message? Were known security and software vulnerabilities left unpatched? Did you leave your RDP channels wide open for cyberattackers? Whatever has led to the invasion of malware, we hope that you will take better care of your system in the future. ...
LiveSportSearch
It might seem like LiveSportSearch is the right extension for you if you are interested in sports, but we advise you not to be hasty and learn more about the application before getting it. Users ought to know that it was classified as a potentially unwanted program. It means that the tool might not be perfect and could have undesirable functionality. Naturally, if you do not want to end up being disappointed, it is best to know about such qualities before installing a tool. You can do so if you read the rest of this report. Another thing that we can offer is the instructions located below the text that show how users can erase LiveSportSearch manually. ...
Fireee Ransomware
Fireee Ransomware is a malicious application that shows a message urging to use this email address helpforyou@firemail.cc to contact the malware’s creators. The message also claims that the threat has encrypted all important victims' files and that they can only be restored by purchasing decryption tools from cybercriminals. In other words, the threat’s victims are asked to pay a ransom in exchange for getting their files restored. The bad news is that paying the ransom is risky because you cannot be sure that you will get the tools needed to decrypt files. ...
StreamSearchClub
If you enjoy streaming music and videos, you might want to have a tool that helps you find the most relevant streaming sites. StreamSearchClub might sound like one of those apps that can improve your media streaming experience. However, we would like to point out that this application is also a potentially unwanted program that could enter your system accidentally. Therefore, if you don’t remember adding this extension to your browser, but it’s there, you might want to remove StreamSearchClub today. Scroll down to the bottom of this entry for the manual removal instructions and be done with it. ...
Image Seeker
You might have downloaded Image Seeker because you thought that this extension would deliver images in a more convenient manner. Also, you might have been attracted by the promise of “enhanced browsing” and “automatic quick image results.” The extension should even be capable of searching images that are based on the websites you are visiting. If this is why you downloaded the extension, it is unlikely that you researched it further. For example, did you review the privacy policies at image-seeker.com/?a=privacy? Did you look at the reviews of the extension’s users? ...
Decme Ransomware
You should fear encountering Decme Ransomware only if you have no backup copies that you could use to replace the files encrypted by this threat. As you see, the malware encrypts photos, documents, and other personal data with a robust encryption algorithm to prevent users from accessing it. Sadly, it becomes impossible as the only way to access encrypted files is to decrypt them, and such a task requires special decryption tools. The malware’s creators claim they will provide them in exchange for money, but you cannot be one hundred percent sure that they will. ...
FileConverterSearches
How do you search for file converters? If you are planning on using FileConverterSearches, we suggest that you find an alternative method. This extension might sound useful, but our research team can guarantee that it is entirely and completely useless. It cannot help you search for file converters specifically, and the only thing it can do is introduce you to a simple search engine. So, why was this useless extension created? The reality is that it is useless to Google Chrome users. However, to the creator and the associated parties behind this potentially unwanted program (PUP), it can be extremely useful. ...
