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Yaarileads.com
Whatever you do, do NOT accept notifications that could be introduced to you by Yaarileads.com. This is an advertising server that has been found to redirect people to unreliable websites that introduce “Show Notification” pop-ups. The person who faces such a pop-up has three options: they can accept the notifications, they can block them, or they can close the website completely. We suggest going with the latter option because interacting with strange websites and the pop-ups shown by them could prove to be dangerous. What if you have interacted with these websites and enabled notifications already? ...
Gelup
If you live in Argentina, Japan, or the Philippines, Gelup is the infection that you need to learn about. It is not spreading across every computer found in these countries, but if the operating system is weak and unprotected, the chances of it getting infected certainly increase. Unfortunately, this infection is one of those that you really do not want hanging around. It is known as a payload downloader, which means that cyber criminals can use it to download anything and everything. Needless to say, that puts you at serious risk. For all we know, if this threat got in, you could soon face ransomware, keyloggers, data-stealing infections, Trojans, and all kinds of other malicious threats. ...
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. ...
Xiti.com
If you often see Xiti.com on the address bar in your browser, it means that your web browsing habits are being monitored by a tracking cookie. You might as well have several tracking cookies working on your browser because they seldom come alone. Although tracking cookies can be used by multiple services and websites, they should always ask you for your consent regarding the cookie use. If you do not feel comfortable about Xiti.com tracking your online activity, you can opt out or simply reset your browser settings, thus deleting everything associated with this cookie from your browser. ...
Vega Stealer
Companies that offer advertising and marketing services and that work in retail and manufacturing industries must be cautious about Vega Stealer. The threat is specifically targeted at bigger companies that offer customer support, and whose contact emails are available publically. Based on the email address that is obtained, cyber criminals can create fictitious messages that allegedly address issues. If the recipient of such an email is tricked into believing that the message is real, they are likely to be tricked into opening an attachment file (Word Document) that is actually corrupted. ...
Gandcrab2 Ransomware
Gandcrab2 Ransomware can encipher a lot of different file types, so infecting your system with this malicious application might cause a lot of damage. The only safe way to get the affected files back is to replace them with copies from removable media devices, cloud storage, etc. The problem is, some users think about backup only when it is too late. Knowing this, cybercriminals who create threats like Gandcrab2 Ransomware target various personal files the user would not like to lose, e.g., photos, videos, text documents, and so on. ...
Radiospick.net
At first glance, it might seem that Radiospick.net is a trustworthy page that promotes a useful service; however, a team of researchers from 411-spyware.com has some doubts about its trustworthiness. According to them, there is a possibility that this website has been set up with the intention of obtaining some money from gullible computer users. Therefore, if you have found yourself on this website and cannot decide what to do, you should close Radiospick.net without mercy. We are sure you could find a better radio service for a lower price, so you should not start using the service promoted at Radiospick.net. ...
Servime.exe
Servime.exe is a currency miner which gets on your computer unnoticed and consumes the computer's power to generate Monero coins. The Monero currency is among the most popular digital currencies, acquiring more and more interests from hackers and PC users alike. Everyone interested in mining coins can do so as long as no infringement on people's privacy is committed. Servime.exe could be categorized as a Trojan horse because it is installed surreptitiously, without the user's permission. The malicious program should be removed from the computer, and the removal should be carried out immediately to prevent undesirable consequences. ...
Startweblogic.exe
Startweblogic.exe is a malicious program that leverages the computer's power to mine the digital currency Bitcoin, one of the most expensive currency in the world. Once the currency miner Startweblogic.exe gets on the computer, it starts running in the background. The fact that this piece of malware is running on your PC shows that you should patch some security holds and pay more attention to your online security, especially when new forms of malware are creeping in. ...
Lilplay
Malware experts working at our internal labs have encountered numerous complaints about a site known as Lilplay. After conducting an extensive analysis of this web page and the services that it presents, our researchers have noticed that it could prove to be one more phishing site. Developers of this web site and service use it to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users; they use a number of techniques, including illegal ones, to gain quick monetary reward from naive users without their knowledge or consent. ...
