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Army Ransomware Yet another strain of the Xorist ransomware has been detected by security researchers. It is called Army ransomware or Army virus. This time hackers set the ransomware to use the .army file extension to mark files it encrypts.…
Cypress Ransomware Cypress is a new crypto infection part of the Nitro ransomware family of threats. It has been released in the wild to infect the machines of users worldwide. The virus is developed to corrupt both computer systems and…
Catests.space Redirect Ads Too many redirects to Catests.space? What is wrong with your browser? This questionable website is one of many similar sites that belong to shady advertising networks. It may be misused for the delivery of rogue software or…
SunCrypt Ransomware SunCrypt is a data locker ransomware that targets different businesses around the globe. The cryptovirus locks operative and personal files to blackmail victims to pay a hefty ransom for their decryption. Hackers warn that they are willing to…
GetStreamSearch Hijacker GetStreamSearch browser hijacker is a potentially unwanted program that alters main browser settings without users’ permission. How apps like GetStreamSearch obtain access to computer systems is usually via software bundles. So you might have installed it unnoticeably during…
Matrix-news.net Redirect The website Matrix-news.net is a suspicious site that may suddenly load in a new tab on your browser. Such an issue often occurs after a visit to another bogus site. An unnoticed installation of some kind of a…
Do you see .DECcenter files on your PC? Keep up with this ransomware removal guide to learn what you could do next. DECcenter Ransomware Virus DECcenter virus is another strain of VoidCrypt ransomware that has been spotted by security researchers.…
What Is “Your device was compromised” Email Scam? Your device was compromised is how an email scam message begins. That message tries to extort payment in BitCoin. It contains an extensive explanation of how your PC was infected by a…
The latest news shared by one of the social media giants – Facebook, states that the company had suspended the accounts of 200 Iranian hackers who had been running a cyber-spying operation against people working for the U.S. military and…
OFF Virus (Dharma Ransomware) What is the OFF virus? Why is it on my PC? This is the next cryptovirus that hackers use to earn money from. The threat has been identified as a strain of the nasty Dharma ransomware.…
Gru Ransomware Virus Gru virus is a malicious program that encodes personal files to extort a ransom fee from victims. Its strains have been detected in ongoing attack campaigns. The ransomware code can be inserted in various payload carriers including…
Why can’t you open .pause files? What is the Pause virus? The virus is known to be part of the Dharma ransomware family of threats. It encrypts files and demands a ransom. All .pause virus files need to be reversed…
SuperVideoSearch Redirect The unexpected load of StreamSpotSearch redirects in your browser could be a very strange issue. What is SuperVideoSearch? It is a suspicious domain that may even trigger malicious actions in your browser. The SuperVideoSearch redirects may also push…
ConnectSystem Mac Adware ConnectSystem adware on Mac is a program that will modify specific settings in order to present you with various ads during your regular browsing sessions. Adware apps are potentially unwanted programs that aim to trick people to…
Advisorded.club Redirect Advisorded.club is a bogus site misused by fraudsters who launch shady advertising campaigns. By displaying misleading offers and sponsored content the website tries to generate revenue for its operators. The redirect can affect commonly used web browsers including…
Easy2Convert4Me Mac Adware Easy2Convert4Me is a program that affects Mac machines to generate revenue for its owners. It is yet another potentially unwanted program that transforms main settings on popular browsers in an attempt to become able to deliver sponsored…
NetFormatBoost Mac Adware NetFormatBoost program is developed for Mac operating systems. It is a program which can appear in your application’s list without your permission. Once NetFormatBoost runs on a Mac, it alters some main settings that enable it to…
If you are wondering why Nearbyme keeps loading in your browser and how to remove it, you should read this removal guide and follow all steps presented in it. Nearbyme Hijacker The website Nearbyme.io hosts a search engine. It seems…
UpgradeFilter.gqa Mac Adware UpgradeFilter.gqa is a program for Mac that could land on your PC without any notifications. It has been created to display sponsored content. Displaying ads enables this program to generate revenue for its developers. UpgradeFilter.gqa’s behavior is…
Why is the .lockhyp file extension placed on all of your files? Lockhyp Virus is a cryptovirus based on the well-known MedusaLocker ransomware. When it locks files on a computer, it renames them and demands money to be paid as…
