Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
When using an operating system it is next to impossible not to encounter some type of error. This article contains the most frequent Windows 10 errors and how to fix them. Even though Windows 10 is already officially released, the…
Istartsurf.com browser hijacker is a suspicious search engine, developed by Greensky Technology Co. that is heavily ad-supported. Its presence on your computer is most likely due to a potentially hazardous browser hijacker, located in it. The suspicious search engine also…
A new information theft-type of Trojan has emerged out into the open, going by the name Infostealer.Bebloh. Security experts believe that the trojan is not a high-risk threat, but if a PC is improperly secured it can be utilized in…
In case you have seen a process in your Windows Task Manager going by the name dnsridgewood.exe, bear in mind that it may be due to the fact that you have an adware program on your computer. DNSridgewood is most…
Beware of a tech support scam, associated with the website, going by the name Informationprotection.us. It is a confirmed fraud, and users should stay away from it. The phone number is reported to be associated with other sites that have…
Ninja Ransomware is a malware infection originating from Russia that is reported by ESG analysts to encrypt user files with the sole purpose of extorting users or money. The ransomware leaves a ransom note that promises to delete the decryption…
Be careful in case you have installed SoftPlanet Software Assistant on your computer – it may just flood it with different ad-supported programs. One day your PC may be okay and the other – it may not be able to…
A new Ransomware has emerged out into the open, resembling an authentic message from law enforcement. You may think: ‘My PC is secure I am careful and I never open cat videos from unauthorized sites’. But imagine this scenario –…
A suspicious error code has appeared out into the open connected mainly with computers using Safari. It displays a web page that blocks the web browser, preventing users to use it for an unlimited period. Users also report customer support…
Researchers have disclosed information about certain vulnerabilities inside web and mobile applications of the popular sites Yahoo, PayPal, Shopify and Magento. This could have led to phishing attacks, hijacking of sessions and even, stealing of accounts. Vulnerability Lab researchers Ayoub…
Isearch.zoo.com is yet another suspicious search engine related to a browser hijacker PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) on the affected system. More to it than that, experts claim this PUP sets Isearch.zoo.com and establishes cookies to display ad-supported content while browsing…
A site, going by the name gangnamgame.net is believed to be associated with a computer virus that modifies files on the user PC. The virus is thought to be dangerous and prevent any antivirus programs on the computer to start-up.…
A new ransomware, variant of the notorious CryptoLocker family of Trojans has appeared on the security radar of online threat researchers. It involves the encryption of the user’s important files on his computer after which leaves a ransom note with…
Safesear.ch may be brought by yet another browser hijacker that is meant to take over your computer and display annoying adverts based on tracking technologies on your computer. More so, it is believed to slow the computer down and situate…
WeDownload manager is reported to be an unwanted browser extension or add-on that may target the most widely used web browsers on an insecure PC. Originally the program poses as software that assists users to download various programs and games…
A suspicious update helper has appeared online, going by the name of LiveUpdate. It has a flashy website that promises the software will assist users in downloading the latest updates for all of the software on their computer, including their…
MyBrowser is a web browser, whose code is Chromium based and similar to other PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) heavily relies on ad support. More to it than that, this browser is reported by researchers to slow severely down PC performance…
An ad-supported unwanted program, called DNSAdlocker has recently become the reason for many complaints in online forums. The main cause of those complaints is the advertised content, this annoying PUP may display. Originally such pop-ups, ad-supported search results, highlighted text…
SearchAlgo.com is a search engine that you may one day find has been set as the homepage and default search engine on your browser without your permission. If this is the case, then you have recently installed some unwanted program…
This particular trojan from the Urausy family targets primarily Slovakian PCs. However, some attacks have also been reported to be in random places all around the world. This ransomware has several variants and its scam involves locking users completely out…
