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.
Searchingresult.com is a browser hijacker and redirect similar to search-results.com. Once installed, Searchingresult.com will change the user’s home page and search provider to its own and will put the system at several risks. Browser hijacker and redirects are known to…
Some users have complained that they have been repeatedly displayed an Important message pop-up window claiming that their PCs have been infected. The Important Message window is not to be trusted as it is a part of a fake tech…
Locker or as users refer to it – Locker Virus – is classified as a ransomware that encrypts crucial files via the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm. Once the files are encrypted, they will not be accessible until a unique key is…
ai88 ransomware has recently been detected in the wild to attack users, encrypt important files and ask for payment in exchange for file decryption. Affected users are typically displayed a ransom message containing information about encrypted data, deadline and amount…
PlaySushi is classified as an adware application and PUP (potentially unwanted program) that generates numerous advertisements within the browser. The app promises the users to help them play free games online. However, users should not be tricked by the luring…
If the user sees pop-up windows brought by updatenow.3121.info, he can be sure that adware has sneaked into his system. Ad-supported software is often downloaded alongside freeware programs. The method is dubbed bundling and is applied for financial reasons. Developers…
deltasrv.exe is described as a dangerous executable file that is connected to the suspicious website delta-homes.com. Many researchers believe that deltasrv.exe is one of the main components of the program. If the user finds the file running in the Task…
The Updatenow.2880.info pop-up windows may be regarded as an indication of adware infiltration. The displayed information may concern a supposedly crucial update that a certain program needs. However, the affected user should not click anything since valid software updates are…
delta.Tlbr.dll is classified as a suspicious file that is developed by Montera Technologies LTD. It has been reported that delta.Tlbr.dll has five versions, the most recent one being 1.8.20.0. Its installation usually happens with the help of software bundled with…
Surf-N-Block is classified as an ad-supported application. Once installed, numerous advertisements may start appearing within the browser, usually not related to the pages the user is visiting. The user should not click any of the content sponsored by Surf-N-Block because…
Cheaptick Ads, also known as Cheaptick Ads and Ads by Cheaptick, is classified as an adware application. Such applications are employed to generate numerous advertisements within the browser, usually not related to the pages the user is visiting. Clicking them…
Most AV programs detect webwatcherlsp.dll as a potentially unwanted program and adware. webwatcherlsp.dll may have entered the computer through a fake update or a bundled download. The PUP may also be packed with more potentially unwanted applications, thus making its…
Ads by EpsanDrive or just EpsanDrive is classified as an ad-supported program that generates unwanted advertisements. EpsanDrive is most likely compatible with popular browsers like Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome and is often distributed via monetization platforms. EpsanDrive may have been…
F-Secure’s researchers have reported that their customers in Italy and Spain have been victims of spam e-mail campaigns initiated to spread ransomware. The spam was disguised as e-mails sent by a courier service convincing the user that a parcel had…
Windesk Search also known as WindeskWinsearch, WindeskWinsearch virus, and Windesk Search virus, is classified as a potentially unwanted program. Once installed on a system, WindeskWinsearch may add a toolbar on the desktop equipped with a search bar and shortcuts to…
Trojan:Win32/Lodbak.A!lnk is a Trojan horse that is spread online through removable drives (such as USB) and shared network drives. A number of users have already complained that Trojan:Win32/Lodbak.A!lnk has entered their systems through infected USBs. Surely enough, Trojans may be…
What Is Ransom:Win32/Threatfin? Ransom:Win32/Threatfin is classified as a ransomware that is usually installed via other malware through a backdoor. Ransom:Win32/Threatfin displays a full-screen message that blocks the desktop and makes it inaccessible. Certain files may also be encrypted. The displayed…
Cassiopesa.com is а search engine, which experts classify as a browser hijacker. Cassiopesa.com is ad-supported and injects third-party marketing content in the web pages viewed by the user. The questionable search provider is known to modify the current browser settings…
Amigo is a web browser developed by Mail.Ru Group that is promoted for its useful features and built-in social networks. The browser targets mainly the Russian speaking audience. Although many users find Amigo quite beneficial, the web browser is ad-supported…
MarkingApp is an online shopping assistant tool that has been classified as adware due to its ability to display intrusive third-party ads in the user’s web browser. The promoted marketing materials may not be verified and link the user to…
