Websearch.resulthunters.info may fall into the category of browser hijackers due to its capabilities to change the user’s homepage and search provider to its own. These changes usually happen without the user’s initial permission or knowledge. Once he sees Websearch.resulthunters.info set…
Total System Care is promoted as an optimization tool. It promises to provide users with a variety of services: boost your PC’s speed, fix errors, protect you against infections, and a few others. So users may think that having it…
JS/Banker.BA is classified as JavaScript Trojan that is currently attacking users and obtaining their banking credentials. What most probably happens is the user logs in his bank account with his password, and his anti-virus program (if any) displays a notification…
What is VirLock Ransomware? Does VirLock Ransomware still infect computers in 2019? Could VirLock Ransomware be decrypted? VirLock Ransomware is one of the worst malware pieces you can get on your computer. It falls under the category of ransomware Trojans.…
Guardbox.net or guard-search.com is a search engine developed by IncrediMail, Inc. It may take over the user’s browser without his permission or knowledge. Hence, it may be regarded a browser hijacker. Guard-search uses results by Bing. However, as explained in…
TakeTheCouPon is an adware programs whose purpose is to show numerous advertisements to users. The application is able to generate these ads on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Adware programs are considered to be intrusive. TakeTheCouPon has most…
Speed Optimizer Guru comes from the family of PUPs or potentially unwanted programs. It is advertised as a utility that enhances the PC’s performance but unfortunately it won’t do much good to the system. On the contrary, Speed Optimizer Guru…
Name Type Trojan Short Description Read and write permissions in Windows 10. Allows the attacker to infect other PC connected to the infected one. Symptoms Appearing of an unfamiliar .exe file. Distribution Method Spam mails. MiTM attacks, malicious redirects. Detection…
If you spot any ads on your PC that are labeled as “Ads by Enterprise 1.1,” then you can be absolutely certain that there is an adware program on your computer. These ads will be a real pain as they…
BrowsrApVs is yet another browser extension that promises it will help you with your online shopping by saving you time and money. This program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Once installed, it will start showing…
What Is Baboom? Baboom itself is not an application. It is a developer, which is responsible for two programs: Baboom Search and Baboom NewTab. Both of these are sometimes dubbed “Baboom Virus” and “Baboom Search Virus.” Baboom Search promises that…
In the past couple of years, ransomware attacks have reached skyrocket levels. To many people, especially security researchers, common tax payers/ victims and corporations, ransomware has turned into a nightmare. Among all of the file-encrypting pieces, there are particularly two…
Vidzy is a free application. It promises that it will provide users with the coolest videos on YouTube without them even having to go to the website. Some users may consider this to be a useful application. However, it has…
Trojan.Cryptolocker also named Trojan.Gpcoder.H, CryptLocker.B, Trojan:Win32/Crilock.A, TROJ_CRILOCK.NS, Trojan.Ransomcrypt.F is an extremely devastating trojan horse that is reported to encrypt user files to extort them for money in return for a decryption key. This vicious threat may infect user PCs in…
Reports have increased about a website that has something to do with the notorious iLivid download manager, called www.ilivid.com. The download manager is believed to be mmalware-free. However, this PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) is categorised by experts in the performance…
What Are F1rstOffer Ads? F1rstOffer Ads will be displayed on your computer as soon as the program F1rstOffer has been installed. This is yet another application that promises that it will help users save time and money when they shop…
What Are Awesome Shoppers Ads? Awesome Shoppers Ads are produced by the browser extension Awesome Shoppers. Shocking, right? This program promises that it will help users find top deals when they are shopping online. This way it is supposed to…
A new Russian malware has surfaced the Web. It is called Hammertoss and is a malware strain with backdoor capabilities. Hammertoss is attributed to a Russian group called APT29 and has been discovered by researchers at FireEye Inc. They have…
This type of trojan horse is connected closely with Police Association Ransomware, FBI Moneypak ransomware and ‘Votre ordinateur est bloque en raison du delit de la loi de la France ‘ ransomware infections. It is a mix of different Trojans…
What Are Sendnewupdates.net Pop-Ups? Sendnewupdates.net Pop-Ups are fake update offers. These will try to transfer unreliable or malicious software onto your computer by offering users fake updates for browsers or media players. If these pop-ups appear frequently, then they have…
