Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions
What is search.musicktab.com?
Musick Tab is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to listen to various radio stations via the Internet. Judging on appearance alone, Musick Tab may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without consent; 2) promotion of a fake Internet search engine, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
What is DataKeeper?
First discovered by S!Ri, DataKeeper is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt most stored data. This malware is developed using Microsoft .NET Framework and is provided as RaaS (Ransomware as a Service). This means that any aspiring cyber criminals can download this malware and distribute it to generate revenue.
Once files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible. Note that DataKeeper does not append any extension to affected files, which is uncommon for ransomware-type viruses. After successfully encrypting data, DataKeeper creates an HTML file ("!!! ##### === ReadMe === ##### !!!.htm") and places it on the desktop wallpaper.
What is newsquench.com?
Identical to redirecting.zone, nametraff.com, goldoffer.online, and many others, newsquench.com is a rogue site designed to redirect to various dubious sites. In most cases, users visit newsquench.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that typically infiltrate systems without permission.
Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, potentially unwanted programs deliver intrusive advertisements, gather sensitive information, and misuse system resources without permission.
What is clean.shield-plus.com?
clean.shield-plus.com is another fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, criminals promote clean.shield-plus.com using a browser-hijacking app called Shield-Plus History Cleaner.
Furthermore, clean.shield-plus.com and Shield-Plus History Cleaner continually record various system information relating to users' web browsing habits.
What is ANNABELLE?
First discovered by Bart, ANNABELLE is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most stored files. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".ANNABELLE" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.ANNABELLE").
From this point, using files becomes impossible. Research results show that, after successfully encrypting files, ANNABELLE also performs various tasks to corrupt the system and, after rebooting it, locks the entire screen.
What is search.hdigitalcointracker.net?
According to the developers, Digital Coin Tracker is a legitimate application that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by providing the latest news about various cryptocurrencies. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Digital Coin Tracker is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) promotion of a fake Internet search engine, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Current Me?
According to the developers, the Current Me application provides users with "beautiful" backgrounds and additional information (such as date, time, weather forecasts, etc.) relating to the current location.
Judging on appearance alone, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users' consent and continually gathers information relating to web browsing activity. Furthermore, Current Me is categorized as adware - a form of rogue software that feeds users with intrusive advertisements.
What is redirecting.zone?
Identical to nametraff.com, goldoffer.online, and many others, redirecting.zone is a rogue site designed to redirect users to various other dubious websites.
Research shows that many users visit redirecting.zone inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements, gather sensitive information and, in some cases, run unwanted processes in the background.
What is search.allinoneoffice.net?
search.allinoneoffice.net is another fake search engine that supposedly enhances the web browsing experience by generating improved results, displaying local weather forecasts, and providing quick access to various Google services (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.).
Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted using a browser-hijacking PUP (potentially unwanted program) called All in One Office. Furthermore, search.allinoneoffice.net and All in One Office record user-system information relating to Internet browsing activity.
What is Cypher?
Cypher is a newly-discovered ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts most files. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".cypher" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.cypher").
Once the files are encrypted, using them becomes impossible. Immediately after encryption, Cypher creates an HTML file ("HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html"), placing it on the desktop.
More Articles...
Page 1646 of 2128
<< Start < Prev 1641 1642 1643 1644 1645 1646 1647 1648 1649 1650 Next > End >>