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Cerber is a ransom software that was first spotted in March 2016 and has developed several versions since. It is now at version 5.0. If your computer is infected with this virus, Cerber will lock your computer, tablet or Smartphone and charge you a ransom of between $200 and $800 to recover your files. Unfortunately, today there is still no way to decrypt files for free. When the virus is inside the victim’s system, it starts scanning the device and compiles a list of the most viewed files. Cerber is capable of attacking both the hard disk and removable disks. The Cerber virus accounts for about a quarter of ransom software activities, and its estimated profits are in the order of $2.3 million per year. Thus, new methods are constantly being developed, and two novelties have emerged recently: Infected computers now have the ability to actually talk to victims, and now the virus works offline and can therefore encrypt your data even if your device is disconnected. Especi...

SamSam Ransomware is a malware program that belongs to the category of crypto virology. This ransomware infection uses RSA-2048 asymmetric encryption algorithm to encrypt the data files. Due to this encryption algorithm two keys (public and private) are generated during the encryption process. The Samsam ransomware attack is prone to infringe your computer’s security and expose it to severe threats. Once the user data is encrypted, this ransomware leaves a ransom note on the computer. Threat Summary Name: SamSam Ransomware Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8/10 Category: Ransomware Symptoms: Encrypted system data, slow system performance and adds its own extension to the data files Why is SamSam Ransomware dangerous for your computer system? The SamSam Ransomware is distributed through various malware distribution strategies. It is a severe threat to your computer’s security because it can make your personal da...

The Iron ransomware is a malware infection that can not only encrypt your computer’s data but make it completely inaccessible for all. Below is the guide to help you to get rid of this malware infection. The Iron ransomware is an updated version of the Maktub Ransomware. This malware infection encrypts all the system data with the help of an RSA algorithm. As per the security experts, the developers of this malware program have used the layout from the DMA Locker Ransomware. After encrypting the data files, this ransomware leaves a ransom note on the computer system that is called as “!HELP_Your_FILES.HTML”. This ransom note displays the same information as given below.    Threat Summary     Name: Iron Ransomware     Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8/10     Category: Ransomware     Symptoms: Hinders system performance and encrypts all the d...

What is Skype Virus? The Skype virus is highly dangerous and has complete access to your Skype software and can modify its settings without letting you know about the modifications. Apart from forwarding phishing and spam links, this virus may provide remote access to the hackers to collect your internet surfing activity data by recording your visited URL’s, web browser version, recording your keystrokes, IP addresses, Internet service provider, cookie information and other sensitive data. Such leakage of information may lead to stealing of confidential data and other major security issues. This Skype virus is normally installed on a system by way of shareware, free applications and codecs. The users who prefer downloading free applications from the web are at a higher risk. Normally, the users run through the installation process without paying attention to what they have agreed to and allow this virus to get in the computer system. This is why it is crucial for the user...

The CryptoPriceSearch is a malware program that is developed by Mindspark . This malicious program executes malicious strategies to exploit the system users and generate revenue for the developers. The CryptoPriceSearch is a notorious Browser Hijacker that is prone to infringe your computer’s security and attract other vulnerabilities to your computer system. This malicious program poses to be a browser extension that allows the users to browse the web and know more about cryptocurrencies. In reality, this genuine looking browser extension is a malicious program that hinders your computer’s performance and attracts other vulnerabilities. This malware program redirects the user’s searches to http://search.myway.com. This search engine promotes other malevolent websites to your computer system.  That is why it is highly required to remove CryptoPriceSearch Redirect from your computer and restore its safety. Threat Summary     Name: CryptoPriceSe...

What is Crypto-Loot Virus? The Crypto-Loot is a web-browser oriented service which allows the website owners to monetize their websites through cryptocurrency mining. This service is legit but they are widely misused by the hackers. That is why it is important to remove Crypto-Loot virus if your system is infected? Threat Summary Name: Crypto-Loot Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7,  Windows Vista and Windows 8/10 Category: Malware Symptoms: Frequent crashes, excessive CPU consumption, unresponsiveness and the computer system freezes Why should I worry about Crypto-Loot virus? The craze of Cryptocurrency is growing rapidly. The hackers are one of the most active participants in this race. These hackers are continuously misusing these services without asking for the owner’s permission. These hackers inject JavaScript code into legitimate websites and infect them with the crypto-Loot malware. When the Website owners sign up for the...

What is FunSocialTabRedirect? The FunSocialTabsearch Redirect is a Browser Hijacker that is highly identical to Mysearch.com and Surflive.com . This malware infection is prone to cause major discruptions in your computer and replace your default search provider with its own i.e. http://search.funsocialtabsearch.com . This Browser hijacker will redirect all your searches to http://yahoo.com in order to generate revenue. It does so using Yahoo’s search engine for displaying its own results . These malicious practices are carried out to generate advertising revenue by promoting malicious websites . This malware program is developed by cyber criminals in order to infringe the user’s computer system and cause malicious changes in it. Threat Summary Name: Fun Social Tab Redirect Browsers Affected: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/10 Category: Browser Hijacker...

The PUBG is nasty ransomware which has been newly discovered by the MalwareHunterTeam and it encrypts the user’s data thereby appending “.PUBG” extension to the files and folders on the desktop of the victim. This ransomware is not that hazardous for the decryption is really simple and quick. This is a kind of joke ransomware for it does not demand a ransom from the victim and the behavior is quite unusual from the rest of the ransomware. Threat Summary • Name – PUBG Ransomware • Targeted Operating System– Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8/10 • Category – Ransomware, Cryptovirus • Symptoms –Encrypts sensitive data and user’s files, appends .PUBG extension to the files that have been encrypted by it and demands the victim to play a game in order to decrypt the files. Why should you worry about PUBG Ransomware? PUBG Cryptovirus will encrypt your data but is suspected to be a kind of prank program for it demands the victim to play a game in order to decry...

What is ScorpionLocker Ransomware? The ScorpionLocker Ransomware is a malicious ransomware infection which is prone to infringe your system security and encrypt all your important data files. This ransomware virus is also associated with the H34rtBl33d ransomware virus. After encrypting all your important data, this ransomware leaves a ransom note which asks the user to pay a ransom of one bit coin. Threat Summary • Name:ScorpionLockerRansomware • Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8/10 • Category: Ransomware • Symptoms: Encrypts system files andslow system performance Why is ScorpionLocker Ransomware dangerous for your computer system? The ScorpionLocker Ransomware is a malware program which can gain an unauthorized access to the user’s system through various malicious tactics used by cyber crooks. This ransomware is a major threat for your computer system because it is capable to lock all your data files and will make it impossible for yo...

The Emailloginnow.com is a malware program which is prone to infringe your system security. That is why it is highly recommended to take an immediate step and remove this Browser Hijacker from your computer. What is Email Login Now? The emailloginnow.com is a vicious malware program which was developed by cyber criminals in order to generate revenue through malicious practices. This notorious infection is actually a Browser Hijacker which is bundled with other free software which the user downloads off the internet. This browser extension may also get installed through other malware distribution strategies. However, software bundling is the major one among all. This malware program will change your browser homepage and display irrelevant search results which are actually the links to other malicious websites. That is why it is really important to remove this Browser Hijacker as soon as you can. Threat Summary     Name: Email Login now     Browsers Affe...

Search.newtabtvsearch.com is a nasty browser hijacker that hijacks your browser to alter its homepage and new tab functionality. Besides that, it displays constant banners, pop-ups and annoying ads to diminish your overall browsing experience. What is Search.newtabtvsearch.com Redirect? Search.newtabtvsearch.com or Newtab-TV Redirect is a browser hijacker presented in the form of suspicious search engine. This search engine has been developed by Imali Media Ltd. and the company claims that the application let the users watch television, news and their favorite shows on their PC. It will replace the page you see when opening a new tab as given in the image below: Upon installation, Search.newtabtvsearch.com will present its search results to the user through http://search.yahoo.com. Browser extensions like Newtab-TV get installed as a result of software bundling along with free software or applications which the user download off the internet. Threat Summary   ...

Basically, Myflightapp is a browser extension that is malicious but appears as a legitimate application that helps its users to book flights, track their flights and search for other information such as arrivals or departures. Upon installation, this Browser Hijacker will alter the new tab page of your browser to My Flight App page, as shown in the image below: Why is Myflightapp.com Browser Hijacker dangerous for your PC? Myflightapp is a nasty browser extension that will seek extensive permissions during its installation, thereby leading to privacy and security threats for the user. It can: Read and change your data on all myflightapp.com sites and home.myflightapp.com. Replace the page you see when opening a new tab. Read your browsing history. Detect your physical location. Manage your apps, extensions and themes. All the above mentioned permissions that myflightapp.com Browser Hijacker Redirect seeks, clearly indicate the intrusive nature of this applic...

What is Package Tracking Pro? The Package Tracking Pro is a Browser Hijacker which is distributed by cyber criminals in order to generate revenue through malicious activities and cause serious discrepancies in user’s system. This program is majorly distributed through software bundling. The cyber criminals distribute this malware program with other freeware which user’s download off the internet. If your system is infected with  Package Tracking Pro  then this is how your browser screen will look like.     Threat Summary Name: Package Tracking Pro Browsers Affected: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8/10 Category: Browser Hijacker Symptoms: Frequent Browser redirects, Slow system performance, annoying pop up ads and changed browser home page. Why is Package Tracking Pro dangerous for your computer system? The Package Tracking Pro is ...