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Tips to Remove Cryptolocker Ransomware Cryptolocker  is a  malware  that made its first appearance on 5 th  September 2013 & continued its attack to late May 2014. This malign Cryptolocker Ransomware gained notoriety over the past few years for stealthily  infecting a system & encrypting the files . According to the detailed research by the security analyst, the Cryptolocker Ransomware attack utilized a  Trojan  that fired at the computers running on Microsoft Windows & was reported to have been published on the internet on 5 th  Sep’2013. It used  corrupted e-mail attachments  & an  existing botnet named Gameover ZeuS to spread & proliferate.  Upon execution, the Cryptolocker virus encrypted certain types of files stored on local & mounted network drives by using public-key cryptography. The private key for decrypting the data was stored only on the malware’s control servers. Following the encryption of the files, the Cryptolocker Trojan called fort

Another cryptocurrency theft is in the books! The crypto arena, since its inception has been thronged with heist. The virtual assets seem to beguile some of the most malicious players in the industry. The rising popularity of cryptocurrencies has attracted both thieves & investors in equal measures. It has led to significant increase in both crimes & disputes related to digital assets. As  Crypt-o-currency Mining Apps have been banned by Google from the official Play Store , threat actors are adopting shady tactics to swindle victim’s crypto currency wallets. Recent research reveals that a malicious app designed to steal cryptocurrency has been discovered on Google play, the official Android App Store. Classified as  clipper,  the malware is configured to intercept victim’s device’s clipboard & replace their wallet address stealthily with the one belonging to the attacker. Earlier, similar cryptocurrency stealers leveraging clipboard hijacking techniques were foun

MyStreamingTab is a malicious browser extension deemed as a  browser hijacker . Configured to exhibit intrusive behavior, invasion of the system by this malice results in the replacement of homepage and search engine with  https://www.mystreamingtab.com/. MyStreamingTab redirect inveigles user to download the pernicious program by claiming to provide: Favorite movies and the latest movie related news in one spot! Easy access to favorite streaming content. The UI of this rogue application contains links to various streaming services & video contents that may appear useful and compel users to retain the malefic program. MyStreamingTab may appear relatively harmless yet can inflict damage comparable to a heinous virus. The main motive behind this nasty application is to generate unethical revenue by advertising sponsored products & services. This is achieved by modifying the existing browser settings without user consent. Let us sneak a peek into the array of negatives t

In a bid to ensure the security of developer’s account from iniquitous activities, Apple on 13 th  February 2019 announced  two-factor authentication  mandatory for all app makers to protect their Apple IDs. Designed to keep the Apple developer accounts safe & secure, the change is deemed significant and is known to be effective on February 27 th  2019. Users who are allied to Apple Developer Program are being informed about this added security feature via emails with the subject line “ Two-Factor Authentication Required Soon ”. The email compels developers to implement two-factor authentication latest by  27 th  February 2019 . The sudden measure ensures the access of sensitive information only to account holders & hence prevent data breach. This enhanced security feature is also applicable for Developer Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles. The extra layer of protection implemented on macOS or iOS ensures that: Every login attempt on an unregistered device would requ

The ever-growing advancements in technology have intriguingly transformed human’s life & turned everything digital. However, the pacing advancements have also paved a way for an  increase in the purloin of social media & bank records  and their sale in the Dream Market, the Dark Web app. One such Data Breach incidence was brought to light earlier this week wherein  620 million user accounts  were stolen from over  16 companies  and sold at colossal  20,000 US Dollars in Bitcoin . The individual selling records stolen from the latest data breach goes by the name of Gnosticplayers. Surprisingly, the same seller has now put up another hefty batch of  127 million users accounts  holding their origin from  8 distinct companies  on sale on the Dream Market Marketplace. The total selling amount set by the individual for the entire collection of 127 million accounts is  $14,500 in bitcoin . DREAM MARKET Dream Market refers to a  dark web market  which was launched in November

With the advancement in technology where digital privacy is turning out to be a false notion, hackers are ranging over ingenious ideas to intrude in to user’s accounts & steal their private data. We all are well acquainted with spam mails that carry malevolent content. A mere click on these phishing scam e-mails can open up sensitive information of the users to the hackers. But now the users need to stay vigilant against the new phishing tools for hackers, the  Google Translate phishing hack . The New Phishing Tool: Google Translate A recent report by ZDNet revealed that Google Translate is the new tool in the hands of the hackers to  phish into user’s accounts &  steal sensitive information . Though the information is hard for many of the users to digest, the hackers are furtively using a flaw created in Google Translate & there are positives that the users might fall in to the trap! According to the report, the hackers are targeting phishing attack by sendin

Guide to Remove Clop Ransomware Ransomware  threats have emerged to be one of the biggest nuisances in the online world. Research reveals that last few years saw a tremendous advancement of targeted Ransomware attacks that have earned cyber criminals millions of dollars. It has been found that capitalist cyber maniacs are turning to targeted Ransomware attacks that are premeditated & reaping millions of dollars in ransom. Threat landscape has evolved over the past 12 months uncovering trends on how they are expected to impact cyber security in the near future. Cyber maniacs have adopted newer Office exploits to lure in victims. With Ransomware attacks on the rise, last year saw an increased focus in this malware threat being pushed to computer & other IoT (Internet of Things) devices via shady tactics. Security researchers recently discovered a new Ransomware program known as Clop Ransomware designed to encrypt user important data & hence yank user chain. Reported on

Search and Newtab by SocialNewPages  is a malicious browser extension developed by  Imali N.I Media LTD  for Google Chrome and other popular web browsers. The myriad of browser hijackers released by this felonious company are distributed via different names & offer similar functionalities. Programs like SocialNewPages are no exception & like other hijacking applications it hijacks user’s browser & customizes new tab page with social content from sponsored groups. The pernicious program lures users to install the dodgy application by claiming to provide one click search to find friends, stores, websites & companies in popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc. This widget also claims to help users to easily access social media accounts. The UI of the domain  http://socialnewpages.com/  appears pleasing & provides easy access to popular TV shows, Movies, Sports, Music, Health & Entertainment. However, it’s a mere trick to

Tips to Remove .adobe Ransomware The victims of worst  Ransomware  attacks i.e.  WannaCry  & Petya may believe that the worst is over. However, you never know what may await you on the other side of this year. The recent threat analysis report by security researchers reveal a significant rise in Ransomware attacks in the recent past. This rise can be attributed to the evolving software technologies. With the emerging threat landscape, even Ransomware is metamorphosing in the form of new variants of attacks. Authors of  Dharma Ransomware  keep developing new variants of crypto virus that can leave your system vulnerable to critical data loss & breach. The recent outbreak of Dharma Ransomware variant allows cyber maniacs to easily gain access to your computer via spam email attachments. The newly discovered member of this Dharma Ransomware family encrypts files by appending the .adobe file extension to them, hence making them inaccessible. A unique identification numb

Guide to Remove Search.maps2go.net Browser Hijacker Search.maps2go.net  is a potentially unwanted program deemed as a noxious  browser hijacker . Distributed via skeptical methods that obscure its presence, the malware once infiltrated exhibits intrusive behavior. The malicious program is designed to trick users into installing unwanted applications & display sponsored search results to generate unethical revenue. Search.maps2go.net  is a devastating domain that runs as an extension to browser program. The malevolent add-on is designed to specifically target Mac Operating System. It is however available for free download in Chrome web store as well. To inveigle users to download and install this disguised Browser Redirect Virus, the rogue application claims to: Assist drivers by providing appropriate driving directions to any place in the world. Navigate you to any desired place with the best route for your car, bike or even foot. Read More :- Click here  

Guide to remove DailyFunnyWorld redirect DailyFunnyWorld  is an intrusive search application developed by a company named  Mindspark Interactive . The official website of DailyFunnyWorld redirect claims that this program is a  practical tool  designed to provide its users access to  entertaining memes, funny videos, images, GIFs  & certain other  renowned websites  directly through their web browsers. However, users are advised not to fall in the trap of these false claims as DailyFunnyWorld Extension has been categorized as a  Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA)  that will alter the home page & search engine by hijacking user’s default browser. The unintentional or accidental installation of this program may  invite annoyances to browser  including  pop-ups & redirect advertisements , besides; it promotes a dubious search engine hp.myway.com. Threat Behavior DailyFunnyWorld  browser hijacker  may get downloaded in your system by an  accidental click  on the  Dai