Category: Infections

How to Remove the KOOM Ransomware

Posted on September 23, 2021 - Infections, Ransomware, Removal Guides, Security Tips

KOOM is a ransomware from the STOP/DJVU family that will encrypt a user’s file (photos, videos, documents, spreadsheets, etc.) with the .koom extension. It will take over your computer functionality and lock your personal files until you pay a “ransom” in order to get access back.

The ransom note is in the form of a “_readme.txt” file which contains the following details:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
[different links per User ID]
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
manager@mailtemp.ch

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
helpmanager@airmail.cc

Don’t fall for the trap and don’t pay any ransom fees! It disguises itself as a legit official warning when in reality it is all fake. With software, you can remove the KOOM ransomware easily. This type of infection can be downloaded on your computer for many reasons such as malicious websites, phishing emails, codecs, or downloads. Be sure to remove it immediately.

How to Remove the Web Paint Extension

Posted on September 19, 2021 - Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Web Paint is a browser extension which provides users easy-to-use drawing tools to create shapes and lines, plus the ability to take screenshot. It has been found, however, to be a malicious ad-supported extension. It will display unwanted ads, pop-ups, and push notifications. Clicking these advertisements will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. Once installed, this browser extension may also attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage, and prevent you from changing your settings back.

The Web Paint browser extension is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately!

How to Remove ProSportSearch

Posted on September 18, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

It may look like a legitimate search engine but ProSportSearch is actually a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will direct you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also monitor your browsing habits, display unwanted ads or pop-ups on your screen, and even prevent you from changing your settings back.

ProSportSearch is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Togo Quick Search

Posted on September 10, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Togo Quick Search is a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and default homepage towards the fake search engine – www.togosearching.com. This browser hijacker will direct your search results to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Togo Quick Search is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove BettingSiteDefender

Posted on September 9, 2021 - Adware, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

BettingSiteDefender is a browser extension which supposedly checks for blacklisted websites. However, it is found to be an adware that will fill your screen with unwanted advertisements. These ads are in the form of pop-ups and banners enticing users with fake coupons, phony software updates, surveys, tech support scams and the likes. Clicking any of the ads will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. BettingSiteDefender will also attempt to commandeer one’s browser search and homepage. It may monitor your browsing history and prevent you from changing your settings back.

BettingSiteDefender is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately!

How to Remove GetMovieSearch

Posted on September 1, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Getmoviesearch, as its name suggests, will supposedly help you search for movies fast and easy. However, it is found to be a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your search engine and homepage whenever you launch your browser. This browser hijacker will redirect you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. You will see unwanted ads on your screen as well. It may also monitor your browsing activities and prevent you from changing your settings back.

GetMovieSearch is usually installed through bundled software or extension without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Tabiad.xyz

Posted on September 1, 2021 - Adware, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Tabiad.xyz is a malicious program installed on your computer that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. You would notice always getting redirected to the Tabiad.xyz page. This site will trick you into downloading its browser extension which is free but will actually infect your computer or spam your PC with ads. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Tabiad.xyz is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. You have to remove it immediately before it further damages your computer.

How to Remove MoonBrowser

Posted on July 25, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

MoonBrowser is a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

MoonBrowser is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Newtab Plus

Posted on July 18, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Newtab Plus is a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It also reads your browsing history and may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Newtab Plus is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove TopPDFSearch

Posted on July 14, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Are you always getting redirected to the TopPDFSearch page every time you open your browser? If this happens, a browser hijacker is causing this. TopPDFSearch is found to be a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage towards toppdfsearch.com.

Search results from this fake search engine will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. Additionally, it will monitor your browsing activities and may also prevent you from changing your settings back. TopPDFSearch is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. You have to remove it immediately before it further damages your computer.