Category: Security Tips

How to Remove GetAnAntivirus Ransomware

Posted on July 15, 2022 - Infections, Ransomware, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Belonging to the Chaos family, GetAnAntivirus is another ransomware that will take over your computer functionality and lock your computer until you pay a “ransom” in order to get access back. It leaves a read_it.txt file as ransom note which reads:

Hi I´m Your Mum,
Ok no, I’m actually a Virus and Your PC is now mine. (btw I encrypted all your files)
Don’t worry, you can get them back.
How can you get them back?
Well,…
You must follow these steps To decrypt your files :
1) Write on our e-mail: AnnaSenpai947603@proton.me.
2) Get some Bitcoins, because to get your files back, you have to pay 500$ to my Wallet.
(by the way it’s 19DpJAWr6NCVT2oAnWieozQPsRK7Bj83r4)
3) Send us a proof, that you sent the money. (Screenshot, etc.)
Pro tip:
Get a good Antivirus (My Choise: MalwareBytes)

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

How to Remove Extra Search | Browser Hijacker

Posted on July 13, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Advertised as a search bar that “allows you to search swiftly by text” making navigation easy, Extra Search is actually a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. Search results 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.

The browser extension Extra Search is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Togo Tab Browser Hijacker

Posted on July 10, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Togo Tab 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.

The Togo Tab browser hijacker is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove the Common Search Browser Hijacker

Posted on July 9, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

The Common Search browser extension has been found to be actually a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. It promotes the fake search engine search.common-search.com. Its search results 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.

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

How to Remove Huqhxa.com Popup Ads

Posted on July 3, 2022 - Adware, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Be wary when you get redirected to the website huqhxa.com. It’s a malicious site tricking users to subscribe to its push notifications in order to proceed opening a page or play a video. Once you hit “allow”, pop-up ads will soon fill your screen. Clicking any of these unwanted ads 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.

The adware huqhxa.com is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. You have to remove it immediately.

How to Remove Tail Web | Browser Hijacker

Posted on July 3, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

The Tail Web browser extension promises to be the “best way to search” but in reality, it’s a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. It will direct your searches through tailsearch.com. Search results generated from this fake search engine will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also collect and monitor your browsing habits, and prevent you from changing your settings back.

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

How to Remove HKGT (.hkgt) Ransomware

Posted on June 26, 2022 - Infections, Ransomware, Removal Guides, Security Tips

HKGT is a ransomware from the STOP/DJVU family that will take over your computer functionality and lock your computer until you pay a “ransom” in order to get access back. What it does is encrypt all user files with the .hkgt extension and leaves a _readme.txt file which contains contact details and payment info. It disguises itself as a legit official warning when in reality it is all fake. Don’t fall for the trap and don’t pay any ransom fees. With software, you can remove the HKGT ransomware easily.

This type of infection can be downloaded on your computer for many reasons such as malicious websites, codecs, or downloads. Be sure to remove it immediately.

How to Remove Baro Browse

Posted on June 25, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Advertised as the “best way to search”, the Baro Browse extension is actually a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. Search results from this browser add-on 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.

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

How to Remove Ads Skipping Over | Adware

Posted on June 18, 2022 - Adware, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Tired of hitting “skip” on video advertisements? Ads Skipping Over is a browser extension that will supposedly automate skipping and blocking of video ads. However, this add-on has been found to be an adware that will run unwanted ads on the background. Clicking any of these dubious ads 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.

The Ads Skipping Over add-on is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. You have to remove it immediately.

How to Remove WebSecurerr Browser Protection | Browser Hijacker

Posted on June 18, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

The WebSecurerr Browser Protection will supposedly “protect your digital privacy and enjoy safe browsing experience” allowing users to safely browse and search the web. However, this browser extension is found to be a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage to go.searchsecurer.com. Search results will direct you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

WebSecurerr Browser Protection is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.