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How to Obliterate PyLocky Ransomware (Crypto-Malware/Ransomware)

What is PyLocky ransomware? And how does it execute its attack? PyLocky ransomware is a file-locking malware created in order to lock important files and demand ransom from victims in exchange for data recovery. This new ransomware uses the .lockymap extension in marking the files it encrypts. It starts to execute its attack by dropping the following malicious payload in the system: SHA256:8655f8599b0892d55efc13fea404b520858d01812251b1d25dcf0afb4684dce9 Size: 5.3 MB After dropping its malicious payload, this crypto-malware connects the infected computer to a remote server where it downloads more malicious files and places them on system folders. It then applies a data gathering module used to gather data about the user and the computer. The malicious files that were downloaded earlier along with the data obtained are used for another module called stealth protection. This allows PyLocky ransomware to execute its attack without detection from any security or antivirus programs installed in the system.…

5 September

APC_INDEX_MISMATCH – What is it and how to fix it?

The error 0x0000001 also known as APC_INDEX_MISMATCH is one of the fatal errors that users encounter upon starting their computers. This error appears when there is a sequence mismatch in the driver or system file when it is disabling or re-enabling Asynchronous procedure calls. The mismatch happens may be because of a virus or malware attack, not shutting down your computer properly and incomplete installation of the system files. There are many ways to fix this error. The easiest way is to download a repair utility program. The use of these programs perfectly fits those that are not so technical. All you have to do is download the program and install it on your computer. As soon as it is installed, the program will now scan and diagnose your computer for any errors. After it identifies the errors, it will then repair your PC through either manual or automatic tools.…

9 August

Hot to get rid of DiscoverAncestry from your PC

DiscoverAncestry is a Browser Extension for Google Chrome developed by Mindspark Inc that presents itself as a web tool to discover the origins or meanings of particular family names. When installed this extension changes your default new tab page to search by MyWay, as well as your default search engine to Search.MyWay.com While active, DiscoverAncestry logs user browsing information, recording clicked links, visited websites and viewed products. This information is later used to better target personal ads. Browsing the internet with this extension active will result in injection of additional ads, sponsored content and even pop-up ads throughout the browsing sessions. DiscoverAncestry is usually found bundled with other potentially unwanted software, this combined alongside its aggressive ad injection is why DiscoverAncestry has been marked as a Browser Hijacker, and it is recommended to remove it from your Computer. Minspark.Toolbar, PUP/Win32.MyWebSearch, RiskWare.Win32.MyWebSearch, Win32:Mindspark-A , MyWebSearch, Search.MyWay, MyWebSearch.J (v), Adware.Win32.MyWebSearch.bQ, Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch.AJ,…

9 December

HolidayPhotoEdit Removal Guide for Windows

Holiday Photo Edit is a Browser Extension for Google Chrome developed by Mindspark Inc. and offers users a basic photo editing tool alongside with links to some popular editing websites. When installed this extension changes your default search engine to MyWay and hijacks your New Tab page, changing it to HolidayPhotoEdit. It monitors user browsing activity recording visited websites and clicked links in order to learn more about the user, this data is later used / sold to better target Injected Ads. While browsing the internet with HolidayPhotoEdit extension enabled, users will experience more ads throughout their search results, additional sponsored links to partner products and sometimes even pop-up ads with special giveaways designed to lure users to buy something. Popular anti-virus scanners have marked HolidayPhotoEdit as a Browser Hijacker, and it is recommended to remove it from your computer. AdWare.MyWebSearch, Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.544, Application.Win32.MyWebSearch.DBS, GrayWare/Win32.StartPage.gen, PUA.Mindsparki.Gen, PUP.Optional.MindSpark, PUP.WebToolbar.MyWebSearch, W32/MindSpark.B, WebToolbar.Win32.Agent.gen, ,Win32:UnwantedSig…

8 December

How to remove GetCouponsFast.com from PC

The Get Coupons Fast Toolbar is a Browser Extension for Google chrome developed by Mindspark Inc. This extension allows quick access to the most popular coupon websites available. While this might look like a good useful idea, keep in mind that it has been classified as a Browser Hijacker by Several anti-virus applications. When installed this extension will hijack your new tab page, changing it to a customized version of Search.MyWay.com. While active It records user browser activity, this data is later used to better target ads. While browsing the internet with this extension installed you will see additional pop-up ads, sponsored content and injected ads into your browser search results and pages. GetCouponsFast usually comes bundled with other PUP-s or Browser Hijackers that may harm your computer and it is recommended you remove it from your PC. Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.544, Get Coupons Fast, Adware.MyWebSearch.378064.A, Application.Win32.BrowseFox.nlnbg, MyWebSearch.J (v), PUA/MyWebSearch.Gen, PUP.Optional.MindSpark, PUP.WebToolbar.MyWebSearchBrowser hijacking…

6 December

How to Get Rid of GifsGalore

The GifsGalore Toolbar from Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. is proposed to active Web users who like to embed GIFs into their emails and share entertaining GIFs with friends via social media services. The GifsGalore software can be added to your Internet client for free but you need to be using Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox for the GifsGalore Toolbar to be activated. When installed it hijacks your New tab page and default search engine changing them to search.myway.com. This extension also monitors user browsing activity recording information such as: visited websites, clicked links, viewed products, etc. This information is later used to better target ads. While browsing the internet with this extension enabled you will see additional pop-up ads, as well as sponsored links and injected ads throughout your browsing session, especially in search results. Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.544, Adware.MyWebSearch.120, GrayWare/Win32.StartPage.gen, PUA.Mindsparki.Gen, PUP.MindSpark/Variant, Riskware/Agent, W32/MindSpark.MHJA-2086, Win32:UnwantedSig Browser hijacking is actually a…

5 December

How to get rid of FunPopularGames.com

FunPopularGames is a browser extension developed by Mindspark Inc. that lets you play popular, best rated and other games via popular websites, it also allows you to bookmark your favorite games for faster and easier access. When installed it changes your default new tab page and default search engine to Search by MyWay. While browsing the internet with this extension enabled you will see additional injected ads, sponsored content and pop-up ads throughout your browsing sessions. While active this extension monitors user activity and browsing sessions, enabling it to track visited websites, clicked links and other useful information that it later forwards to Mindspark to be used / sold for better ad placement. PUA.Toolbar.MyWebSearch, RiskWare/Win32.MyWebSearch, Fun Popular Games, PUP.WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.eao, Win32:Mindspark-A , MyWebSearch.J (v), W32.HfsAdware, Application.Win32.MyWebSearch.J, W32/Mywebsearch.K.gen!Eldorado, Adware.MyWebSearch.103, W32/Mywebsearch.K.gen, Win32.Application.Agent.VM1MTQBrowser hijacking is amongst the internet’s constant risks that target internet browsers. It’s a kind of malicious software that alters your web…

4 December

Guide for FormFetcherPro.com Removal

FormFetcherPro is a Browser Extension for Google Chrome developed by Mindspark Inc. This extension offers users quick and easy access to various forms required for visas and other documents. While this may seem appealing, all this extension does is point you to the most popular websites online that can easily be found by searching. When installed it hijacks your new tab page and changes it to search.myway.com, enabling it to better target ads. While browsing the internet with this extension enabled you will see additional sponsored content, additional ads and sometimes even pop-up ads displaying throughout your browsing sessions. Several anti-virus programs have marked this extension as Potentially Unwanted and as a Browser Hijacker and is therefore recommended to remove it from your computer. Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.544, Form Fetcher Pro, Application.WebToolbar (A), Application.Win32.BrowseFox.nlnbg, GrayWare/Win32.StartPage.gen, MyWebSearch.J (v), PUP.MindSpark/Variant, Win32.Adware.Mindspark.E, Search.myway.com, Search.mywayBrowser hijacking means a malicious code has taken control over and altered the…

2 December

How to remove Fooriza from your PC

Fooriza is a browser extension for Google Chrome. This extension offers users latest trending news from the internet. These news widgets are usually sponsored content that the application displays based on your search history or visited links. While this extension is not that dangerous on its own, it usually comes bundled with other Potentially Unwanted Programs and Browser Hijackers that could pose a security risk. When installed this extension changes your default search engine to yahoo. And while active you might see some additional ads injected into the search results. Due to its bundled nature with other PUP-s and the potential dangers that might come with them, several anti-virus scanners have detected this extension as a Browser Hijacker and is marked for removal. Blasearch.com, Hijacker.fooriza, PUA.FoorizaBrowser hijackers (also called hijackware) are a kind of malware that alters internet browser configurations without the user’s knowledge or consent. These kinds of hijacks…

30 November

How to Remove FileShareFanatic

FileShareFanatic is a browser extension developed by Mindspark Inc. This extension offers users the ability to quickly access some of the most popular file sharing websites. While this may sound tempting and useful at start, using this extension might prove more annoying then useful. When installed FileShareFanatic hijacks your new tab page changing your default search engine to search.myway.com. Additionally it monitors user activity, recording visited websites, clicked links, viewed products, and whatever other information that can be used by the Ad network to display targeted Ads. While browsing the internet with this extension you will notice an increase of ads on pages, especially in search results. This extension injects additional ads, sponsored links, and even displays pop-up ads in order to gain revenue. FileShareFanatic has been marked as a Browser Hijacker by several top anti-virus scanners, and is scheduled for deletion. Mindspark, Search.myway.com, Search.myway, MyWay, Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.544, Adware.MyWebSearch.373376, Application.WebToolbar (A),…

29 November