IBuddy Removal. How to uninstall IBuddy (IdleTime Software) virus?

by Brendan Smith

How to remove IBuddyService (IBuddy virus)?

by Robert Bailey

FSOCIETY Virus Files of Ransomware — How to remove virus?

The Fsociety virus was originally discovered by virus analyst Amigo-A, and belongs to the ransomware type infection. This ransomware encrypts all user’s data on the PC (photos, documents, excel tables, music, videos, etc), adds its specific extension to every file, and creates the Decrypt Your Files.txt files in every folder which contains encrypted files. Fsociety Virus ☝️ Fsociety can be correctly identify as a ransomware-type infection. After the encryption process files will be renamed according to the pattern [Elliot.Alderson@mailfence.com].fsociety, which is laid in ransomware...

Exploit:JS/Axpergle.AV — Virus Removal Guide

If you see the message reporting that the Exploit:JS/Axpergle.AV was identified on your computer, or in times when your computer system functions too slowly and also offer you a huge amount of frustrations, you most definitely make up your mind to scan it for Axpergle.AV as well as clean it in a proper method. Now I will certainly show to you just how to do it. The majority of Exploit:JS/Axpergle.AV are made use of to earn a profit on you. The organized crime clarifies the selection of harmful programs to swipe your bank card information, online banking qualifications, and other information...

⚡ CYBER SECURITY NEWS

Cyberpolice neutralized phishing

Ukrainian cyberpolice neutralized one of the world’s largest phishing services

The cyberpolice of Ukraine neutralized a large phishing service, which operators’ attacked banks in eleven countries. of the Office of the Attorney General, together with employees of the Cyber Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine and the Main Investigation Department of the National Police, as well as law enforcement agencies of the United States and Australia, conducted a special operation, as a result of which the activities of one of the world’s largest phishing services were neutralized to carry out attacks on financial institutions in different countries. To...

Vovalex Ransomware

Vovalex is the first ransomware written in Dlang

A new family of ransomware called Vovalex will spread through pirated software disguised as popular Windows utilities, such as CCleaner. The Vovalex ransomware has a special feature that distinguishes it from other malware of this class. In terms of functionality and operating principle, Vovalex is no different from other ransomware: it encrypts the victim’s files and then leaves her with a ransom note. However, researcher Vitaly Kremets, who discovered new ransomware, revealed an interesting feature. According to the expert, Vovalex may be the first ransomware written in the...

Forcepoint Endpoint Chrome Extension for Windows

Forcepoint Endpoint Chrome Extension for Windows

Cybercriminals began to use an interesting method to extract confidential data from the system of the attacked user. In this, they are helped by the direct injection of malicious extensions for the Google Chrome browser on Windows systems. The main goal of attackers in this campaign is to gain control and manipulate victim data that is used in internal web applications. According to experts from the SANS Institute , attackers avoid using the Chrome Web Store and implement add-ons with their own hands. The malicious extension for Google Chrome was named Forcepoint Endpoint Chrome Extension for...

Ransom amount in ransomware attacks

The ransom amount in the ransomware attacks decreased by one third due to companies’ refuse to pay

Growing number of companies that refuse to pay for data recovery has resulted in the fact that the average ransom amount in the ransomware attacks have decreased by almost a third in the past few months, according to a new report from Coveware. to the study, in the fourth quarter of 2020, the average ransom amount decreased by 34% – from $233 817 to $154 108. Experts attribute this to the fact that more and more organizations refuse to follow the demands of ransomware operators and pay (usually in cryptocurrency) for the decryption key … Nevertheless, ransomware groups adapted...

CD Projekt Red and HelloKitty

HelloKitty ransomware was behind hacking of CD Projekt Red

Two days ago, CD Projekt Red announced that it had become a victim of the ransomware, and now information has emerged that most likely the HelloKitty ransomware was behind the attack. ransomware claimed to have stolen the source code for games such as Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3 (including an unreleased version with ray tracing) and Gwent, as well as financial, legal, administrative and HR documentation. CD Projekt Red wrote that it does not intend to negotiate with criminals and pay them a ransom, realizing that in the end, compromised data could still be disclosed. As information security...

Ziggy stopped working

Ziggy ransomware has stopped working, and its creator has released decryption keys

The creator of the Ziggy ransomware reported that the malware stopped working. And he has published keys to recover encrypted files from victims. to reports from the cybercriminal, feelings of remorse and fear of being caught forced the operators of the ransomware Ziggy to cease their activities. As the cybercriminal explained in an interview with the BleepingComputer portal, the lack of money pushed him to create the ransomware program, since he lives in a “third world country”. However, due to persistent guilt and fears over recent law enforcement operations against the Emotet botnet and...

Unwanted Programs

What is Games Search browser plugin? — Fix Guide

The Games Search search hijacker is an illustration of a standard unwanted program; such programs are spread massively these days. In this article you will see the detailed instructions of “Games Search” hijacker removal in different tactics: using anti-malware tools and hand-operated elimination method. Games Search – What is it? “Games Search” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), that is spread as a plugin for your internet browser. It is usually shared as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that aids to browse some specific details, as an...

Unwanted Pop-ups

MakeSure Ads Removal Guide — How to Fix It?

Undesirable MakeSure pop-up notices can show up out of the blue, covering the material of the website you checked or opening your web browser when you do not wish it to be opened. Clicking the MakeSure pop-up advertisement can lead to the injection of various malware or unwanted programs. In this article, you will see the tutorial of MakeSure popups removal in multiple ways, and also checking your PC for additional viruses presence. What are MakeSure pop-ups? MakeSure popups are an outcome of adware action. Adware is a type of malware that suggests you the pay-per-view of pay-per-click ads...

💡 TIPS & TUTORIALS

vulkan runtime libraries

Vulkan Runtime Libraries. How to remove it?

A lot of Windows 10 customers are quite concerned when they identify the availability of Vulkan Run Time Libraries on their PCs. The app is included in Programs and Features and is elaborated by LunarG, Inc. You ought to know that the runtime library stands for a collection of software apps and their purpose is to deliver certain functions or services. Normally, you’ll reveal there many apps and functions that are generally used by all sorts of utilities. In brief, the runtime library delivers add-on resources to the main application, thus assisting it. Once Vulkan installs itself on the...

Chromium Uninstall Fails on Windows 10

Chromium stands for an open-source web browser popular among many Windows 10 customers. In spite of its positive reviews and reliability in the industry, certain customers are experiencing problems when attempting to uninstall Chromium. Reports indicate that people are not able to remove the browser in a common manner, which might lead to more substantial problems. Even though this trouble can be something as trivial as an installation bug, it may be a more complex problem related to the presence of malware. In case you notice that you can’t uninstall Chromium, we suggest that you refer to...

mcafee disable notification

McAfee: Disable Notifications and Bundled Apps

McAfee, just as many other contemporary security tools, keeps regularly reminding you about itself. It may install various browser add-ons and display all kinds of alert notifications you might not wish to encounter. In case McAfee came with your Windows computer, you may permanently face alerts that your subscription to it has expired. This is how to remove these ongoing messages that may indeed be extremely annoying. Pay attention to this tutorial: Temporarily Disable Avast, Symantec, ESET, McAfee, Avira, Bitdefender For Windows 10. Was McAfee Initially Integrated With Your device? Try to...

COM Surrogate (dllhost.exe)

“COM Surrogate” (dllhost.exe). Its Role For Windows OS.

In case you decide to inspect your Task Manager, there’s a great possibility you’ll encounter one or more “COM Surrogate” processes active on a Windows workstation. Such processes have got the file name “dllhost.exe”, and are components of Windows OS. You’ll notice them on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and even previous versions of Windows. This tutorial is component of our regular sequence of guidelines describing various processes located in Task Manager, such as Runtime Broker, svchost.exe, dwm.exe, AMTEmu, and many others. Aren’t you aware of what those services stand for? Keep...

What is Host Process for Windows Tasks

What is Host Process for Windows Tasks?

Host Process for Windows Tasks is a very important system element that handles an important function which is required for the system to perform properly. In this post, you will see the explanation of the functions of this process, as well as the troubleshooting guide in case it consumes too much system resources. The purpose of Host Process for Windows Tasks That process serves as a “frame” for a massive construction of internal system services. Host Process for Windows Tasks is used to provide the access to needed DLLs to Windows services at the moment of system launch, and every time when...

Stop Restarting Apps On Windows 10

Prevent Windows 10 From Restarting Apps After Turn Off or On Your PC

Following this tutorial will help you to understand how to prevent your Windows 10 from restarting the apps that were active the moment you switched off or rebooted your device the next time you switch into your user account. Without a doubt, this option may be helpful for certain categories of customers, however, in my particular case, I prefer not to reopen those last utilities & applications. Why is it so? Well, even if they were active yesterday evening I might not need them today at all. Even if I do want to use them I can easily restart them again. Some people obviously agree with...