Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions
What is RAA?
RAA is a ransomware-type virus written in the JavaScript language. It is distributed using malicious email attachments - RAA claims to be a .doc document. Once opened, RAA script creates and opens a fake Word document, which appears corrupted.
Although victims may believe that the opened document (email attachment) is simply corrupted, RAA encrypts files in the background using an asymmetric RSA-256 encryption algorithm.
Furthermore, it appends the name of each encrypted file with the .locked extension - making it straightforward to determine which files are encrypted. A !!!README!!![VICTIM'S-UNIQUE-ID].rtf file is then created, which is placed on the desktop.
What is Froovr?
Froovr is a potentially unwanted program identical to GamesCrystal, GamesLagoon, GamingTreasure, and a number of other applications that offer functionality to play various Flash games.
Initially, Froovr might appear legitimate, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, display of intrusive online advertisements, tracking of users' web browsing activity), Froovr is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
What is Gamesopolis?
Gamesopolis is a deceptive application claiming to allow users to play various Flash games. On initial inspection, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, this application is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
Gamesopolis is likely to infiltrate systems without users’ permission, collect various user/system information, and continually delivers intrusive online advertisements.
What is search.searcheeh.com?
Email Enhanced is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) falsely claiming to allow quick access to emails.
These claims often trick users into believing that Email Enhanced is a legitimate app, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation without users' consent, tracking of web browsing activity, display of intrusive online advertisements, and unwanted browser redirects), Email Enhanced is classed as a browser hijacker.
What is search.searchwytsn.com?
Watch Your TV Shows Now is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users watch various TV channels via the Internet. These fake promises often trick users into believing that Watch Your TV Shows Now is a legitimate application, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Watch Your TV Shows Now often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Following successful infiltration, Watch Your TV Shows Now generates intrusive online advertisements, tracks users' web browsing activity, and continually causes unwanted browser redirects.
What is Web Timer?
Web Timer is a deceptive application claiming to provide a number of browser-enhancing functions. These false claims often trick users into believing that Web Timer is a legitimate application, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation without users' consent, tracking of web browsing activity, and display of intrusive online advertisements.
What is Centurion_Legion?
Centurion_Legion is ransomware belonging to the Troldesh family of viruses. After system infiltration, Centurion_Legion encrypts various files stored on the victim's computer. During encryption, Centurion_Legion extends the name of each encrypted file with .centurion_legion_@_aol.com.xtbl Furthermore, this ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper.
What is Yealt?
Yealt is a deceptive application developed by Yontoo that infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, this bogus app continually delivers various intrusive online advertisements and records information relating to users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, Yealt is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
What is Advanced ScreenSnapshot?
According to the developers (Wisemana), Advanced ScreenSnapshot provides users with screenshot-related features - "ScreenSnapshot The most convenient way to take a customizable screenshot." This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Advanced ScreenSnapshot is categorized as an adware-type application employing stealth infiltration.
After successful installation on Internet browsers without users' permission, Advanced ScreenSnapshot generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.
What is search.searchffn.com?
Find Forms Now is a deceptive application that supposedly allows the use of various tax payment forms. Some users may believe that these claims are genuine and that Find Forms Now is a legitimate application, however, this app is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation (Find Forms Now usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission). Following successful infiltration, the app generates intrusive online advertisements, gathers personally identifiable information, and causes continual unwanted browser redirects.
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