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IceFire is the name of a computer infection classified as ransomware. Cybercriminals behind it target data encryption of business users and then extort money (in Monero cryptocurrency) for file decryption. While analyzing technical reports of the virus, we saw it using a combination of cryptographic AES + RSA algorithms to encipher important pieces of data. Just like other infections of such, IceFire Ransomware uses its own extension - .iFire to highlight the restricted data. To illustrate, a file previously titled 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.iFire and become no longer accessible. Following successful encryption, cybercriminals lay out instructions on what recovery steps should be taken within the iFire-readme.txt note.

Updates-center.com is an unwanted website designed to trick into allowing malicious push-notifications. It does so by displaying phishing messages, such as "Click Allow if you are not a robot" or similar. Here are some more examples of what clickbait kinds other websites can employ: Type Allow to verify that you are not a robot, Click Allow to watch a video, Download is ready. Click Allow to download your file, Press Allow to verify that you are not a robot. Note that such messages have nothing to do with what they claim - it is simply a sneaky technique used by cybercriminals to make users enable their dubious notifications. After clicking on the "Allow" button, users will then become victims of continuous ads spamming their desktops. The ads are usually displayed in the right bottom corner and can be disguised as ostensibly real system alerts. Once again, note that such alerts are fake and must not be trusted. Furthermore, it is recommended to avoid clicking on them since they can lead to dubious pages that promote unwanted or malicious software. If you became a victim of Updates-center.com notifications, we, therefore, advise you to remove them immediately and make sure your system is safe-to-use again. You can follow our guidelines below to do it correctly and without traces. There is also some useful information you can read about how users end up on pages like Updates-center.com.

GlobalDeploy is classified as an unwanted program that sneaks into Mac without the consent of users. The way it operates is similar to the behavior of browser hijackers and adware. Users infected with such pieces of software tend to experience unwanted browser changes, such as the replacement of the default homepage and increased generation of ads. Many browser hijackers are unable to create their own results - instead, they redirect users through a chain of other dubious domains and eventually end up displaying results from legitimate engines like Google, Yahoo, or Bing. This is usually done to generate illegal traffic and gain some revenue. The effects of GlobalDeploy have been observed either due to a suspicious browser extension or desktop application that could be running in the background mode. Having such software installed and working may also lead to various security risks, ranging from malware infection through promoted ads/pages or even surveillance of sensitive data (passwords, IP-addresses, geolocations). If you are struggling to get rid of the assigned changes on your own, you can follow our guide to do so fast and correctly. We will also give you some useful information on how to protect yourself against such threats in the future.

On the initial basis, RunDLL (also RunDLL32.exe) is an integral file of Dynamic Link Library modules that function in correlation with the Windows Registry. The proper operation of all DLL files is meant to ensure faster response speed and memory management while using various apps and Windows processes. If one of such files has been deleted, is missing, or Windows is simply unable to verify its location, the system will prompt a box alert with a relevant message about the error that happened. DLL files stated in error messages can vary vastly, depending on which one of them failed to undergo successful verification by Windows. We have already had multiple guides dedicated to some popular RunDLL errors with files like MSVCP110.dll, D3D12.dll, VCRUNTIME140.dll, CONCRT140.dll, MSVCR110.dll, and API-MS-WIN-CRT-RUNTIME-l1-1-0.dll as well. As a rule, users who receive RunDLL errors can encounter messages with slightly different content and also a specified directory where the file could not be found.

Gl-search.com is classified as an unwanted browser domain. This domain got most likely installed without your consent - probably after you downloaded some dubious software from the Internet. As a result, Gl-search.com became permanently visible instead of the default homepage and search engine as well. It is usually browser hijackers that cause such changes in browser settings. Being installed in the form of a desktop app or browser add-on, the hijacker can prevent reset attempts that users may try to perform in order to remove the assigned modifications. Also, browser hijackers are often suspected of abusing data-tracking abilities. This, in other words, means that hijacker developers are able to collect sensitive information such as IP-addresses, geolocations, and passwords, which can be therefore sold for revenue purposes. The main argument used by the developers to make users let their software running is ostensibly better search results, more relevancy, and convenience while surfing the web. Unfortunately, this is rarely true and simply used to cover shady activity with allegedly useful features. This and more reasons we outlined above illustrate how devastating Gl-search.com can be and why it should be removed from your browser. Some users think they can delete it on their own, however, it is important to make sure no residual files and traces are left after removal. Feel free to use our guide below to do so.

Venus is a ransomware-type virus that was recently discovered by a malware researcher called S!Ri. Its main function is file encryption and also the extortion of money for decryption from victims. While enciphering data with cryptographic algorithms, all the affected files get changed with the .venus extension. To illustrate, if 1.pdf ends up affected by the infection, it will become 1.pdf.venus also and reset its original icon. After this, victims get to familiarize themselves with decryption instructions inside of the README.txt note. Desktop wallpapers get replaced as well.

Ourcoolblog.com is an adware website that shows clickbait messages to trick users into allowing push notifications. There are millions of clones having traits similar to Ourcoolblog.com. Once users end up on such websites, they are asked to click on the Allow button in order to skip ads, watch a video, download files, or other clickbait titles. Providing such permission will let Ourcoolblog.com spam your desktop with low-quality ads and banners. The content displayed by Ourcoolblog.com depends on your browsing habits and geolocation, which are analyzed by the unwanted page. Unfortunately, whilst some users end up on Ourcoolblog.com only once after clicking on advertising banners, others may stumble into this redirect each time at browser startup. This might be due to unwanted software that can be installed on your PC. In this case, Ourcoolblog.com will have broader access to your browser settings, which may allow it to collect personal data (e.g. passwords, IP-addresses, geolocations, credentials, etc.). Such websites are supported by rogue applications that are downloaded by users unintentionally. Trying to use traditional methods may not help you remove Ourcoolblog.com completely. This is why it is worth reading our guidelines below to learn professional instructions on how to delete software causing Ourcoolblog.com's presence.

Adforyounews.com is an unwanted infection that incarnates both adware and browser hijacker capabilities. It is actually a "social engineering", that fakes browser alerts to subscribe users to real browser notifications. Once it gets settled in your PC, special scripts will change browser settings to show intrusive and irritating banners that redirect users to malicious pages. Additionally, the app generates offers alongside coupons that supposedly help you save money on online shopping. In fact, the purpose of Adforyounews.com is to make you open as many ads as possible. This way, extortionists collect rake-offs (illegal revenue) from generated clicks. Not to mention that such programs can gather personal data and sell it on shady pages to earn money. As mentioned in the beginning, Adforyounews.com also acts as a fake search engine that readdresses your queries through a chain of unwanted content. All of these traits characterize Adforyounews.com as a potentially unwanted domain, browser hijacker, therefore, it has to be removed from your PC once and for all.