Tim Kas

Tim Kas

Computer security specialist. I try to do my best and share my knowledge with you by creating simple-to-follow and useful guides on various topics about computer security.

How to uninstall (remove) Start4u

Start4u - Potentially unwanted program that comes into your computer in the form of an extension to the browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer). This program comes without user consent. Start4u is an advertising product, since the main problem with this program - distribute advertising, products of partner sites, and so on.

How to uninstall (remove) StartJoy‎

StartJoy‎ - a malicious program that comes as an extension to the browser without the user's consent. StartJoy‎ hijacks popular browsers, e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. After penetrating the computer, this program starts to display banners, coupons and pop-ups, which may relate to a popular partner sites (eBay, AliExpress, and so on). Thus, StartJoy‎ is trying to force users to spend money.

How to remove Stampado Ransomware and decrypt .locked files

Stampado Ransomware is ransomware virus, that uses asymmetric AES-256 encryption to encrypt important files on users machine. Its particularity is that anyone can buy "license" for this ransomware and spread it using his or her own channels. Virus then demands a ransom from user to send secret key that will allow to decrypt infected files. Stampado "encourages" user to pay the ransom faster by giving 96 hours deadline. It also removes random files every 6 hours and that is called "Russian Roulette". This is done After this period private key will be deleted and encryption will be impossible.

How to uninstall (remove) Clear Web Search

Clear Web Search - a browser extension that comes without user consent. Clear Web Search is not a virus, but it is malware. After penetration into the PC, it starts to display a ton of unnecessary advertising with different content (banners, coupons, links to ad sites, and so on). Clear Web Search promises to help the user to save money. Clear Web Search shows the most "best" offer.