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) StudyHQ Toolbar

StudyHQ Toolbar - false toolbar, which comes on a PC without user consent and hijacks your browser Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. This toolbar looks like a useful extension to help students. So, for example, this toolbar provides access to materials of a different focus: history, mathematics, science and so on.

How to remove Scarab Ransomware and decrypt .scarab and .scorpio files

Scarab Ransomware is encryption virus, that encodes your files using AES cryptography and appends .scarab extension. Following successful infection and encryption Scarab Ransomware creates IF_YOU_WANT_TO_GET_ALL_YOUR_FILES_BACK_PLEASE_READ_THIS.TXT file. And puts it on the desktop. It demand ransom between $500 and $1000 in BitCoins. Latest versions remove shadow copies of files, restore points and system state backups, not allowing users to restore files using any of this methods. At the moment files hit by Scarab Ransomware are non-decryptable. We will update this article, as soon as decryption tool appears.

How to uninstall (remove) Keytar.com

Keytar.com - a browser hijacker that comes without user consent. Keytar.com is the fake search engine and similar to Yahoo, Bing, Goole and other popular search engines. Keytar.com promises to help the user to remove irrelevant search results and enhance the browsing experience. In fact, this hijacker is annoying and brings a lot of problems. Keytar.com changes default homepage and search engine.