Monthly Archives: January 2014 - Page 9

Websearch.pu-results.info

Websearch.pu-results.info

Have you noticed that your homepage is different even though you can swear that you have not changed it? It might be that you have websearch.pu-results.info onto your system. This program is classified as a browser hijacker because it changes the homepage and your default search engine without your actual permission. This program belongs to the Search-NewTab software family and works very similarly as websearch.searchsunmy.info, websearch.searchguru.info, and websearch.oversearch.info, which is why you have to avoid all of them. All these applications might lead you to potential threats, which is why we recommend that you remove them if you notice their existence. Read more »

Driver Pro

Driver Pro

Driver Pro is a legal program that is supposed to help you update your drivers on time. Needless to say, that you need to register it in order to use the program to the fullest, but first and foremost the question is whether you really need it. Naturally, since Driver Pro is not a computer malware, it does not enter your system surreptitiously, but it is possible for the program to arrive bundled with freeware. In case you have installed Driver Pro along with third party applications, our general piece of advice would be to remove it from your PC. Read more »

RandomPrice

RandomPrice is a free browser plug-in which provides online shoppers with online deals, coupons, and various offers to save your money. The supposedly helpful program has an official website randomprice.net and may also be acquired alongside other free programs. Due to the fact that it can be bundled with other browser add-ons and free desktop programs, you should always pay attention to the terms of use that you are provided with. RandomPrice is regarded as adware program and if you have just installed it, we recommend that you take action to remove it from the PC and the browsers. Read more »

SparkleBox Toolbar

Have you recently installed SparkleBox Toolbar from its website sparklebox.co.uk and it causes you more disadvantages than advantages? Unfortunately, we have to upset you because the most what you can do to change this situation is to remove this program from your system. As you might have probably noticed, this application promises to help you gain access to 120 free resources, search the web straight from the toolbar, and send you messages regarding new resources and their addition. However, this browser plugin has even more drawbacks, which is why we recommend that you remove SparkleBox Toolbar from your system. This article will help you to get rid of this program, so, please, read it entirely. Read more »

Sense

Sense

The suspicious adware Sense is a program which is meant to help online advertisers to promote various services and products. Even though there are plenty of reliable advertisement servers, this is not one of them. As research shows, the program could be downloaded together with MywebSearch. Our malware researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered that you may be presented with online offers by this advertisement supported software after installing fictitious browser updates from update-browser.org and updating-your-browser.org as well. Have you clicked on links routing you to these websites? You certainly should not install the suggested updates simply because they are not authentic and are only meant to trick you into installing a bunch of unnecessary, useless or potentially dangerous applications. Regardless, if adware is already running on the PC, you should delete it. Please continue reading to find out how you can remove Sense. Read more »

Freshy Toolbar

Freshy Toolbar

Freshly Toolbar is a browser extension based on Conduit Platform. The application can change the home page and the default search engine to search.conduit.com; hence we recommend that you remove it from the PC and restore your previous settings. Freshly Toolbar works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, but unlike in the cases of adware programs, you need to download the toolbar for every browser separately. If you use Mozilla and cannot uninstall the toolbar, do not worry. Remove it from the browser and when scan the system. It is advisable to take action immediately because the toolbar can monitor your browsing sessions and provide you with various advertisements. Read more »

Deal Dropper

Deal Dropper

Have you installed a program which promises to help you hunt discounts by providing various coupons and promo codes? We guess that you have Deal Dropper onto your system. This application is compatible with all the most popular browsers, which is why you will not be able to avoid ads after you install it. The most what you can do is to remove Deal Dropper entirely and promise yourself not to install it again. Read more »

Adware.Shop-Up

Adware.Shop-Up

Adware.Shop-Up is a browser add-on which displays different advertisements when browsing various websites, including eBay, Amazon, Walmart, and some others. Due to the advertisements, the application is regarded as adware and should be removed from the PC. The application works on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer and you are likely to acquire it alongside other free applications. Since such programs as Adware.Shop-Up are very often bundled with browser extensions and other programs, you should always pay attention to the terms of use or the license agreement of the program.  The more attention you pay to the programs that you want to install, the more chances you have to prevent adverse results, including computer infections and system malfunctions. Read more »

NewSaver

NewSaver

NewSaver is a browser extension that is supposed to help you save money and provide you with the newest updates on the most popular products that are on sale in various online shopping malls. However, the problem is that NewSaver can hardly be reliable, because it definitely functions as adware application which constantly displays third party advertisements. Such applications should not be allowed to remain on your computer, because they can be exploited by cyber criminals for corrupted marketing scams and even malware distribution. Hence, it would be for the best to remove NewSaver from your computer. Read more »

CryptoLocker

CryptoLocker

CryptoLocker is one of the most clandestine infections you may discover running on your operating Windows system. The malicious threat can corrupt your personal computer if certain security cracks are discovered by cyber criminals. Social engineering scams, misleading advertisements, bundled downloads and other vulnerabilities could be used to drop the threat without any of your knowledge. Nonetheless, the threat is usually distributed with the help of infected PDF attachments within spam emails. It has been noticed that the names of UPS, FedEx and other trusted companies could be used to trick you into opening these emails and their attachments. Read more »