Monthly Archives: January 2016 - Page 4

TestForSpeed Toolbar

TestForSpeed Toolbar

TestForSpeed Toolbar is one of the newest browser plugins developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. It uses the Click to Install method to enter systems, which means that users only need to click on one button in order to install TestForSpeed Toolbar. In case of TestForSpeed Toolbar, this button is placed at the top of its official website free.testforspeed.com. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of users who believe that TestForSpeed Toolbar is a really useful browser plugin. We cannot blame them because TestForSpeed Toolbar promises to help users find the speed of their Internet connections (e.g. upload and download speeds). In addition, the toolbar says that it will provide users with various tips that will help them to speed up the Internet connection. Even though the toolbar seems to be really useful, it is not that decent. There is even a possibility that this toolbar-hijacker will expose you to threats in a short while. We do not say that you cannot keep TestForSpeed Toolbar; however, you will do that at your own risk. Read more »

YourSpeedTestNow

YourSpeedTestNow

If you are interested in testing your Internet connection speed, you have to be careful about the tools you choose to use. YourSpeedTestNow is one of the many suspicious, potentially unreliable tools that might offer a seemingly attractive service just to trick you into acting in a way that would benefit someone else. In this case, we are talking about third-party service providers and advertisers that can use this suspicious extension to learn more about you, your browsing habits, and possibly expose you to sponsored links. If you do not want to be tracked by unknown parties, and you are not interested in being exposed to potentially misleading ads, you need to eliminate software that is associated with this kind of activity. Unfortunately, most users who are dealing with the removal of YourSpeedTestNow also find that they need to get rid of a browser hijacker. Continue reading to learn how to recognize these suspicious programs and how to deal with them. Read more »

Saver

Saver

Saver is an ad-supported program that is available on savey.net. Some users come across this website themselves and download this program; however, we are sure that it is spread in a different way too because this software is rather prevalent. If Saver ever manages to enter your system too, you will notice its folder called Saver in C:\Program Files (x86) (C:\ Program Files). This folder will contain such files as IEPluginSetup.msi, Microsoft.mshtml.dll, SaverSolution.msi, and System.Data.SQLite.dll. Even though Saver looks rather decent, we suggest that you remove it from your system because this program is not that useful and trustworthy as it seems to be. In fact, this product might even put your system into danger, whereas commercial ads this program shows might interfere with your browsing activities and redirect you to untrustworthy web pages. There is a huge risk that you will encounter undesirable software there, so if you do not want to encounter malicious software, delete Saver from the system right now. Read more »

Wind Browser

Wind Browser

There are more and more Chromium-based browsers popping up everywhere, and Wind Browser is one of the newer discoveries. This suspicious browser is not that much different from Unico Browser, Tesla Browser, and other infamous browsers that all try to mimic Google Chrome. In some cases, these web browsers even replace Chrome as the default browser and remove its shortcuts. We have found this program to set itself as the default browser, and this is not the only reason why it is suspicious. For example, the way this software uses tracking cookies is not explained fully in the Terms of Use document (Пользовательское соглашение). If you believe it, the data collected does not include personally-identifiable information, which is good news. Unfortunately, that does not make this browser much less suspicious. If you want to learn why we advise removing Wind Browser, please continue reading. Read more »

NanoLocker

NanoLocker

If you have never encountered ransomware applications before, you might be confused to see NanoLocker on your screen. However, if your desktop was adorned with a red notification that tells you owe somebody money, then you have definitely been infected with this malicious program. A ransomware program is a type of computer infection that promises to undo the effects of its payload if you pay a predetermined amount of money via Darknet channels. It goes without saying that users should never give their money away to cyber criminals. Your job right now is to remove NanoLocker from your computer, and then safeguard it so that similar intruders would never enter it again. Read more »

PackageTracking Toolbar

PackageTracking Toolbar

PackageTracking Toolbar promises to help you track packages and provide you with printable coupons. Whether you order packages using FedEX, UPS, or USPS, this toolbar claims that it can help you track all your packages, and many users are attracted by this promise. Although this tool might seem useful, in reality, it only provides links to websites that you might be able to use for postage tracking. Trusting programs that are capable of routing to potentially unfamiliar third-party sites is always dangerous, and this is one of the many things that you need to think about. You also need to think about third-party software, tracking cookies, unfamiliar search tools, and silent activity. Yes, if you install this toolbar, you will be exposed to all that, and this is why it is a good idea to remove PackageTracking Toolbar from your operating system. Although this toolbar is identical to hundreds of other toolbars created by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc., you should refer to articles that correspond to every single one of them individually. Read more »

Search.wowmusix.com

Search.wowmusix.com

Search.wowmusix.com is a search engine which will replace your homepage and search engine on the Google Chrome browser after you install the extension called Search by WowMusix from the Chrome Web Store. The extension can be downloaded from its official website wowmusix.com as well. Unfortunately, many users believe that this extension is a really trustworthy one and install it on their browsers. The reason why so many users decide to do that is simple – it convinces gullible users that they will be able to play albums of all the favorite artists for free. We are in doubt that WowMusix will give you unlimited access to music; however, we are 100% sure that all the users who decide to add this extension will notice the presence of Search.wowmusix.com in the place of their default homepages and search engines. Read more »

Search.yourradionow.com

Search.yourradionow.com

If your browser’s homepage, new tab page, and search provider have been changed to Search.yourradionow.com, then you have to remove, because this search engine is bound to cause you trouble. After analyzing it, our malware analysts have classified it as a browser hijacker. It was classified as such because this search engine is distributed using deceptive techniques and is set to automatically modify your browser’s settings without your consent. This is done to redirect web traffic and subject Internet surfers to potentially unreliable promotional links. Such practices are unacceptable, and so this website is nothing short of malicious. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »

KidStart Savings Prompt

KidStart Savings Prompt

KidStart Savings Prompt is a tool that provides services that users are introduced to via kidstart.co.uk. This tool is introduced as a useful shopping assistant that should help save money while you shop online. However, Anti-Spyware-101.com research team believes that this is a tool for third parties to showcase their offers. Although you might think you are the one that this program serves, it is more likely that third-party vendors are the ones that have the most use out of this advertising-supported program. Third parties have the opportunity to showcase their own offers via pop-ups, banners, and other kinds of advertising that are selected specifically for you using tracking cookies. Third-parties are allowed installing cookies, and they are also provided with your personal information, which is why most users delete KidStart Savings Prompt without any hesitation. Read more »

HiDef Media Player

HiDef Media Player

HiDef Media Player advertises itself as a free media player that has hundreds of built-in codecs for playing all kinds of media files. The player itself works on Windows OS only, and many users download and install this piece of software themselves because they believe that they will be able to open all kinds of files, even those that are slightly damaged. We do not say that people cannot use HiDef Media Player; however, they should still know that this software is a typical potentially unwanted application (PUP). In other words, there are several suspicious facts noticed about it. We will provide more information about this media player further in this article. Below the article you will also find the manual removal instructions. Use them in case you decide not to keep HiDef Media Player on board after reading through this article. Read more »