Remarkit is a browser plug-in. Some computer security specialists consider it an adware application. It is not a malicious computer infection, because it enters your computer only when you allow it to. Also, if you do not want to have this plug-in, you can easily remove it from your browser Remarkit. The main security issues associated with Remarkit are related to potential third party exploitation. Also, if you are a security-minded computer user, you would not want to have a plug-in that may collect information on your web browsing habits, as it might expose you to potential threats later on. Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014 - Page 12
Search.installmac.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 4, 2014
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Have you discovered Search.installmac.com set as the default search provider and the start page of the web browsers on your Mac OS X? Have you chosen this suspicious search engine yourself? If you have not, it must have entered illegally, without your authorization. Needless to say, in this case you should treat the suspicious search application as a malicious browser hijacker. As our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered, the search engine has been produced by Genieo Innovation Ltd., and Windows users have already faced the suspicious Geneio browser hijacker. If you do not remove Search.installmac.com from the affected web browsers, there is a great chance that your virtual activity will be tracked by unknown parties. Therefore, we suggest you continue reading. Read more »
WebSave
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 3, 2014
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WebSave is a browser add-on available for free at websavers.info. The application is aimed at enhancing your browsing experience by proving you with special offers, discounts and pop-up advertisements. It has been found that the application can change its name on the browsers. For example, instead of WebSave, you may find that the application is given as weesaveo. If you have already tried out the program and want to remove it from the computer, do it right now either by following the instructions provided below or by implementing a spyware removal tool. Read more »
Save Clicker
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on February 3, 2014
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Those wishing to save money when shopping online could be interested in Save Clicker. This extension is represented at saveclickersoft.info and you can install it onto Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers, despite that the latter is not listed as a compatible browser. Even though the program is meant to present you with money-saving deals whenever you shop online, our researchers have discovered that this plugin is capable of virtual spying. Furthermore, the application could help the distribution of other advertisement supported programs. If you want to prevent such suspicious activity on your personal computer, we advise that you remove Save Clicker from all affected browsers. Have you performed the removal but the advertisements keep reappearing? Continue reading to learn more about adware and its removal. Read more »
PriceSparrow
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 3, 2014
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PriceSparrow is a potentially unwanted program that is classified as browser plug-in. It is one of those applications that are supposed to help you save money when you shop online. Although PriceSparrow may present attractive deals once you open online shopping malls, you should think twice before clicking on its messages. Such plug-ins could be easily misused by cyber criminals for malware distribution, and you should never rule out such a possibility with PriceSparrow. Thus, computer security specialists urge you to remove PriceSparrow from your PC as soon as possible, at the same time safeguarding the system from any potential harm. Read more »
SerialTrunc
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 3, 2014
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SerialTrunc is a browser add-on which displays various advertisements, coupons and web banners in order to enhance your browsing experience; however, a lot of computer users find these features of the program very annoying. The application is created by Super Web, LLC, and is available at serialtrunc.com. The official website of the program is very similar to the websites of Outobox, LinkiDoo and some other free ad-supported browser add-ons. SerialTrunc.com is not the only source of the application in question because it can be bundled with other free programs. One of the programs that distribute SerialTrunc is GoForFiles, which is a P2P client enabling computer users to access computer games, movies, music and other files. We recommend that you remove SerialTrunc from the computer unless you like to be bombarded with several advertisements at a time. Read more »
Rapid-Searcher.com Search
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on February 3, 2014
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Rapid-Searcher.com Search is a browser hijacker which you should delete from your operating system as soon as possible. Even though the search engine does not look malicious and it does not provide links to corrupted websites, you certainly should not trust it if it has replaced your original search tools illegally. Mischievous hijackers often imitate authentic services so that you would continue using it while malicious activity is performed. Needless to say, if you do not remove Rapid-Searcher.com Search from your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer browsers, there is a possibility that mischievous parties will leak your personal information. To avoid such activity, you need to delete the threat and make sure that your operating system is guarded reliably. Read more »
Cryptorbit
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on February 3, 2014
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Cryptorbit is a ransomware infection that denies you desktop access and displays an obnoxious notification on your screen. The only reason why this infection gets into your computer is money, and that is exactly what you should never give to the people behind this scam. Unlike other ransomware applications, Cryptorbit does not accuse you of non-existent crimes. This program is very straightforward in what it wants you to do. However, you need to remove Cryptorbit from your computer and then make sure that you have no other infections in your system, by running a full PC scan with a licensed antimalware tool. Read more »
Windows Safety Master
Posted by Max Lehmann
on February 3, 2014
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Windows Safety Master is a fake anti-spyware program which has been designed by cyber criminals. These schemers are linked to the Rogue.VirusDoctor family of rogue security software, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have reported numerous of infections which belong to this group. Have you heard of Windows Ultimate Booster, Windows Prime Accelerator, Windows Prime Booster, and other fictitious malware removers? All of these devious infections can disrupt the running of your personal computer. For example, they can block the running of most .exe files. As you might understand already, this may create serious issues when running the entire operating system. You could be denied access to the Registry Editor, Task Manager or even the installed web browsers. Nonetheless, this should not discourage you from getting Windows Safety Master removed as soon as possible. Read more »
AdvanceMark
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on February 3, 2014
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Even though AdvanceMark promises to provide you with beneficial services, it has been revealed that this browser plugin is unreliable and should not be trusted at any point. First of all, the application is not available from its official source. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers there are tens of browser extensions which are represented with similar website layouts and identical privacy policies, and which cannot be downloaded officially. This is extremely suspicious, and so we recommend that you stay away from BlindBar, Kozaka, SizlSearch and similar add-ons. Needless to say, you need to delete AdvanceMark if it entered your personal computer in one way or another. Note that there are plenty of security risks involved with the extension, and so you should make sure that its removal is performed as soon as possible. Read more »
