Monthly Archives: March 2014 - Page 3

RightCoupon

RightCoupon

Even though RightCoupon can be downloaded from right-coupon.com, in most cases this application enters the computer silently, without the knowledge of its owner. Regardless of how the extension is installed onto Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers, as soon as it is activated, it will release various online offers known as ‘Ads by RightCoupon’. If you have not installed the plugin yourself, you should check the browsers for the add-on as soon as you discover these advertisements. In some cases you may be unable to locate and remove RightCoupon because advertisements using this tag could be related to other browser extensions, like TrustedShopper. Please continue reading to learn how to locate and delete undesirable, potentially intrusive applications. Read more »

Windows AntiBreach Patrol

Windows AntiBreach Patrol

Windows AntiBreach Patrol is a rogue anti-spyware program, which you should remove from the computer once you find that it is running system scans. The application replaces Windows Antivirus Patrol, Windows Pro Defence Kit, Windows Defence Unit, and many other rogue security programs. Windows AntiBreach Patrol is attributed to the Rogue.VirusDoctor family, which is a group of fraudulent security tools that display the same behavior and have identical interfaces. Rogue.VirusDoctor programs resemble Microsoft’s programs because their interfaces contain icons typical of Windows operating systems. These well-planned features help remote attackers to deceive unsuspecting computer users into purchasing the full version of Windows AntiBreach Patrol, which you should ignore if you want to save money and protect your credit card information. Read more »

istart.webssearches.com

istart.webssearches.com

If you are not sure how istart.webssearches.com has become the home page of your browsers, it suggests that you tend to pay no attention to the websites that you browse and programs that you install. The home page istart.webssearches.com is promoted by a browser hijacker called Webssearches, which can hijack your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The removal of istart.webssearches.com is a must if you want to browse the Internet as usual. Read more »

NRA Toolbar

NRA Toolbar

NRA Toolbar is a browser plugin that can easily be considered to be a potentially unwanted application as well. Based on its name, the application seems to be directly related to the National Rifle Association of America, which is a nonprofit organization, founded to promote firearm safety, competence and ownership. Nevertheless, it seems that NRA Toolbar is more of a nuisance rather than a useful browser application, not to mention that it might be exploited to make your system vulnerable to outside threats. It is obvious that you need to remove NRA Toolbar from the PC to ensure its safety. Read more »

Frontier Browser Assistant

Frontier Browser Assistant

Have you noticed Frontier Browser Assistant on your computer? You should know that it is not obligatory to erase it from your PC because it is not going to do anything bad. However, you should be very careful with the program if you have downloaded from unreliable sources. What is more, it is not very likely that you will be able to download Frontier Browser Assistant from its official website because this product is very old and it used to appear on Dell computers mainly. Of course, you can easily remove it from the system anytime. Read more »

search.webssearches.com

search.webssearches.com

Even if you are not a computer expert, you can definitely tell that search.webssearches.com has something to do with online web search. It is actually an address of a search engine that can be forcefully set as your default search provider when you get infected with Webssearches browser hijacker. Browser hijackers are considerable computer threats that can further on expose you to other malicious programs, such as Trojans, worms or even fake antivirus applications. It goes without saying that you need to terminate search.webssearches.com and other related applications from your computer; otherwise you may suffer dire consequences. Read more »

Crimsolite

Crimsolite is not a beneficial browser extension. Even though on crimsolite.co the program is represented as an irreplaceable tool which is meant to improve the web and enhance your browsing experience, there is no doubt that plugin is not all that. Do you believe that the extension could help you search the web, compare prices and online deals? Do you believe that the application will help you save time and money when shopping online? This is what is meant to attract potential users; however, the application is not available for installation, at least not from the official website. Overall, we do advise to have Crimsolite removed from the computer if you have discovered it running on Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers. If you continue reading, you will learn more about the extension, its activity, third party affiliates and, of course, the removal. Read more »

Windows Antivirus Patrol

Windows Antivirus Patrol

Windows Antivirus Patrol is a fraudulent computer application which looks like a computer security tool. The bogus program is likely to be installed without your permission; hence, the computer should contain a reputable malware prevention tool. Windows Antivirus Patrol is part of the Rogue.VirusDoctor family, which includes Windows Security Master, Windows Protection Booster, Windows AntiVirus Booster, and a great many other threats. All these malicious programs can be installed onto your computer in different ways, including file sharing websites and websites for adults. Once installed, the application launches its fake scanner, which provides you with a list of Trojans, worms, and other threats. Read more »

Hyves Toolbar

Hyves Toolbar

Hyves Toolbar is a browser plug-in that is supposed to provide you with an instant access to Hyvesgames website. However, the website itself does not seem to be offering any type of toolbar at the moment, so if you have this extension installed, it is very probable that it is created and distributed by a third party, such as Conduit. Consequently, it is highly recommended to remove Hyves Toolbar from your computer, because it could display a wide range of commercial advertisements that promote unreliable content. The plug-in is not a computer infection, but it still poses some security concerns one should not ignore. Read more »

Radio PI Community Toolbar

Radio PI Community Toolbar

Radio PI Community Toolbar is a browser plug-in that is often mistaken for a browser hijacker. However, browser hijackers are malicious computer infections that modify your browser settings behind your back. Radio PI Community Toolbar, on the other hand, does not do anything of the kind. It may change your default home page and search engine to search.conduit.com, but that will be done with your permission. In case you want to terminate Radio PI Community Toolbar from your computer, you can do it by uninstalling the plug-in via Control Panel. Read more »