Monthly Archives: April 2014 - Page 9

iWebar

iWebar

Adware helper iWebar can be installed onto Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox web browsers silently, without your permission. The application is published by Goobzo Ltd., and so there is no question why it is presented alongside other programs published by the same company. Adware Sense, YTDownloader, Youtube Accelerator, JollyWallet, ShopperPro and Object Browser are the programs which can travel bundled with the suspicious adware helper. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers advise that you remove iWebar from the PC because this is a highly intrusive application which can be used for a variety of questionable processes, including virtual data collection and software updating. Read more »

The ICE Cyber Crime Center Virus

The ICE Cyber Crime Center Virus

The ICE Cyber Crime Center Virus is the name of a ransomware infection which locks the screen of a computer in order to suspend your ability to access computer applications. The ICE Cyber Crime Center Virus is the term used to refer to one of the version of the Reveton malware, which has been circulating on the network for a long time and has managed to deceive many computer users around the world. This Trojan horse is spread mainly via adult websites; however, the same behavior is exhibited by some other ransomware infections. Read more »

Api.paltip.com

Api.paltip.com

Api.paltip.com is a server that belongs to PalTip, or paltip.com, which enables computer users to earn commission. If you find an api.paltip.com web banner when you access some shopping websites, it means that your browser, most likely Google Chrome, contains the PalTip browser add-on. Api.paltip.com, or simply PalTip, is a legitimate service which is used by computer users to recommend products and earn money every time the recommendation is reviewed and accepted by another computer user. Read more »

Arcade Frontier

Arcade Frontier

Arcade Frontier is a browser extension which is presented via arcadefrontier.com. The plugin does not have a direct download link; however, if you click Premium Games and try to play the promoted online games, you will be asked to install the application first. Needless to say, you should not install the program without thinking about it first. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers advise that you check the Privacy Policy before you decide upon anything. If you mind the program collecting information about your virtual activity and enabling third party advertising, you certainly should not install it. Do you want to learn how to remove Arcade Frontier? This report will explain why computer users choose to delete the application and how this process can be carried out. Read more »

qone8 Uninstall

qone8 Uninstall

Qone8, or qone8.com, is a search engine owned by Taiwand Shui Mu Chih Ching Technology Limited and is promoted by browser hijackers. The search engine is claimed to be enhanced by Google and capable of retrieving relevant websites, intranets, databases and other online content. However, the fact that Qone8 can replace the home page and the search provider of popular Internet browsers without the user’s permission should not be disregarded. Browser hijacking is an instance of privacy violation, and, if you have no choice but to use Qone8, it is time to take some serious measures. In order to start using another search engine and prevent undesirable third parties’ content, you have to remove Qone8 from the PC first. Read more »

ilivid Removal

ilivid Removal

Ilivid.com is a website that distributes iLivid Free Download Manager. If you have found yourself at the website, you most probably got redirected after having clicked a pop-up ad, or an embedded text-link. iLivid is well-known as a potentially unwanted application that can modify your browser settings and install a number of additional applications neither of us needs. However, it is not a computer infection, and users need to understand that if they do not install iLivid via ilivid.com, then it is very likely that the application has arrived bundled with freeware. Read more »

Gos.drivedo.net

Ignore advertisements presented via Gos.drivedo.net because this advertising domain is unreliable and is connected to suspicious, potentially intrusive browser extensions. Whether you have PassShow or other advertisement supported browser extensions running on the browsers, it is possible that they have enabled the connection to the suspicious advertising domain. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that in order to remove Gos.drivedo.net advertisements you might need to delete the suspicious browser extensions first. Continue reading to find out how the connection to the domain is made, why it is dangerous, and how you should terminate potentially malicious activity. Read more »

Gio.mappingdone.net

Advertising-supported programs usually use advertising platforms like Gio.mappingdone.net in order to show various pop-up ads. It means that you are going to be bothered by different kinds of advertisements if you have an adware that is associated with Gio.mappingdone.net. In such a case, you should definitely not let the program stay on your PC because you will not be able to browse the web without interruptions and you might even infect your system with malicious software. As these ads will appear on all the browsers without exceptions, the possibility to infect the system with malicious software is rather high. Thus, the cleverest solution is to get rid of the undesirable program that works together with Gio.mappingdone.net. Read more »

AppToU

AppToU

AppToU is an adware application that can slow down your browser and spam you with annoying commercial advertisements. The main excuse this application makes is that AppToU should help you save money on your purchases online. In other words, AppToU should provide you with information on optimal price list throughout an extensive list of online stores. Unfortunately, the application does not seem to do anything of the kind, and if you have it installed on your computer, it would be in your best interest to remove AppToU right now. Adware applications are not dangerous computer infections, but they could be risky. Read more »

DownloadCrowd.com

DownloadCrowd.com domain name appears on pop-ups that attack you suddenly out of nowhere. But is it really so? Pop-ups are usually just annoying nuisances, but if you see them appear during your web browsing sessions constantly, it may be the first sign that your computer’s security has been compromised. If you see DownloadCrowd.com pop-ups appear, scan your computer with SpyHunter free scanner to see whether you have any adware or potentially unwanted programs installed and if so, remove them immediately. By removing all adware programs you will be able to get rid of DownloadCrowd.com pop-ups as well. Read more »