Monthly Archives: April 2016 - Page 7

Searchtudo.com

Posted by on April 12, 2016 No comments
Searchtudo.com

In this description, we are going to provide you with an analysis of a new search engine called Searchtudo.com. You may want to remove this search engine from your computer because it is distributed in such a manner that sets it as your browser’s homepage and search provider, possibly without your knowledge or consent. We, therefore, believe that it is undesirable. Furthermore, it is set to display commercial advertisements in its search results, and it is likely that at least some of the promotions can be of malicious nature. We invite you to read this short description if your homepage and search provider have been changed to it. Read more »

4zip

Posted by on April 12, 2016 No comments
4zip

Although the official installer of 4zip is followed by a statement “No Adware. No Spyware. No Pop-Ups. No Trojans,” installing this program is not a good idea. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed this threat in our internal lab, and it was found that it can infiltrate other computer threats, which is why we classify it as a PUP, which is short for “potentially unwanted program.” Although this program promises supposedly the best file compression services, it is most important that these supposedly beneficial services are followed by malicious activity. Unfortunately, many computer users are still careless, and they do not take time to research software before installing it. Are you careless as well? If you are, it is not surprising that you have downloaded this PUP. If you keep reading, you will discover how to delete 4zip, as well as other threats potentially active on your computer. Read more »

MapsEasy Toolbar

Posted by on April 11, 2016 No comments
MapsEasy Toolbar

MapsEasy Toolbar is an annoying and potentially unreliable application that may affect all major browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. Our malware specialists have categorized this browser extension as a bad toolbar due to the suspicious traits it showed during the test. It is possible that the contents you can engage with through this tool are not always reliable. Therefore, you may be exposed to unsafe web content, which could make you and your computer’s system security more vulnerable. Since there are several ways how the presence of this toolbar may harm your computer, we think that you would be better off without it. If you do not want to end up on malicious websites and infect your computer with more threats, you should not even hesitate to remove MapsEasy Toolbar. If you need a reliable application related to travelling, maps, and directions, we recommend that you carry on with your search instead of putting up with this questionable toolbar. Read more »

SecuriDex

Posted by on April 11, 2016 No comments
SecuriDex

At first sight, SecuriDex looks like a regular media player, but later it begins to act in a manner that is not expected from a legitimate program. After launching the program, users notice a notification that informs about malicious software on their computers. The warning keeps appearing while the program is working or when you start it again. Every user should know that the alert is fake and to get rid of it, the application should be deleted from the system. The software cannot infect your computer with malware, but the notification could be cyber criminals’ attempt to access your private information or extort money from you. Because of this suspicious behavior, the application is classified as potentially unwanted program (PUP). Read more »

DraftFactor

Posted by on April 11, 2016 No comments
DraftFactor

DraftFactor is a questionable desktop application that promises you sports feeds from your favorite teams; but what you may really be introduced to is potentially harmful third-party content and advertisements. Due to it functionality, our malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have classified it as an adware application. This program is quite suspicious since even its official installer seems to carry a number of malware infections and potentially unwanted programs as well. But we have found that no matter how this application sneaks onto your computer, it always involves other malware infections somehow. This adware has proved to be an identical clone of Job Knows, Weather Do, and FamilyGurus that have recently hit the web and infiltrated computers around the world. It is important to understand that the displayed third-party ads and promoted pages are not only annoying and distracting, but they may also present virtual security threats when engaged with. Therefore, you should remove DraftFactor right away and identify all other potential threat sources on your computer. Read more »

GoGameGo

Posted by on April 11, 2016 No comments
GoGameGo

Our security analysts have tested a browser extension called GoGameGo and have come to the conclusion that it is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that you ought to remove. In this description, we will cover this program’s origins and distribution methods, functionality and what potential threats it can pose to your computer’s security. In general, potentially unwanted programs pose no threat, but this particular program comes with a search engine that is set as the default homepage and promotes commercial content via its search results. Thus, you may be exposed to untrustworthy websites that feature downloads of shady software. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »

CalendarSpark

Posted by on April 11, 2016 No comments
CalendarSpark

CalendarSpark is the newest product of Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. It looks quite useful at first glance, which explains why users tend to install the extension of CalendarSpark themselves. At the time of writing there are 16 605 Google Chrome users who have already installed this software. This is not surprising at all because CalendarSpark claims to provide “easy-to-use family and life planning calendar tools.” Even though this piece of software seems to be very useful, the majority of users who install it do not know that it will change their homepages, search engines, and probably, the New Tab page settings. If you have also noticed that all these settings have been changed after the installation of CalendarSpark and you want to restore them, you will have to delete the extension from all your browsers. You should definitely do that too if this extension has sneaked onto your computer without permission and applied all those changes without your consent. Read more »

Travel Giga

Posted by on April 8, 2016 No comments
Travel Giga

Our researchers warn users that Travel Giga is yet another adware that is very similar to BeautyBrilliant, BuiltMoneyMaker, etc. It appears that the application is yet another creation of Max Speedy (Fried Cookie Ltd) that is a company known to be a primary distributor of unwanted software. The program might show you ads or even open new browser windows and load unreliable web pages, so do not be surprised if it will show you a dating website or any other site that has nothing to do with travel offers. You should try to avoid such redirection because you might land on suspicious web pages that could be harmful to your computer. Since the program displays a whole other content than it promises, there are no reason to keep it on your system. If you scroll down, you will find removal instructions below the article. Read more »

Gsrch.com

Posted by on April 8, 2016 No comments
Gsrch.com

A browser hijacker is a concealed security threat that can jeopardize your computer’s security. Therefore, we recommend that you remove Gsrch.com from your computer because it falls into the category of browser hijackers due to its dishonest distribution methods. We want to inform you that, in most cases, this hijacker infects computers secretly. Its purpose is to replace your browser’s homepage address and search provider, and thus, redirect web traffic. As a result, you will become subjected to customized search results that contain promotional links of unverifiable legitimacy. Read more »

Game Wham

Posted by on April 8, 2016 No comments
Game Wham

Anti-Spyware-101.com research team informs that Game Wham is an advertising-supported program. Although it is introduced to users as a game manager, it was created to show third-party advertisements. Unfortunately, these ads can be very unreliable, and clicking on them can redirect you to malicious websites or expose you to scams. If you do not want to become a victim of schemers, you should not interact with the content provided by this program. In fact, you should not interact with the program itself, and you will understand the reasons behind this recommendation if you read this report. If you are not familiar with Anti-Spyware-101.com, we test all of the threats we report to provide users with the most useful and interesting information, as well as effective removal guides. If you scroll down to the last section of this report, you will learn how to remove Game Wham from your computer. Read more »