Monthly Archives: May 2016 - Page 8

Win Tune Pro

Win Tune Pro

Win Tune Pro is yet another computer optimization tool that our researchers have classified as a potentially unwanted program. Thus, you can remove it without hesitating because it is next to useless. However, you may think that it is extremely useful because it has many functions. So, we invite you to read this whole article that will prove to you that is application is not what its developers claim it to be. We are going to provide you information regarding this program’s origins, distribution channels, and functions, so if you have already installed, please continue reading. Read more »

Strato Music

Strato Music

With digital music taking over probably the biggest share of the music market, we have seen an increase of applications that allow users to stream and download the digital audio. At the first sight, Strato Music seems to be exactly that kind of an application, but we regret to inform you that this program is just another adware app. Adware programs are pieces of software that have been created for monetary purposes. They are full of commercial advertisements, most of which are embedded with a third-party content. Some of that might be corrupted, so adware apps could be relatively dangerous, and that is just one of the reasons you should remove it. Read more »

FreeGovernmentForms New Tab

FreeGovernmentForms New Tab

Users download FreeGovernmentForms New Tab because they expect this program to provide them with access to useful forms. What they do not expect is to be exposed to a suspicious search tool or to have silent tracking cookies collecting personally identifiable information. Did you know that this strange Chrome add-on can spy on you? This is disclosed via the Privacy Policy that you should have reviewed before installing the extension. Of course, most users do not bother to go through the legal information regarding the software they are interested in because they naively hope that programs that look reliable are, indeed, reliable. Well, the most malicious infections can be disguised as genuine programs, so you should not judge software by the appearance. If you have let it in already, we advise deleting FreeGovernmentForms New Tab, and you can read this report to learn how to do that. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed this add-on, and, if you have questions about it, we are ready to answer them for you. Read more »

ShopperSaga

ShopperSaga

ShopperSaga is an ad-supported program that can secretly infect your computer and show you invasive and potentially dangerous advertisements. For this reason, we suggest that you remove this application as soon as you can. Our malware analysts have tested this application and found that it belongs to a recently emerged adware family that has been wreaking havoc for the past few months. Hence, ShopperSaga has many clone programs. So if you want to keep your computer malware free, then you have to get rid of this adware, and we are going to help you with that. In this article, we are going to discuss its distribution methods, functions, and removal possibilities. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »

TvNewTab

TvNewTab

If you ever encounter a program that goes by the name of TvNewTab, we would like to inform you that this application is considered to be a potentially unwanted program mostly because of its limited and at times invasive functionality. Even though it is advertised as a tool that should come in handy as it should provide you with an ability to stream various movies and TV series online for free. Unfortunately, this not entirely the case with this dubious application. In fact, our research team advises you to delete it as its negative features quite obviously outweigh the positive ones. In this article, we provide further information in regards to the questionable functionality of TvNewTab along with a comprehensive removal guide that you should use to terminate this potentially unwanted program in its entirety. Read more »

Search.youremailhub.com

Search.youremailhub.com

Search.youremailhub.com masquerades as a search engine while in reality it is nothing more than a browser hijacker. Our malware analysts say that you have to remove it because it makes your computer vulnerable to infections. They say that this hijacker is set to promote questionable content that comes from unreliable sources. Furthermore, its developers use totally dishonest marketing tactics to trick you into installing it. In addition, this hijacker can collect personally and non-personally identifiable information about you. For more information about this and other issues about this hijacker, we invite you to read this whole article. Read more »

Navigation.iwatchavi.com

Navigation.iwatchavi.com

If you have noticed a sudden change within your web browser's default settings, it is an indication that a browser hijacker is up and fully running on your personal computer. Navigation.iwatchavi.com is a program that belongs to this category and should be avoided and also removed without any hesitation if it is found active on your personal computer. It goes without saying that having this suspicious program fully active on your PC will cause major disruptions every single time you decide to surf the web. On top of such annoying and frustrating activity, this hijacker could also act in a potentially harmful way as well. It could turn out to be the reason other questionable programs could enter your PC without a lot of trouble. It should be obvious that having Navigation.iwatchavi.com fully running on your computer is a risk that should not be ignored. Make sure to use the detailed removal guide that we present below to get rid of this browser hijacker in the most efficient way. Read more »

FirstFlix

FirstFlix

FirstFlix is an adware application that modifies your computer’s DNS settings and allows potentially harmful third-party content to enter. In fact, the application claims that it changes DNS settings to allow users access U.S-restricted content, but we doubt it as the application seems to be working in a different manner. Therefore, instead of Geo-restricted content, you should see numerous advertisements from third-party partners. Undoubtedly, they should be avoided if you want to keep your computer protected from malware. Users who have the program installed should get rid of it as soon as possible. However, the manual removal instructions below might seem too complicated if you do not have much experience. In that case, you could download an antimalware tool instead as it will help you erase the adware automatically. Read more »

Mobef Ransomware

Mobef Ransomware

If you live in the United States, and your Windows operating system is not protected, you are at high risk of becoming a victim of Mobef Ransomware. This malicious ransomware infection was created by vicious cyber criminals who care only about your money. Once this program enters your operating system, it encrypts your personal files (with such extensions as .docx, .pptx, .rar, and .txt) in the hopes of forcing you into paying a ransom. This malicious infection is very dangerous, and, if it corrupts your files, you need a decryption key to restore them. Unfortunately, no other method works, and even if you delete Mobef Ransomware components from your operating system, your files will remain encrypted. Of course, it is necessary to eliminate this infection from your PC as soon as possible. Read more »

Search.search101sweets.com

Search.search101sweets.com

Search.search101sweets.com is a browser hijacker that will look like a legitimate search engine. This program will monitor your online activity in order to earn money for its creators. It is clear that you did not intend to have this program on your computer, and so you have to remove Search.search101sweets.com right now. Please scroll down to the bottom of this article for the manual removal instructions. Keep in mind that restoring your browser settings may not be enough to protect your computer from harm, so you need to take other measures to be that similar intruders do not enter your system again. Read more »