Monthly Archives: June 2014 - Page 2

LifeBettering.com

If you are bombarded with pop-ups that seem to be associated with LifeBettering.com, it suggests that your computer contains an adware program or a potentially unwanted program. LifeBettering.com pop-ups can be displayed when using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and, if you have all these Internet browsers, the odds that all of them are affected. Read more »

Cyber-thieves steal 500,000 euros from a European bank

Cyber-thieves steal 500,000 euros from a European bank

Kaspersky Lab has recently reported on an attack against a European bank, resulting in the loss of €500,000 (£400, 000) in the course of a week. The investigation of the financial fraud has revealed that there are over 190 victims, most of who are located in Italy and Turkey. The sums stolen from unsuspecting bank client vary from 1,000 to 39,000 Euros. Read more »

TubeAddbloeccker

If you have noticed TubeAddbloeccker application on your system, you should know that it is just a variant of TubeAdBlocker, which is a typical advertising-supported application. As this software tends to randomize its name, you should know that TubeAddbloeccker might appear as TTubeAadBlocker, TuabeAdBlocker, and similar. Keep in mind that it is the same program, which means that it is not going to act somehow differently. Thus, you should know that you are going to see various annoying commercials on your screen despite the type of your browser. We recommend that you erase TubeAddbloeccker entirely if you do not want to experience security-related problems. Besides, you will also be able to browse the web without any interruptions again. Read more »

CoolSaleCoupon

CoolSaleCoupon

CoolSaleCoupon is a browser extension classified as adware by virtual security professionals. The particular application is marketed as a helpful tool for the online shopper. Vendors of this dubious application state that they will present you with various deals and coupons that will allow you to save money while purchasing anything online. In fact, CoolSaleCoupon is not useful in any way. It is invasive and annoying, and you should remove it right away, because it could lead you to malicious websites that could infect your system with some serious malware. Read more »

AdPlugin.NM

AdPlugin.NM

If you own the AVG computer security program and have been informed about AdPlugin.NM, it indicates that you have attempted to install some programs distributed by Premium installer, which is a software downloader used by various unreliable websites. AdPlugin.NM does not refer to a dangerous computer infection; however, having been informed about AdPlugin.NM, you should focus your attention on the reputation and legitimacy of the programs that you install. All that you can do to remove AdPlugin.NM from the detection list is disregard websites with Premium Installer and make sure that the programs on your computer are safe to use. Read more »

AppGraffiti

AppGraffiti

AppGraffiti is a potentially unwanted program that users often install on their computers willingly. At first sight, it seems like a useful application that can help you customize your Facebook background. However, users often complain that AppGraffiti displays commercial advertisements without permission, but freeware apps often do that to support themselves. Unfortunately, through these ads users get exposed to potentially corrupted content that might lead to serious computer security problems. Therefore, it is necessary to remove AppGraffiti in order to avoid further computer security complications. Read more »

Focusbase

Focusbase

Focusbase is an adware program which you should remove from the computer if you want to browse the Internet without annoying pop-up advertisements, pop-unders, web banners, coupons, and many other advertisements. Focusbase is a browser plug-in promoted at focusbase.info and is identical to LinkiDoo, Fortunitas, GoingGo, and many other browser add-ons developed by SuperWeb LLC. The programs of SuperWeb are also distributed along with other free programs, such as browser extensions, format converters, and media players. In order to prevent undesirable programs, you should keep the system protected against malware and spyware and also be very attentive when installing software. Read more »

Coupon Champ

Coupon Champ

If you have been seeing coupons, comparison deals and commercial adverts it might be an indication that your system has been infected with Coupon Champ. Advertised as another helpful application for shoppers online Coupon Champ, in fact, has nothing to do with helping. In reality, it disrupts your web browsing until the very moment you remove it. Furthermore, it may serve as a gateway to other infections. Read more »

Search.iminent.com

Search.iminent.com

Search.iminent.com is a search engine used by Iminent browser extension. Some users claim that it is a browser hijacker that takes over their browser, but that is rather far from the truth.  Our security research team says that Search.iminent.com does not change your default search engine, but Iminent Toolbar can use it via Search.iminent.com/SearchTheWeb. It practically means that if you want to get rid of Search.iminent.com, you need to remove Iminent extension first. For a full software removal, you should make use of a licensed antispyware tool that can detect all the unwanted files. Read more »

Department of Justice Virus

Department of Justice Virus

Department of Justice Virus is ransomware that closely resembles such well known infections like FBI Virus, Urausy FBI MoneyPak Virus, FBI PayPal virus, Your computer has been locked Ransomware, etc. Just like its counterparts Department of Justice Virus is an infection, which cyber crooks use to profit illegally from unsuspecting users. By employing a common name of law enforcement agency cybercriminals are able to scare users into paying the ransom without thinking that they could remove Department of Justice Virus from their operating system and subsequently, refraining from paying the demanded ransom. Although removal process could be quite complicated, our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has put up a removal guide that could be easily carried out by any user. Read more »