Monthly Archives: June 2015 - Page 3

Our malware researchers are well acquainted with adware programs that are widely spread nowadays. One of such applications is known as WordShark, which we advise you to remove since it holds no valuable features. On its official website, this ad-supported program is advertised as a tool that should help you with your Internet searchers. Thus, during the research we have discovered that in some cases users might be fooled into installing this invasive application due to such devious marketing strategies. Other users get their operating system infected with WordShark since they lack the necessary knowledge about virtual security. Therefore, we provide security tips within this article that will help you improve your virtual security. Additionally we discuss the functionality of this adware and provide a removal guide that every user should be able to execute despite not having advanced computer knowledge. Read more »

Supposedly, Square Corner is meant to help you with its tools to “enhance your browsing” and save you time and money. But unfortunately, our malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized it as an adware program. Since it has the potential to expose you to malware attacks and other security threats, it is rather detrimental to your system’s health. The newer versions of Google Chrome already detect this adware and block it, but it still leaves Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox affected. The most likely way to get infected with this malware is via freeware bundles; thus, there is a possibility that you have a number of other infections lurking on your system. If you care about your privacy and the security of your computer, it is important that you remove Square Corner right now. Read more »

If your computer screen is flooded with all kinds of third-party ads when you surf the web, you may have been infected with PriceChomper. It is a totally worthless ad-supported program that might put your system’s security at risk if you keep it on your computer. PriceChomper, as its name suggests, claims to be a price comparison app that helps you find the best available prices. If you shop online frequently, you might think it is a useful application to have. However, this adware only needs your clicks in order to make money, since the creators are paid by the pay-per-click system. The embedded third-party links might redirect you to compromised websites, which can cause multiple security issues for you. If virtual security and privacy are important for you, we suggest that you remove PriceChomper from your computer right away. Read more »

WorkApp is the semi-random name adware. This name is applied to a number of adware applications that are known to randomize their names upon the installation. The level of randomization is minimal because only the letters in the name are capitalized perchance. Thus, you can still recognize the actual name of the program, and even if you have another version of WorkApp installed on your computer, it should not be hard for you to figure out what you are dealing with. Consequently, you have to remove WorkApp from your system as soon as possible because there is no telling what this adware program might spark. Read more »