Local Moxie can be considered a browser hijacker, because it enters your system without your consent. It is very likely that you actually download the installation file for this application on your own, as there is no sample of a Local Moxie plugin at the official website. Nevertheless, even if the one responsible for this infection is the user himself, it does not mean that you should ignore it. It is important that you remove Local Moxie from your browser as soon as you can, because constant redirections may result in a serious malware infection and an ultimate system crash. Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2013 - Page 9
Search Among
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 8, 2013
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Search Among is a computer application, a toolbar, which promotes searchamong.com. Search Among can get to the PC with various free applications that are available on different websites. One of the programs that can distribute Search Among is VIO Player. Read more »
Info.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 5, 2013
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Info.com is search provider which is often treated as a browser hijacker. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts have discovered that the program does not have malicious intentions or capabilities to perform illegal browser modifications. Then why do Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer users often mistreat this application? My guess is that they probably do not know how to remove Info.com related search tools from their browsers. Of course, many users may choose to keep using the search applications. Even though they are not malicious, you can never be sure where a provided search link could route you to. This is why having automatic spyware detection and removal software installed onto the PC is absolutely necessary. Do you know how to remove Info.com related tools? Continue reading to find out. Read more »
InboxAce Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 5, 2013
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Have you downloaded InboxAce Toolbar onto the Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers? Then it is highly likely that your home page and search provider have been changed to home.tb.ask.com and Ask Web Search. Even though these search tools are not considered malicious, you may be uncomfortable with the initiated changes. Can you call the toolbar a browser hijacker? The application cannot hijack your browsers, as you are asked to confirm or decline the offered changes. Since they are applied automatically, you may think that the modifications have been performed illegally; however, this is not true. Read more »
Search Results
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 5, 2013
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Search Results is a search tool which can be linked to a number of suspicious browser plugins and PC applications. Some of the programs related to the search provider include Default Tab, BullVid, Llinkury Smart Bar, etc. Of course, if you are reading this report, it is most likely that the home page of your webs browsers has been changed to www1.search-results.com. This may happen if you download freeware, browser add-ons related to IAC Search & Media (the developer), or you simply have chosen this search tool yourself. It is strongly advised that you do not use the suspicious search engine for regular web searches. If you wish to learn more about Search Results removal – continue reading. Read more »
ANSSI Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 4, 2013
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ANSSI Virus is a ransomware and having it deleted is the only thing that you need to worry about this very moment. The infection is also known as Office Central de Lutte contre la Criminalité Virus, and our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that it is the Flimrans Trojan which controls this particular ransomware. The infection requires immediate removal simply because it locks your computer and disabled access to the desktop. Of course, the removal of the threat is not so simple because of the initiated lock-down. Nonetheless, if you do not want to worry about additional spyware infiltration, the task must be completed as soon as possible. Please continue reading to learn more about ransomware and the ANSSI Virus removal process. Read more »
BrowserDefender.exe
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 4, 2013
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Even though it may seem as if BrowserDefender.exe is a computer file which can help you protect your Internet browsers, in reality, this component is just another adware helper. As research shows, this executable file may belong to Bit89 Inc. or PerformerSoft LLC. The first company is known for highly suspicious browser plugins which are powered through adware and which are supposed to present you with monetization services. It appears that both of the companies are closely knit, as such PerformerSoft programs as Audio Performer, Codec Performer or Driver Performer could potentially be affiliated to the adware plugins. We strongly recommend that you remove BrowserDefender.exe from your personal computer, and the information below explains why and how to delete this executable. If you are struggling with the removal of programs linked to the file – post a comment below and we will help you as soon as possible. Read more »
Vacation Xplorer
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 4, 2013
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Vacation Xplorer can be installed onto Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers from the official website vacationxplorer.com. The program has been developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc., and the company is well known to the researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com. Such potentially unwanted applications as MindDabble, Daily Bible Guide or Cursor Mania have been developed by the same company. Even though none of the Mindspark browser plugins are considered to be highly malicious, it would be best to act cautiously if you choose to run them on the web browsers and the personal computer. Carelessness may eventually lead you to virtual security risks, and if you wish to prevent them, you should continue reading. Do you want to delete Vacation Xplorer? The removal instructions below will help you achieve success. Read more »
tidy2update.exe
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 4, 2013
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If you have installed TidyNetwork are reading this report, it is very likely that you are concerned about tidy2update.exe. The application which drops the file in question is a browser add-on which generates various coupons, offers, and advertisements, which you may not like. If you do not like the application, not only should you remove tidy2update.exe but other components of the program as well. Read more »
Nation Advanced Search
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 4, 2013
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Nation Advanced Search, or search.nation.com, is a search engine which can replace your home page if you do not pay attention to the information provided by the installation wizards. Nation Advanced Search is promoted via free applications, which means that you should always be extra cautious when installing freeware. Read more »
