Monthly Archives: July 2014

RockResult

RockResult

If you download plenty of free applications every day, there is a possibility that you will install adware, for instance, RockResult or other suspicious programs onto your computer. You might not even notice when and how they have entered your system because they tend slither into the computer if users install programs rather carelessly. If you have detected RockResult, you should better get rid of it as soon as possible because this application will not do anything good for you. Actually, it will just flood your screen with various advertisements and interfere with your activities on the web instead. Read more »

UpperFind

UpperFind

UpperFind is a browser add-on which is supposed to enhance your online behavior. In order to do so, the program provides you with various advertisements, some of which may be associated with insecure websites. UpperFind may seem to be a useful and reliable program because it is promoted at upperfind.com. However, the fact that a program has the official website does not prove its legitimacy. UpperFind is categorized as adware, and we recommend that you remove it from the computer as soon as you can. Read more »

SecurityAndShoppingAdvisor

SecurityAndShoppingAdvisor

SecurityAndShoppingAdvisor is often presented as a tool which is meant to act as a weapon against ‘viruses, malware and bad offers’. This is just a trick to convince careless computer users that the program can remove malware and help shop online without facing any risks. As a matter of fact, you will only evade these risks if you install authentic security software, avoid unreliable web stores, and remove SecurityAndShoppingAdvisor. This application is usually found on Windows operating systems, and if you have discovered it already, we have a few removal tips that you could use. Read more »

Yaimo.com

Yaimo.com

Yaimo.com is a search engine which is supposed to help you get the best search results. Unfortunately, this ad-supported search provider is not as useful as it may seem. Yaimo.com is distributed by freeware, and it is crucial to be very vigilant when installing any freeware. By reading the license agreement and/or privacy statement, you get the chance to find out what changes may be made within the system. We have categorized Yaimo.com as a browser hijacker because it replaces the home page of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox and modifies browser shortcuts by adding its link to the Target line so that Yaimo.com is loaded even if you set a new startup page. Read more »

Downpriceapp

Downpriceapp

Downpriceapp is a free browser add-on which is aimed at helping you shop online and save money. The program scans the website you access and displays coupons or special offers if any are found. This program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox; moreover, it is accessible at downpriceapp.info, which is the official website of the program. Downpriceapp is spread using the InstalleRex-WebPick download manager, and it is also important to mention that this browser add-on can be bundled with other free programs; hence, you should be very attentive every time you launch the setup file of a free program so that you can prevent additional, and usually optional, programs. Read more »

Ads by Obrona BlockAds

Ads by Obrona BlockAds

Ads by Obrona BlockAds are extremely surprising because they are linked to an application which is meant to block online advertisements altogether. You may be routed to blockads.obrona.org after clicking on some alluring advertisement offering you free ad-block services. The website presents a ‘Kill Ads’ button, and you have to click it to initiate the installation of the program. Needless to say, this is not something we recommend. In fact, we advise that you delete Obrona BlockAds if the program has been acquired already. Read more »

Astromenda.com

Astromenda.com

Astromenda.com is a search engine which can be set as your home page, search provider, and the startup page of your new browser tabs. These changes can be made without your interference when running the Installcore download manager distributing a browser add-on called Astromenda. It is known that the download manager is used by browsersoft.com, which is a freeware website. Read more »

BrowserSync

BrowserSync

BrowserSync may enter your personal computer bundled with bogus, misleading Java installers. Virtual schemers create misleading banner and pop-up warnings suggesting that Java or other software requires updating. If you initiate the installation of supposedly authentic updates, you may be offered to install a number of third-party applications. Unfortunately, in some cases the additional installers are hidden. If you avoid unfamiliar installers and research the software you want to install, BrowserSync removal will not trouble you. Read more »

SoftCoup

SoftCoup

The presence of various commercial advertisements on your screen might mean that you have SoftCoup on your system; thus, you should definitely check whether this program has not infiltrated your system. The specialists of anti-spyware-101.com have found out that this suspicious application might appear as SoftCOupa as well because it is known to be able to randomize its name. In either way, you should definitely not keep this program on your system because it is nothing more than just an advertising-supported application. Read more »

Browser Guard

Browser Guard

Browser Guard is a free browser add-on which analyzes websites and displays an alert if any threats are detected. Browser Guard is supposed to enhance your online experience and protect you against malware and spyware programs. This seemingly useful browser add-on is accessible at browser-guard.com and is very similar to Search Safer and Browse Safe, which are also aimed at preventing you from accessing insecure websites. Read more »