Monthly Archives: July 2015 - Page 5

DownChecker

Posted by on July 24, 2015 No comments
DownChecker

Some useful-looking programs turn out to be completely useless, and users know them as potentially unwanted programs. DownChecker is a PUP as well, and most users are quick to find that this program is not exactly what it says it is. If you install this program onto your operating system, it is very likely that soon you will encounter banner and pop-up advertisements. Surprisingly, the program that is supposed to help you manage software updates also acts as an advertisement-supported program! Needless to say, this is not something that most users expect when they decide to try out this program. Are you worried? Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers claim that you should be worried because the advertisements injected by this PUP can be unreliable. The unpredictability of these ads is the reason we advise removing DownChecker. Read more »

MicroChallenger

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments

MicroChallenger is an adware program that must be removed without any hesitation if it is found running on your operating system. Unfortunately, we have found out that recently this adware application has been roaming the web lately, and quite a few users are known to have their operating system infected with it. In the majority of cases, users get their PC infected with such suspicious program because they lack the necessary virtual security knowledge, or they are tricked into downloading and installing it because it is advertised in a misleading way. This ad-supported program could be promoted as a great tool to improve your online activity; unfortunately, it will only do the opposite of that. If you wish to keep your PC clean and secure at all times, make sure to delete every single bit of MicroChallenger by using the removal guide that we provide below. Read more »

ViPlayer

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
ViPlayer

Users often download and install ViPlayer on their systems because this media player seems to be really beneficial. People are sure that it cannot be the opposite because the program promises on its official website to enable users to create playlists of audio and video files and put them into different categories in order to be able to access them easily in the future. Even though this program claims to be really beneficial and powerful, specialists who work at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is not worth keeping this application installed. There are two main reasons why they do not like ViPlayer. We will introduce them both further in this article. Read more »

2345.com

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
2345.com

2345.com is regarded as a potentially unwanted program that you might want to remove. First of all it is of no use to Internet surfers who do not speak Chinese, and second, because it has been created to promote several websites that belong to 2345.com. We think there is no reason to keep this browser, but because it is in the Chinese language. We took the time to look at this browser and have made step-by-step instructions that will help you get rid of it. However, if you want to learn more about this browser we invite you to read the full article. Read more »

PlayFizz

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
PlayFizz

PlayFizz might be familiar to the users who are avid online gamers. This program offers you multiple arcade games of various types, and if that is exactly what you are looking for, PlayFizz might be the application for you. However, our security researchers say that it would be for the best to remove PlayFizz from your computer if you did not intend to have this application on-board. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that the application may be unwanted and exhibit particular behavioral patterns that are considered undesirable. What is more, such potentially unwanted programs may also be associated with adware, and that is already something that rings an alarm bell. Read more »

Seekmx.com

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
Seekmx.com

At first sight, it really seems that Seekmx.com is a decent search engine because its appearance does not differ much from such reliable search engines as Google or Yahoo!. In other words, there is a search box to enter a keyword and users can choose whether they want to search the web, images, or news. Actually, appearance does not say much about the reliability of the search engine, so it is not surprising at all that Seekmx.com is not trustworthy even if it looks completely decent. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that Seekmx.com is a typical browser hijacker because it replaces a user’s homepage without permission. This hijacker is compatible with all the major browsers, so it will not be enough to change the browser in order not to see the presence of Seekmx.com. Read more »

Wander Burst

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
Wander Burst

Do you wonder why Wander Burst has been categorized as adware? Well, first of all, this is a fake application that has no real function. Second, it displays annoying advertisements on your screen making your browsing experience rather miserable. Have you noticed pop-up and other types of third-party advertisements lately? If so, you might be infected with this adware. However, if Wander Burst has infiltrated your system, it is quite possible that you have other infections already active on your computer too. Keep in mind that this adware alone can pose a threat to your system. If you are not familiar with the dangers, please read on to find out more and also how you can remove Wander Burst from your computer at once. Read more »

MyOneSearch

Posted by on July 22, 2015 No comments
MyOneSearch

Are you on a lookout for the best web search tool? There is no doubt that MyOneSearch is not what you are looking for, and, even though it is promoted as a useful browsing tool, Anti-Spyware-101.com virtual researchers have found it to be quite unreliable. In fact, it is surprising that users choose to install this program, considering that it only offers to install Bing or MSN search tools. If you like using Bing, why not change your home page to bing.com and call it a day? Unfortunately, gullible computer users might be tricked into thinking that this is a good offer. In most cases, users find that they need to remove MyOneSearch after executing third-party installers that carry software bundles. If you are careless when installing software, you might replace your search settings by accident. Luckily, this is fixable. Read more »

WordSurfer

Posted by on July 22, 2015 No comments
WordSurfer

WordSurfer is an adware program that will turn your web browsing into hell. This application displays extremely annoying pop-up advertisements, successfully slowing down your browser. No one should ignore this application because adware apps are time bombs that can explode when you expect it the least. Do yourself a favor and remove WordSurfer immediately. Deleting an adware program is not complicated, so you should do it before this issue turned into a big problem. Should you need any specific assistance with adware removal or ensuring your system’s security, do not hesitate to leave us a comment. We will be more than glad to help you. Read more »

BestArcadeHits

Posted by on July 22, 2015 No comments
BestArcadeHits

BestArcadeHits has two different faces. Users are presented with this program as a reliable, useful, and innovative browsing tool; however, our malware researchers identify it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). We have tested this suspicious program in our internal lab and have found that it can be quite suspicious. Needless to say, software of this kind is not deserving of your trust, and eliminating it is what you should be interested in. Do you need more information before you can make the decision about the removal of BestArcadeHits? If you do, we are happy to provide you with this report. It will help you realize what kind of program this PUP is and what kind of security threats it might pose. Read more »