Monthly Archives: July 2016 - Page 3

Search.yourweatherhub.com

Search.yourweatherhub.com

Search.yourweatherhub.com is a new unreliable search page with extra functions offering links to weather-related websites. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com found this browser extension suspicious and categorized it as a browser hijacker. This infection may be able to change your homepage, new tab page, and default search engine settings in your browsers. It is also possible that you do not even realize allowing these modifications. We cannot claim that this is a major hit and a dangerous threat to your computer, but this malware can still cause certain vulnerabilities by exposing you to potentially harmful third-party content through its search results. Since this infection can sneak onto your system alongside other malware threats, if you do not act in time, your operating system may soon slow down or even become crippled. This is why we suggest that you remove Search.yourweatherhub.com ASAP. Please read on for more clues about this annoying browser hijacker. Read more »

Funcybertabsearch.com

Funcybertabsearch.com

Funcybertabsearch.com is a search engine that comes along with the FunCyberTab browser extension. This extension is compatible with the Chrome and Firefox browsers, so you can expect this search engine to appear on these browsers, too. For the most part, users agree that they get perplexed when this website suddenly becomes their default search engine. What you have to realize here is that you were the one who initiated the modification, even if you were not aware of that. Luckily, you can remove Funcybertabsearch.com from your computer without much difficulty. If you are only interested in the removal, scroll down to the bottom of this description. Read more »

Kuaizip

Kuaizip

Kuaizip is file compression software that is promoted at kuaizip.com. At first glance, it looks like a beneficial and reliable file archiver, so many users decide to install it on their computers. It is not surprising at all that there are users who download and install this piece of software willingly because it is said that its compression ratio is 30% higher if compared to similar applications, including WinRAR and WinZip. In addition, it is said on its official website that Kuaizip can be used as a virtual drive to mount CD/DVD/HDD images as well. Even though this software seems to be good, we still cannot say that it is a trustworthy application that should be kept installed on the system. In fact, specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have even put it into the category of potentially unwanted programs. There are several reasons why it has been classified as a PUP, and they will be all presented in this article. Also, you will be told how you delete Kuaizip from the system. Read more »

Buuble.net

Buuble.net

Buuble.net is a browser hijacker that some computer users download by themselves. This strange hijacker is officially represented via buuble.net/sobre/, and it is promoted as a tool that supposedly can enhance your browsing experience. This allegedly beneficial tool is targeted at users living in Brazil, and so the website representing it is entirely in Portuguese, and the official slogan reads “Portal de Pesquisa.” Although the official website provides links to the privacy policy and terms of use statements, in reality, these links simply move you down the main page where a few legal statements are found. These statements suggest that the software is 100% malware free, that personally-identifiable information is not collected, that tracking cookies are employed, and that ads by third parties might be introduced to you. Once you click the download link, you are shown a pop-up asking if you agree for the hijacker to show up on startup. If you agree to this, you will need to remove Buuble.net hijacker from your browsers. Read more »

FastCompress-Zip

FastCompress-Zip

FastCompress-Zip is advertised as “the best file compression solution.” If you open its official website fastcompress.com, you will quickly notice that this application promises to “create, open and extract Zip, TAR, GZip and 7-Zi” file archives. Also, it is said that the application is very powerful and easy to use, which explains why a number of users download and install it from its official website willingly or decide to keep this potentially unwanted program installed on the system after they detect it. Yes, researchers usually classify FastCompress-Zip as a potentially unwanted program because it has been noticed that it might start acting in an undesirable way. If you have noticed something suspicious about it, you should remove it and then install another file compression application. We suggest getting rid of this program also if it has sneaked onto your computer without permission, i.e. you cannot remember downloading and installing it yourself. Read more »

Vertech

Vertech

Vertech is a newly found adware-type application that is set to subject you to intrusive and unwelcome commercial advertisements. We recommend that you remove this browser extension because its ads are not only annoying but can also be dangerous as well. Indeed, there is no telling what undesirable consequences may arise as a result of keeping this application. Of course, it cannot get your computer infected with malware independently. It needs your input. This adware can only jeopardize your computer’s security if you click its advertisements. It might redirect you to spam websites or websites that feature downloads of malicious software. However, for the most part, its presented content is safe, but that may not always be the case. Read more »

Stampado Ransomware

Stampado Ransomware

Users might encounter numerous of different Stampado Ransomware versions because the malware is currently being sold to cyber criminals. Apparently, whoever purchases it can customize the malicious program according to their needs, although there should be some similarities left among the different variants. So far the infection is not widely spread, and that is the main reason there is not much information about it yet. Still, it could become more popular in the future, so it is crucial to be aware of this possible threat. If your system was infected with Stampado Ransomware, we advise you all the more to read the article and learn about it. Our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com also tested the malware and prepared a removal guide that you can find below the text. Read more »

(844) 465-8251

(844) 465-8251

An error message known as (844) 465-8251 is a particularly annoying one, and a fake one, to say the least. Usually, it is presented to you while you are surfing the web, meaning that it is designed to scare naive Internet users. If you ever encounter it as you are surfing the web make sure to ignore it as it is just a scam. Even though it is not malicious in itself, it is bothersome and could even signify that your personal computer might be running some other suspicious application. In this article, we provide further information about this particular error and highlight the potential dangers that surround it. Alongside such critical information, we present a few tips that should help you maintain a fully secure system at all times. Below we also provide a guide that should help you check your PC for any potentially unwanted or suspicious software. Read more »

Search.searchtrmypa.com

Search.searchtrmypa.com

Search.searchtrmypa.com looks like a search engine with a fall theme. How do you like those leaves above the search box? It is not clear whether such interface makes the search engine look more reliable, but even if it does, it should not fool you: Search.searchtrmypa.com is a browser hijacker. In other words, it is a potentially harmful intruder that affects your system’s security. If this situation falls out of hand, you might also get infected with malware, and then it would be really hard to restore your system to its previous state. Thus, you need to prevent that from happening by removing Search.searchtrmypa.com today. Read more »

Search.searchfdf.com

Search.searchfdf.com

It is possible that you travel a lot and a browser extension like Search.searchfdf.com could come in handy to provide you with quick access links to directions and online map sites. Unfortunately, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have found this tool questionable and potentially unreliable. Since this search page can emerge in your browsers by changing certain settings, it has been labeled as a browser hijacker. A lot of people do not really pay attention to such an infection showing up in their browsers because they are obviously not aware of the potential risks they take by failing to act. If this browser hijacker has managed to sneak onto your system, not only can it introduce you to unsafe content, but it is also possible that it is not the only threat you should worry about. Our specialists recommend that you delete Search.searchfdf.com before the situation gets out of hand. But you should also take care of all other infections you may find on your system. Let us tell you in more detail about the potential risks and the solutions. Read more »