Monthly Archives: August 2015 - Page 2

Theater Mode is not what you think it is. It is not a useful browser extension, but an adware application that you should remove at you earliest convenience. It is claimed that this application will improve video watching by dimming the background of a webpage, but it does nothing of the sort. All this application can do is collect a fair amount of information about you and expose you to unpleasant and unwelcome commercial advertisements. Theater Mode’s developers use deceptive means to trick users into installing it; because that is the only way they can ensure a steady flow of revenue. No one would even think of getting this application if they knew what it actually is, so we are here to tell you exactly what Theater Mode is and what it is not. Read more »

For the past few weeks we have observed an increase in releases of a particular new type of adware. Its developers employ deception to trick gullible users into installing a program that promises to perform a certain function, but does not. WebWatch is one such application and you should remove it, because it will not allow you to know who is tracking you online. This application will only render advertisements of questionable nature. The biggest question is who is behind the ads. The advertisers who use online advertising services via adware programs usually remain in the shadows. In this article we will uncover the lies surrounding WebWatch and show its true face. Read more »

Coupons, discounts, and deals are often used by adware developers to lure in users. ReckCoupon in an advertisement-supported program that promises its customers to produce this kind of content; however, this program was not created to assist users. The real task for this program is to enable third-party advertisers to show ads. This means that the supposedly beneficial shopping assistant is just a platform that unfamiliar parties can use to reach out to users. Needless to say, this is not an innocent program that is misused by malicious parties. On the contrary, the developers of this program knew exactly what they were doing when they were creating this devious ad-supported program. Continue reading to learn more about these developers and the removal of ReckCoupon. Read more »

High Stairs is actually a low-grade adware program that belongs in the recycling bin. Indeed, we suggest that you remove this useless browser extension, because all it can do is display unpleasant ads that come from undependable sources. Also, this application has been programmed to obtain information about your browsing and search preferences. So that is what High Stairs is able to do in a nutshell. Nevertheless, we are of the opinion that more detailed information is required about this program in order to establish a consensus among Internet surfers that this application is undoubtedly unreliable. Therefore, we invite you to read the full article. Read more »

ShareThis is a free application that is supposed to “allow you to share content with your friends and family”; however, our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized it as an adware program. Although this useless adware is promoted as the “web’s best free sharing app,” it may only be best at making big bucks for the creators via third-party advertisements. These ads might be unsafe to click on as there is a chance that you get redirected to unreliable websites. The presence of this adware on your computer may be a sign that other malware threats have also entered your Windows operating system. The more time you let this app running wild, the more problems you might encounter. Removing ShareThis is a necessary step if you want to enjoy safety in the virtual realm. However, that may not be the last step you need to take on the way there. Read more »

DigitalChallenge is a real challenge for your system’s security if your computer has been infected with this adware application. This program has no benefit for you; in fact, by keeping it on your computer and clicking on the ads it keeps displaying on your screen, you practically finance potential criminals. But you also need to understand the risk in clicking on ads that perhaps cannot be trusted at all. Obviously, the ads will not have large red letters saying, “Please do not click; this is a scam!”, at least that is not very likely. If you remove DigitalChallenge, you substantially reduce the risk of getting exposed to cyber criminals. It is also important to keep all your programs and drivers updated, which can substantially lower your system’s vulnerability. Read more »