Monthly Archives: September 2013 - Page 3

securitywindrv.exe

Securitywindrv.exe is a malicious file which is part of several Trojan horses that are known as screen lockers or ransomware. The size of the file is 32.5 KB, and it is usually added to the %APPDATA% directory. Due to the fact that securitywindrv.exe belongs to the ransomware infection, you may not access it that easily. In order to remove the malicious file, you should implement a powerful spyware removal tool, which will remove securitywindrv.exe and many other files that have been spread in the operating system. Read more »

Savings Scout

Savings Scout is a coupon application that can be considered an adware program and browser add-on at the same time. Since users install Savings Scout on their computers willingly it is more appropriate to categorize this application as browser add-on. However, despite the fact that the application does not infect users behind their backs, it is still a potentially unwanted program and if you notice commercial ads on your browser being displayed by this application, you are strongly recommended to remove Savings Scout from your browser and your computer immediately. Read more »

Search.ividi.org

Search.ividi.org

Search.ividi.org is a web page that is set as your default home page when you get infected with a browser hijacker. It usually gets installed on your computer without your permission, but users often initiate the installation process themselves without even realizing it. It is important that you read all the installation steps of new and unknown software carefully, because there is always a chance to get infected with the likes of Search.ividi.org. You cannot allow this browser hijacker to remain in your system, because it could be a precursor for an extremely serious infection. Remove Search.ividi.org right now and safeguard your system against similar intruders. Read more »

Bonanza Deals

If you trust that Bonanza Deals can provide you with authentic discounts when shopping online, you probably have already downloaded the program from bonanzadeals.net. The application can be installed on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. Similarly to the recently reported Diamondata Deals, Savings Wave or SavingsShip, the application is meant to present you with the online coupons when you are visiting online shopping websites. Some users indicate that the presented deals are beneficial; however, in most cases computer users running the add-on do not think that the represented deals are greatly useful. In this case, you may want to delete Bonanza Deals from your web browsers, and we can help you with the removal processes you need to go through. Read more »

MapsGalaxy Toolbar

MapsGalaxy Toolbar

MapsGalaxy Toolbar is a browser plugin which has been developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. The company is well known for creating applications for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Some of the plugins that Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have reported in the past include Vacation Xplorer, TotalRecipeSearch Toolbar and Gaming Wonderland Toolbar. Even though all of these programs are quite beneficial if you are looking for specific information, you must recognize that they have been created to promote Ask Search tools as well. Luckily, the offer to change your home page and search provider settings is not mandatory and you can refuse the changes during the installation process. Unfortunately, IE and Firefox users are often careless when installing software, and so they eventually discover potentially unwanted programs installed onto their computers. Do you want to remove MapsGalaxy Toolbar? Read more »

Diamondata Deals

Diamondata Deals

Diamondata Deals is a browser add-on which monitors your browsing sessions and generates coupons, discounts, and discount codes. The application has the same technical characteristics as Rolimno, LemurLeap, and BrowseFox, all of which price comparison applications that can also display third-party advertisements. Diamondata Deals is works on three most popular browsers, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. We recommend that you remove this browser add-on from the computer in order to prevent unwanted advertisements and other consequences that may follow the use of the application. Read more »

CltMngSvc.exe

CltMngSvc.exe is a file which is installed alongside the browser add-ons that are created using Conduit platform. Moreover, the file can be attached to some adware programs, which are usually promoted by various free applications. There are more than 7 different versions of CltMngSvc.exe, but the most famous version is the one that is responsible for auto-updates for Search Protect by Conduit. If you have recently installed some Conduit Community toolbar, you may find CltMngSvc.exe as a running process in the Windows Task Manager. Do not think that you can easily get rid of CltMngSvc.exe by ending the process – you should remove the application to which it belongs as well as the Conduit toolbar which you have on your PC. Read more »

Il computer è bloccato ISP Virus

Il computer è bloccato ISP Virus

Il computer è bloccato ISP Virus is definitely something that will make you aware of its presence immediately. It is a ransomware infection that affects computer users in Italy. The reason why you get infected with this program is money, and Il computer è bloccato ISP Virus tries to steal your savings by trying to make you think that you are paying a fine in order to unlock your desktop. You definitely have not committed anything this ransomware accuses you of, so you will do yourself a favor by removing Il computer è bloccato ISP Virus from your system right now. Read more »

Savings Wave

Savings Wave

Are you excited about saving money whilst shopping online? Then you may have already downloaded Savings Wave onto your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. The program published by Innovative Apps and 215 Apps is represented at savings-wave.com where it is stated that the plugin can provide you with instant savings. How does this program work? Once you download the application onto the browsers, web cookies are installed to discover your search history and online preferences. Then, if you visit an online shopping site (e.g. amazon.com), you are presented with online coupons which should be interesting to you accordingly to your recent searches. If you have found the application not as beneficial as it may seem at first, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers can help you delete Savings Wave right away. Read more »

Adware:Win32/Kremiumad

Adware:Win32/Kremiumad is an adware application that is similar to various coupon plugins that display discount offers and other various pop-up ads whenever you browse the Internet. Unlike dangerous computer threats that enter your system stealthily, Adware:Win32/Kremiumad is known to have an installation entry in the list of installed programs of the Control Panel. It allows you to uninstall Adware:Win32/Kremiumad at ease, although manual removal does not guarantee that you will get rid of this application through and through. To be absolutely sure, you should run a full system scan with a reliable computer security application, and then invest in antimalware tool that will protect your PC from harm. Read more »