Monthly Archives: September 2014 - Page 7

Yaimo Search

Yaimo Search

Yaimo Search is a suspicious search engine that is promoted by Yaimo extension. This extension promises to help computer users search the best websites and offers; thus, many computer users install Yaimo extension themselves. Of course, it does not mean that it cannot slither onto the computer without user’s permission. You will definitely notice the presence of this extension because it will change your homepage to Yaimo.com. On top of that, it will modify the icons of your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which means that you will not be able to get rid of Yaimo Search easily and quickly. In order to do that, you will have to get rid of Yaimo Search first. If you do so, it will not be very difficult to remove Yaimo Search as well. Read more »

GoSaveNow

GoSaveNow

The disturbing browser extension GoSaveNow is represented as a beneficial program; however, it cannot be trusted. The suspicious program is linked to third-party advertisers who may promote the services and products of highly unreliable companies and parties. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered when analyzing the suspicious advertisement-supported program, it could be employed to present highly disturbing banner, pop-up, pop-under, or interstitial advertisements. It is up to you whether you want to interact with these ads or not; however, we certainly do not recommend it. What we do recommend is immediate GoSaveNow removal. If you delete the application now, you will not need to worry about the offers which may be misleading and completely unreliable. Read more »

Your personal files are encrypted

Your personal files are encrypted is the title line of a ransomware warning that is displayed on your screen when the computer is infected with a piece of ransomware called Critroni.A or CTB-Locker_Critoni Ransomware. The Your personal files are encrypted warning is displayed after your files are encrypted, and, in order to regain access to your data, which include a wide range of files, you are supposed to pay 0.5 BTC, which is roughly $240 USD. If you have restarted the computer, and no warning is displayed, it does not mean that you have removed the Your personal files are encrypted infection. Your files are still encrypted, and, if you want to find out what has to be done to regain access to your data, keep reading. Read more »

WordExtra

WordExtra

Computer users download WordExtra thinking that the program can be put to use. Unfortunately, the application promoted at wordextra.com does not appear to be very useful. Despite the promises to make word meaning searches less stressful and more seamless, this browser extension is more often discussed as an advertisement-supported program. The original services of the program are shadowed by the different pop-up and banner advertisements which may show up due to the existing adware. We suggest you remove WordExtra as an advertisement-supported program as well. If you read the report, you will learn how the application may enter your operating system, how it acts once installed, and how you can delete it without any fuss. If any questions arise, do not hesitate to post them in the comment section below. We will assist you at our best ability as soon as possible. Read more »

Windows Cleaner

Windows Cleaner

Windows Cleaner is a system optimizer developed by VTools, and, if you are wondering whether to invest 39.99 dollars in this program, we recommend that you change your mind. Windows Cleaner is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because the scanner of the program provides fake results; moreover, the installer of Windows Cleaner promotes some third-party programs, such as a toolbar by Spigot and an advertising-supported browser add-on called BetterMarkIt. Windows Cleaner is included on the detection list of our recommended security program SpyHunter, and we recommend that you remove the potentially unwanted program from the computer as soon as you can if it is present on your computer. Read more »

Tdss.be

Tdss.be is a threat that may be running on the operating system without any of your knowledge. The clandestine infection runs rootkit files that hook deep into the system and circumvent the detection and removal by installed security tools. Unfortunately, the threat has so many versions that even the reliable, up-to-date security programs fail to delete it from the systems reliably. Needless to say, it is a must to remove Tdss.be from the PC because this clandestine threat has not been designed without a reason. This clandestine, malicious infection has been created by vicious cyber criminals to operate different malicious processes. If you do not terminate these, your virtual security could be jeopardized, and your operating system could be used for further malware distribution. Read more »

FuNNDeals

FuNNDeals may start running on the PC without your knowledge because in some cases this disturbing browser extension can enter without permission. Needless to say, this is a sign that the application runs in an illegal manner, due to which you cannot trust it. Our highly experienced malware analysts here at Anti-Spyware-101.com indicate that the application has been created on the justplugit engine, which means that the program cannot be trusted even if you have agreed to install it onto the computer yourself. Keep in mind that this particular engine has been used to develop PriceChop, SmartCompare, CodecEX, and other disturbing ad-supported programs which must be deleted right away. You must remove FuNNDeals from the operating system as well. Read more »

SmartShopper

SmartShopper

SmartShopper is a program that will allow you to search your favorite online stores and compare prices as well find the best deals. On top of that, you will be provided with product and stores reviews. The program seems very beneficial at first sight; however, you should still be very cautious because this program is nothing more than just an advertising-supported application. This adware was very active in 2007; however, it does not mean that it is impossible to encounter it nowadays. If you have already detected it on the system, you should better erase it entirely because this software is not the most reliable one. According to the specialists of SmartShopper, it might even cause harm to your system’s security. Thus, you should eliminate it as soon as possible if your computer’s safety is important to you. Read more »

SmartCompare

SmartCompare

SmartCompare is an advertisement-supported program which may be recognized as SmaertCoamPPare, SmaRtCompare, or an application with other obvious name modifications. The developers of the program introduce different names to aggravate its removal. Some security tools which should delete malware automatically may require specific titles of a particular threat to perform removal. Of course, this type of security software is unreliable and cannot be trusted with the removal of any malware. Unfortunately, it is necessary to delete SmartCompare from the operating system. If you do not remove the disturbing program, all kind of disturbing offers, deals, suggestions and recommendations will start appearing on the web pages you visit. Even though these ads may look reliable, we do not recommend clicking on them. Read more »

Smart Media Converter

Smart Media Converter

Smart Media Converter is a free file format converter, and this program is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The program is advertised at smartmediaconverter.com and is available in two versions. The first one is presented as an ad-supported program and is available free of charge. However, in return for the free service, you are constantly provided with obtrusive third-party advertisements, part of which may be related to insecure websites. It is highly advisable to ignore such pop-ups because a single click on an advertisement may cause a lot of damage. The second version is advertising-free, but it has a certain price. In case you have no intention of using Smart Media Converter and, for example, have the advertising-supported version of Smart Media Converter, we recommend that you remove it from the computer as soon as you can. Read more »