Monthly Archives: September 2015 - Page 10

Viceice.com

Viceice.com

Your virtual security can be targeted by thousands of different threats, and Viceice.com might be the next one in line. Although this search tool is not recognized as a serious threat, it was found that it is unreliable. As a matter of fact, there is a possibility that this search tool will open up security backdoors that other unreliable parties could use. Unfortunately, there is no way of denying this possibility since the search tool does not provide any information about itself. In most cases, you can at least research a Privacy Policy, End User License Agreement, or some other document. In this case, you are provided with a contact form, but this is not enough. Removing Viceice.com might seem like a complicated or even an unnecessary task, but you might change your mind about this after reading our report. Read more »

Harvest Savings

Harvest Savings

Harvest Savings applies the “name says it all” trick to make you believe that with this application you will save money while shopping online – and that could not be further from the truth. Although this browser extension offers coupon alerts, instead of saving you money, it makes easy money for its developers through the third-party ads it floods your screen with. Of course, these ads are not without risk since clicking on them might take you to unsafe websites where you might be exposed to unreliable content. Based on its functionality and behavior, our malware researchers have categorized this application as an adware program. It is quite likely that you did not download it as a standalone app, which can only mean one thing – there may be other infections on your computer as well. You should remove Harvest Savings as soon as you can, because its presence might create chaos in your system security. Read more »

Ninja Savings

Ninja Savings

Ninja Savings is a soon-to-be-released adware program that will surely cause you a lot of inconvenience by bombarding your browser screen with loads of ads. Removing this application is indeed a wise move, because even its developers cannot vouch for the content that this program promotes. Ninja Savings only provides third-party advertisers with a platform to display ads, and its developers are not responsible for the content that actually appears on your screen. This is problematic, because certain ads can be misleading and you might end up downloading unreliable software. Whatever the case may be, you should not take this adware at face value, even though its promotional campaign may be somewhat appealing. Read more »

Surf Safer

Surf Safer

If you would like to surf the web more safely, you might find Surf Safer to be a good solution for warning you before visiting unsafe websites; however, we would advise you not to download this application. As a matter of fact, you currently cannot even download it from its website. However, if you already have it on your computer, it is possible that you have been infected with it and you do not even know you have installed it. In that case, it is quite likely that there are other infections on-board as well. This application is, in fact, an adware program that can display a great variety of third-party advertisements on your computer screen. Are you bothered by pop-ups and other ads? Let us tell you that they are not simply annoying, they can also mean harm to your virtual security once you click on them. Even though it seems that this adware only “entertains” American users with its ads, no matter where you are located this adware can collect personally identifiable information about you. It is important that you delete Surf Safer if you intend to keep your computer safe. Read more »

Sidebar Dock

Sidebar Dock

Sidebar Dock is a potentially unwanted program that quite a few users do not install on their computers willingly. They think that they get infected with this program because they appear on their screens unexpectedly, but the truth is that such potentially unwanted applications do not infect target computers. They simply do not need that. Users install multiple unwanted applications when they download freeware apps from unreliable websites, and Sidebar Dock just happens to be one of them. You will do yourself a favor if you remove Sidebar Dock from your computer as this application could be easily exploited by cyber criminals for their malicious goals. Not to mention that you should just avoid potential threats in general. Read more »

TopShape.me

TopShape.me

TopShape.me says it will help to keep your computer stable and secure, but you should not believe such promises. We think that it is unlikely that the program promoted as a software updater will do everything it says. In any case, the pros of this program would not outweigh its cons. TopShape.me is an adware program that shows you annoying commercial pop-ups. The program spies on you via cookies, and even connects to the Internet without your permission. This is probably done to transfer data this program has collected about you to third parties, so prevent the possible unwanted consequences and delete the application. Read more »

RotaryMasteRs

RotaryMasteRs is not the program which you should keep installed. There is one main reason why we do not recommend doing that – this program is an advertising-supported application. If you have ever encountered adware, especially the one based on the JustPlugIt engine, you will definitely know what to expect from it. Yes, all adware programs are rather annoying because they generate commercials continuously. Advertisements themselves are rather intrusive. Luckily, you can stop them from appearing on your screen by erasing the adware program that is responsible for their appearance. If you do not even know how to remove this program, you have to read through this article. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com are ready to help you eliminate all kinds of suspicious applications. Read more »

Majestic Coupons

Majestic Coupons

There is nothing majestic about Majestic Coupons. It is just a regular ad-supported program that is good for nothing. This program can be exploited by many different parties who care only about introducing you to different kinds of online offers. Unfortunately, it is difficult to say whether or not all ads injected by this ad-supported program will be misleading and dangerous. But, of course, there is a risk that they will be, which is why you have to think twice before you interact with potentially misleading coupons, deals, and discounts. If you do not want to worry about every step you make when browsing the web, you have to eliminate unreliable programs and protect your operating system. We suggest starting with the removal of Majestic Coupons. Read more »

Desktop Bar

Desktop Bar

Most computer users install Desktop Bar hoping that it will help them access many useful services using one single tool. Even though this program appears to be beneficial, we have found that it might expose you to unreliable services as well, which is the main reason you should consider getting rid of this program. Before we start discussing the activity of this potentially unwanted program (PUP), we need to figure out how it entered your operating system. Have you installed it yourself from desktop-bar.net? If you have, it is unlikely that you will encounter other programs bundled with it. Have you installed this PUP using a third-party installer, and it was packaged with other suspicious, unfamiliar programs? If you have, you must research them as well. In the worst case scenario, you will have to remove Desktop Bar-related infections. Read more »

Clean Browse

Clean Browse

Creators of adware applications try different ways to promote their products, and developers of Clean Browse plays the card of online safety. The program offers you protection against the latest threats, and this will cost you nothing as the application is free to use. But the Anti-spyware.101.com research team has decided to take a closer look at the program and found that it is a duplicate of Web Security App. The latter application was recently reviewed, and we came up with a conclusion that it should be removed. The same applies to Clean Browse as well. Read more »