Monthly Archives: September 2015 - Page 12

Search Armor

Search Armor

Search Armor is one of those programs which users install on their systems because they believe that it is very useful. Search Armor advertisers itself as a “browsing guardian”, so it is not surprising at all that many users download it and keep it on their systems. At first sight, this program really seems rather decent because it has a web page. Users can find some information about Search Armor on this website too. If we believe the information provided there, this application can protect Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox from unauthorized changes. In other words, it says that it will not allow unreliable software to change your homepage and search provider. In other words, it saves your preferred browser’s settings. It is unclear whether it really acts as it promises; however, there is no doubt that this program is going to show ads after you install it. As many users notice ads on their screens, Search Armor is classified as an advertising-supported application. Read more »

search.oursafesearch.com

search.oursafesearch.com

search.oursafesearch.com is a search engine that might replace your homepage and search engine. In some cases, users agree with those changes themselves, but there are also many users’ complaints saying that all the changes have been made without a user’s permission. As this search engine installs itself silently in most cases and then replaces homepages and search engines without a user’s consent, it is often classified as a browser hijacker by many researchers. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com also consider search.oursafesearch.com a hijacker. They also think that you should not keep it and use it to find the necessary information. There is one simple reason for that - search.oursafesearch.com is not trustworthy and you might even cause harm to your system if you decide not to eliminate it. Read more »

Web Security App

Web Security App

Web Security App is promoted as a program that will guarantee your safety when you surf the Web. Each time you open a suspicious website, the program should inform you about it. But in reality, the program attacks you with advertisements each time you browse the Internet and, therefore, is classified as an adware application. Those ads are eating your system resources, and some of them may redirect you to unreliable websites. Therefore, removal of the adware program is the most rational decision. Read more »

Advanced PC Care

Advanced PC Care

Advanced PC Care is not a program you should keep on your system. It is promoted as an optimizer that will make your PC work without any errors. However, this program might have come to your computer without your permission. So, our research team classifies it as a potentially unwanted application. In addition, this application is involved in a suspicious behavior as it installs other programs on your system. Therefore, we think that it is better to remove the untrustworthy optimization tool. Read more »

FixCleanRepair

FixCleanRepair

A lot of users experience that their computers keep slowing down with time and they start to search for applications, such as FixCleanRepair, in order to improve performance and protect their PC at the same time. However, our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized this software as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This decision was due to certain factors regarding the behavior of this PUP. First, the free version can only report back errors, but for the fix you need to buy the full version. Second, the scan does not really reveal anything dangerous, that is, it seems that it only scans certain areas of your system that you could mostly perform using the built-in tools, such as the disk defragmenter. Third, this software can also start showing third-party ads, and, last but not least, it can also bring on-board a couple of malware infections. In order to get more details and find out why we suggest that you remove FixCleanRepair, please read on. Read more »

SimpleMediaConverter

SimpleMediaConverter

There are hundreds of tools which claim that they can convert files. SimpleMediaConverter is one of them. The program says that it can convert different audio and video files. Information provided on its official website says that SimpleMediaConverter can convert files into .flac, .mp2, .wma, .wav, .m4a, and .mp3 formats. On top of that, it enables users to manage their files more easily. Finally, the publisher tries to convince users that it is very easy to use SimpleMediaConverter. As can be seen, SimpleMediaConverter is a powerful and beneficial program, so it is nothing surprising at all that many users download and install this application from its official website simplemediaconverter.com. Unfortunately, the free version of this program is rather annoying, so if you have downloaded and installed this particular version, it is likely that you will delete it from your system very soon. Read more »

Webalta.ru

Webalta.ru

What would you do if your browsers were modified without your permission? You probably would try to fix the problem. Unfortunately, removing Webalta.ru from the browsers and the operating system requires time, knowledge, and skills. The problem is that many computer users give up thinking that nothing can be done. What is worse, users start trusting this infection and using it as a regular search tool. This is about the worst thing that you can do because any browser hijacker is an infection that can put your virtual security at serious risk. Because most hijackers are created to mimic reputable search tools, users often see no harm in using them, but that is not the case. Do you want to learn what kinds of problems you will risk facing if you do not eliminate this hijacker? If you do, continue reading. Read more »

CantMissCoupons

CantMissCoupons

Remove CantMissCoupons as soon as you can if you have already detected this program on your system because it is known to be an advertising-supported application (adware). In other words, it shows various commercial advertisements (e.g. pop-ups, interstitial ads, video-targeted ads, etc.) only even if it promises to help you to save money at such online stores as Expedia, Walmart, Best Buy, eBay, Amazon, and others. Well, you might really notice that CantMissCoupons provides you with coupons and promotional codes. Some of them might work, but it is still very risky to click on them. The main reason why we do not recommend doing that is the fact that they can redirect you to untrustworthy websites. You might also end up on the website that looks like a decent online store, but you will never receive your item after you pay money. Do not forget that it is possible to click on advertisements accidentally, which means that it is not enough to simply ignore them. According to the researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com, it would be best if you eliminate CantMissCoupons. It is the only way to stop ads from appearing. Read more »

OnePCOptimizer

OnePCOptimizer

OnePCOptimizer is a program that usually indicates the existence of other infections because, as research shows, it can be installed by malicious Trojans. This potentially unwanted program could also be installed onto your operating system bundled with third-party infections hidden behind a fake file updater, or you could download it from onepcoptimizer.com. Whichever backdoor this PUP has used to enter your operating system, there is no doubt that trusting it is a mistake. The main objective that the creators (Isecure Software LLC) of this program have is to get your money. They can achieve this in two ways: using misleading information on the official website and a supposedly helpful “toll-free” helpline. Obviously, we recommend removing OnePCOptimizer, and if you want to learn more, continue reading. Read more »

Oasis Space

Oasis Space

If you begin to see more and more advertisements labeled "Ads by Oasis Space" or "Provided by Oasis Space", there is a good chance your computer has been infected with Oasis Space. This application pretends to be a real tool that helps you “navigate through the web,” but according to our researchers it is simply a new SuperWeb-type adware program. This infection has no other function but to help its publisher gain easy money through the third-party advertising it spams your computer screen with. Having an ad-supported program, such as this, on your system may expose you to unwanted and unsafe website content. You should avoid clicking on any of the ads displayed by this adware at all costs, if you want to feel safe in your virtual realm. It is very important to know what you are up against if your PC has been infiltrated by such a useless but potentially unreliable application. You will see shortly that you will have no choice but to remove Oasis Space as soon as possible. Read more »