There is only one thing you can rely on when it comes to DigiFreeApp, and that is the fact that it is actually a free app, but the list of advantages stop right there. In fact, our research team has found that this program is supported by third-party advertisements that might be unreliable. Therefore, it has been labeled an adware application. This program is nothing new for us since it comes from an endless line of annoying and similar adware applications that are collectively called the Multiplug family. There is a good chance that you did not download this adware on purpose; most probably, you have been infected with it. It is quite possible if you have installed free software lately. But, in that case, it is also likely that this is not the only infection you will have to act against. Please read on to find out how your computer may be compromised if you do not remove DigiFreeApp in time. Of course, we will also reveal what you can do in order to clean your computer. Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2015 - Page 8
Hi.ru
If the homepage and default search provider on your web browsers were replaced with Hi.ru without your notice, there is no doubt that a browser hijacker has found its way into your operating system. It is most likely that this infection was installed after executing a malicious software bundle, which means that other threats could be have been unleashed as well. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found that Shadow Defender could be spread along with the suspicious hijacker. As you might know, this is a legitimate program, but installing it along with potentially malicious programs is not what we recommend. Yes, in some cases you might have the option to refuse unwanted software. Needless to say, you cannot remove Hi.ru as a browser hijacker if you have agreed to install it. Nonetheless, we believe that this search tool is undeserving of your trust. Read more »
NewsCrawler.com
NewsCrawler.com is a browser hijacker that modifies your browser settings without your permission. On the other hand, this program does not get installed on the target system without user’s permission. You must have allowed this hijacker to enter your system without really meaning to. Either way now you have an infection to deal with and the sooner you remove NewsCrawler.com from your computer, the better. Please do not hesitate to leave us a comment below this description if you have any questions about computer security, or if you encounter problems while trying to get rid of this browser hijacker. We are always ready to assist you. Read more »
CycloneMasters
CycloneMasters has definitely nothing to do with weather forecast due to the simple fact that it is a totally useless adware program. As such, it has no real function whatsoever. According to our malware researchers, this application comes from the so-called Multiplug adware family that includes ClickTheApp, ExportApplicati, and RotaryMasteRs, to mention a few from our recent discoveries. While a lot of users simply find the advertisements shown by this adware annoying and distracting, you had better know that they can also pose a threat to your virtual security and your Windows operating system as well. Removing CycloneMasters is a must if you intend to keep your computer clean of malware infections. From our article you will learn why we believe that and, also, what the “cure” is for this infection. Read more »
Trunk Of Savings
Trunk Of Savings is a program that seems to be useful for many people who shop online because this program promises to provide users with the best promotional codes. If we believe the information provided on its official website, Trunk Of Savings will show coupons to you automatically when you shop and you will simply need to click on a coupon to apply it to your purchase. It really seems that Trunk Of Savings is a beneficial program; however, the majority of users decide to remove it after some time because it is definitely more annoying than beneficial. On top of that, many users notice that this program does not act as it promises. In other words, it does not do anything useful but show various commercial advertisements. As Trunk Of Savings generates ads, specialists put it into the category of advertising-supported applications (adware). We do not think that it is the best idea to keep adware installed, so if you agree with us, you should continue reading this article to find out how to erase it. Read more »
ScreenLocker Ransomware
There are computer infections that can paralyze your operating system without any warning. ScreenLocker Ransomware is that kind of an infection, and it can be very disruptive. As the name suggests, this threat can lock your screen, and this is not done without a reason. The infection shows a warning indicating that a key must be applied to disable the lockdown. It is most likely that you will be asked to pay money for this key; however, at the time of research, a link associated with a payment did not exist. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers believe that this could be set up in the near future, and the ransomware is likely to be in the development stages. Regardless, this infection can take over your operating system! If you want to learn how to delete ScreenLocker, continue reading our report. Read more »
Hoistsearch.com
There is no doubt that unfamiliar programs can create chaos on your operating system. Hoistsearch.com might look like a normal search tool, but it is one of the many programs that cannot be trusted. This suspicious search provider might be offered to you as a free addition when acquiring different programs, or it could be infiltrated without your notice as a browser hijacker. Needless to say, it is unlikely that you will know anything about this search tool if it enters without your permission, but, even if you install it with free will, it is most likely that you will think of it as a reliable and beneficial search tool. The reality is that this search provider is not a search provider at all, and your virtual security might be on the line if you do not remove Hoistsearch.com. Continue reading to learn more. Read more »
CoffeeFeed
CoffeeFeed is the name of a completely worthless application that is, in fact, an adware program. Our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered that this application is identical to other ad-supported programs, such as FlashBeat, DoReMe, and NavRight, which we have already covered on our website. Having this adware on your computer can totally destroy your net surfing experience with its third-party advertisements that may come in different forms, including in-texts, banners, and pop-ups. Not only that, but these ads may also present you with certain dangers since you can never be sure where you might end up if you click on them. Landing on harmful websites can cause severe system security issues. Therefore, we think that you had better delete CoffeeFeed from your system if you intend to keep it clean from further infections. Read more »
DropIntoDeals
DropIntoDeals is yet another useless application from Engaging Apps that pretends to be beneficial by alerting you about coupons on “thousands of participating e-commerce sites.” In reality, this browser extension is nothing else but an adware program. It is only beneficial for its developers by displaying third-party advertisements. Of course, you also need to click on those ads for the developers to make money as that is how this adware generates traffic for affiliated partners. You need to understand that by clicking on third-party ads you do not only support possible cyber criminals, but there is also a chance that you get redirected to unsafe websites. Adware applications are also distributed together with other malware programs most of the time, which may mean multiple security threats for you if you did not install a standalone version. All in all, according to our researchers you should delete DropIntoDeals if you intend to keep your system’s integrity. Read more »
YellowSend
YellowSend seems to be a perfectly decent application at first sight, so many users download and install it on their systems. Some users get this program from some kind of third-party website, whereas others download it from its official website yellowsend.com. Actually, we cannot blame users that they download this application because it promises to enable them to send various files of any size easily and quickly. People will be able to do that straight from the desktop because YellowSend can be opened by clicking on the floating Windows widget – a hot air balloon. The application seems to be really beneficial, but, unfortunately, it is not perfect. According to our researchers, this program might perform suspicious activities behind your back, it uses unfair methods to slither onto computers, and it might be even associated with malware in a way. You will find out more details about this program if you read through this article. We also promise to explain how to eliminate it. Read more »
