Monthly Archives: October 2013 - Page 6

SearchFin

SearchFin is an infamous adware program which has the power to bombard your Google Chrome, IE and Firefox browsers. The advertisements displayed by this clandestine computer infection may be harmless; unfortunately, it is much more likely that they will be used to expose your virtual security and initiate various online scams. Fortunately the adware is quite noticeable and in most cases even the least experienced Windows users find the flooding advertisements extremely suspicious. Regardless, if you have never faced an adware and you are unaware of how dangerous the presented pop-ups could be, you may think that they showed up on the screen after you visited some websites. Surely, this is a real possibility; however, if you do not recognize and remove adware immediately after it firstly shows up, you may fall for virtual scams. Read the article to learn how to delete SearchFin adware. Read more »

Linksicle ads

Linksicle ads

If you have installed Linksicle, get ready to receive Linksicle ads, which you should ignore at any price. The application is installed as a browser add-on, and works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Moreover, it can be used on any websites. Linksicle is available at linksicle.com, and it aim is to make your experience online better. When you find an interesting term or word, you have to highlight it and click the icon which appears next to the word; then a pop-up window containing various online sources related to the selected word appears. You do not have to go to a search engine because the thirst tab contains several links to the websites containing the information about that word. On the second tab, you can use Bing Translation, while on the last on you can use a thesaurus. Read more »

Realore Studios Toolbar

Realore Studios Toolbar

Realore Studios Toolbar is not a browser extension you should install onto your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers. The application comes bundled with both undesirable and malign programs and it can even change the settings of your browsers. Even though the toolbar is no browser hijacker and it cannot change the home page/search provider settings without your knowledge and consent, we strongly recommend that you act with great care. Do the suggested search tools appear to be beneficial to you? They are not, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers can guarantee that you are better off without them. This article contains information on how to delete Realore Studios Toolbar and other undesirable applications. Continue reading to learn about the removal process. Read more »

relevantsearch.info

Relevantsearch.info, better known as websearch.relevantsearch.info, may seem like an authentic search provider; however, you should not trust it for one moment. As our researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered, the search engine cannot present you with any original search results! The Web searches are presented through search.genieo.com created by Genieo Innovation Ltd., the News searches are presented via google.com and the Shopping module promotes savefront.com. If you have discovered that the home page and the search provider of your active browsers have been modified without your authorization, there is no question whether a hijacker has entered the system. Needless to say, the main worry for you right now is relevantsearch.info removal. Read more »

Dft.pathmapping.net

Dft.pathmapping.net is a malicious server which can be used by an adware program to send you various pop-up advertisements. When you notice that some pop-up or full page ads are generated or that new browser windows containing “dft.pathmapping.net” in the address box are opened, take action to scan the computer for malware. The fact that dft.pathmapping.net advertisements are displayed on your screen indicates that some dangerous computer infection is installed on the PC and that you should take immediate action to resolve the problem. Dft.pathmapping.net works in the same way as dfn.donetools.net or gqs.donedrive.net, both of which are used by browser add-ons which works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Read more »

SoftwareBundler:Win32/Cakeport

SoftwareBundler:Win32/Cakeport is a malicious program that installs other unwanted applications on your computer. It does not need your permission to function on your computer, and you may not be aware of the fact that SoftwareBundler:Win32/Cakeport installs additional software on your system as well. This renders the application as a computer threat that should not be allowed to remain in your system. If you are not sure of your current system status, run a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner and then remove SoftwareBundler:Win32/Cakeport automatically, at the same time ensuring that your PC is safeguarded against similar threats. Read more »

Feven 1.7

Feven 1.7

Feven 1.7 is a tremendously disruptive browser plugin which you should remove from your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the add-on can be recognized only if you know what to look for. If you do not check the Extensions lists of active web browsers, you may be completely oblivious to the existence of this particular application. Despite this, we have no doubts that you should notice that something is not right as soon as the add-on is activated onto the browsers. Do you know why? The plugin is categorized as an advertisement-based program, or adware, and so all of the suspicious advertisement flooding your browsers are linked to it. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have some Feven 1.7 removal tips and so you should continue reading the report. Read more »

The Sea App

The Sea App

The Sea App is a potentially unwanted application that is classified as adware program. It is one of the many coupon programs that displays commercial advertisements when you browser online shopping websites. It gets installed on your computer with your own permission, so The Sea App cannot be considered a computer malware, because it does not slither into your computer behind your back. Even so, security experts do not recommend keeping the extension installed in your system, because it is not safe to have The Sea App for an extended period of time. Thus, the sooner you remove The Sea App from your system the better. Read more »

BitGuard.exe

Is BitGuard.exe running on your operating Windows system? Then you must have installed the infamous Application Manager by PerformerSoft LLC. This file is part of the Adware Helpers, just like the previously reported NCDownloader.exe or Browser Protect Virus. If you do not remove the suspicious executable from your operating Windows system, there is a great possibility that your browsers will get corrupted. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, the element can be registered as an authentic Windows Service so that it could start running as soon as you turn on the computer. If this is enabled and you do not remove BitGuard.exe in time, you may discover unauthorized browser settings modifications and inability to restore home page, search provider settings back to normal. These are the symptoms which indicate that BitGuard.exe removal should be performed as soon as possible. Read more »

Live TV toolbar

Live TV toolbar

Live TV toolbar is a Conduit browser plugin which is available for Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Internet Explorer users. The application is promoted as a free tool which can help you access over 1750 online TV stations streamed through your own internet connection. Have you downloaded the application from livetvtoolbar.media-toolbar.com? If you have not, the program must have come bundled with other applications you have recently installed. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have revealed that other Conduit products, including Mini001 Toolbar and MySavings Toolbar, can be distributed using software packaging methods as well. If this is how you got introduced to the suspicious application, we recommend that you use the removal instructions to delete Live TV toolbar. If you wish to learn how the program works and why it could be dangerous we recommend continue reading. Read more »