Monthly Archives: November 2014 - Page 10

Surftosave

Surftosave is an undesirable application which might appear on computers with Windows OS. It is compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers, which means that users of those browsers will definitely notice the presence of Surftosave. Unfortunately, the program is classified as an advertising-supported application, so there is no doubt that it will act in an undesirable way. The main indication that you have an adware program on your computer is the presence of various coupons, deals, and other kinds of advertisements. They will appear on your screen while you surf the Internet, which means that they might interfere with your browsing. Luckily, you can stop these annoying ads from appearing. The only thing that you have to do is to delete Surftosave from the system. Continue reading this article in order to get more information about the removal of this adware. Read more »

Rango XP Antispyware 2014

Rango XP Antispyware 2014

If you cannot access any of your browsers, including various players, instant messaging software, and even browsers, it is very likely that Rango XP Antispyware 2014 has managed to enter your system. This threat is nothing more than rogue anti-spyware and it belongs to Braviax/FakeRean family. The main goal of Rango XP Antispyware 2014 is to extort money from computer users; thus, it will try to scare you into believing that your system is infected with malicious software. As a consequence, you will see various warnings when you try to open any of your programs or browsers. You should not believe any word of these notifications because they appear to you only to convince you that your system is infected. They will definitely disappear and you will be able to use your computer freely again if you remove Rango XP Antispyware 2014 from the system. Continue reading this article in order to find out how to do that. Read more »

Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014

Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014

Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014 is a fake anti-virus program which gets onto the computer without the user’s permission and initiates system scans to deceive him/her into thinking that the system is severely infected. It is crucial to ignore the scan results provided by Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014 because they do not present the actual security status of the operating system. At the moment, Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014 is the major infections, and you should remove it from the computer as soon as you can. Read more »

Rango XP Antivirus 2014

Rango XP Antivirus 2014

Rango XP Antivirus 2014 is a rogue ant-spyware which has been designed to intimidate computer users into thinking that malware has corrupted their operating systems. Rango XP Antivirus 2014 runs a malware scanner and warns users about different infections that require removal; however, this tool is completely bogus, and so you should pay no attention to the presented infections. Even though these threats look scary, and the rogue AV pushes to delete them, you must keep in mind that this is just a trick that cyber criminals will used to convince that you need to purchase the full-feature version of a fictitious malware remover. You must remove Rango XP Antivirus 2014, not follow the instructions presented by this fictitious malware scanner. Unfortunately, many computer users have already become victims of the scam. Read more »

PlusTotal

If you have noticed that your browser is functioning in a fishy way, or if you noticed tons of adverts while surfing the web, this is a strong indication that PlusTotal is running on your operating system. Do not hesitate to remove this invasive program as it does not hold any beneficial features whatsoever. In fact, all that PlusTotal is capable of is disturbing you while you are surfing the web. It is quite annoying and frustrating, to say the least. To make matters worse, it has been noticed that PlusTotal could expose your operating system to potentially malicious third-party web content. It goes without saying that PlusTotal must be removed if you want to keep your system clean, secure, and fully functioning. Do not take any chances with this invasive program and use the removal guide provided below to delete it immediately. Read more »

Popcornew

Popcornew

Popcornew is one more advertisement-supported application that requires removal as soon as it is discovered running on your PC. Unsuspecting online shoppers could be tricked into installing this intrusive adware program, as it is advertised as a useful tool which provides best online discount deals and special offers; thus, it will save you time and money while you are shopping online. Do not be fooled by these hoax promises, as the service provided by Popcornew is questionable to say the least. In most instances, Popcornew will only cause annoyance and frustration, and in some cases could even be the reason why other Internet-based infections could enter your operating system. Do not hesitate to remove Popcornew once and for all in order to maintain your system clean, secure, and fully functioning. Read more »

Malware chefs: the flavor of a cookie - dangerous!

Malware chefs: the flavor of a cookie - dangerous!

Malware experts have recently noticed a new major virtual threat that could have devastating outcomes. The malicious activity was dubbed as malvertising; as the name suggest certain adverts were noticed to redirect users to potentially harmful websites in order to implement malware onto their system. The most alarming feature is that these adverts are not provided by an adware application; these ads, in fact, could be integrated on any website. Recently websites like examiner.com and last.fm were found out to be hosting such ads, but it is not the vendors’ fault as these adverts are carefully disguised by malware distributors to look and seem legitimate. The mentioned websites were probably victims to a first-time scam, as the research revealed that these adverts are created in a quite obnoxious way, which is why they were able to bypass some malware detection and removal tools. Read more »

DownPay

DownPay is a JustPlugIt browser add-on which displays third party advertisements in order to make your shopping more enjoyable, or so it says. The program is very similar to RightCoupon, TicTacCoupon, and other programs based on the JustPlugIt engine. All these programs, including DownPay, are regarded as adware because they put you at risk. DownPay does not endorse the advertisements displayed and does not monitor the owners of those advertisements, which enables online scammers to use the program as a means of promoting their malicious websites. You can minimize the risk of getting the computer infected by removing DownPay, the sooner the better. Read more »

BrowseStudio

BrowseStudio

BrowseStudio is a SuperWeb browser add-on displaying coupons, web banners, interstitial advertisements, in-line advertisements, and many types of ads to enhance your experience on the Internet. The program is compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and is promoted at browsestudio.com. However, the website does not feature the setup file of the program, which is typical of SuperWeb programs. The program can be bundled with other free programs, which means that it can be provided as an optional program when installing a media player, browser add-on, or any other programs. It is highly advisable to be very attentive during the installation process, because your carelessness may have adverse consequences. Read more »

Sednit

Sednit is a Trojan infection used to collect sensitive banking information. It has been created to enter target systems surreptitiously and steal important banking data. Most of the time, users do not even realize that they become Sednit’s victims. Trojans are not conspicuous, and they do not manifest their presence. If you think that there is something wrong with your system, you should scan it with the SpyHunter free scanner. A full system scan will help you determine whether you are infected with malware. If so, remove Sednit immediately to safeguard your PC against similar infections. Read more »