Monthly Archives: November 2015 - Page 11

WindowPromo

WindowPromo

WindowPromo is an application that seems to be aimed at those users who shop online; however, you might detect it on your system even if you do not do that. If this has already happened, we suggest getting rid of this program as soon as possible because it is known to be an advertising-supported application (adware). Adware programs usually claim that they are very beneficial; however, the truth is that they do not do much of anything. According to our researchers, WindowPromo will only display various commercial advertisements on your screen and do nothing else. Believe us: All those ads are very annoying, and they might expose you to potential threats, so you should definitely delete the program that generates them. If you want to find out how to get rid of WindowPromo easily, you should continue reading this article prepared by the specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com. Read more »

Resultforquery.com

Resultforquery.com

Resultforquery.com falls into the category of browser hijackers as it is purposefully made difficult to remove. This hijacker’s main objective is to modify your browser’s settings and force you to use its search engine. By using this hijacker as your search engine you help generate advertising revenue for Resultforquery.com’s developers, since it will show you a great deal of promotional links and advertisements inside its search results. So if you are looking for ways to get rid of this infection, then you have come to the rights online security website, because we have included a removal guide at the bottom of this description. Read more »

Lookineo.com

Lookineo.com

Lookineo.com is a French browser hijacker that our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found identical to Securery.com and Secury-surf.com. Although this search engine may be offered to be set in your browsers while you are installing some software by Development Media 73, it is also possible that you do not realize it or it might be set even without your knowledge. That is why it has been categorized as a browser hijacker. But, as such, it may cause some system security issues apart from its appearance without your notice. Since this tool may start operating unreliably, we really do not see any other choice for you but to remove Lookineo.com from your computer. Please read on if you wish to learn how you can protect your PC next time from similar attacks and how you can handle this current infection as well. Read more »

Mysearchtoolbar.com

Mysearchtoolbar.com

Mysearchtoolbar.com is a part of a browser hijacker and is spread by this infection, so if you ever notice that this search engine has replaced your homepage and search engine on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, you should know that a browser hijacker has entered your system. The only way to get rid of Mysearchtoolbar.com and set another search engine and homepage is to delete this browser hijacker from the system. You should do this immediately for the sake of your system’s safety too. It does not matter that Mysearchtoolbar.com looks like a reliable search engine, the truth is that it might still perform unwanted activities behind your back and even expose you to malicious applications. If you want to find out what Mysearchtoolbar.com does, you should read through this article. We will provide all the relevant information about its deletion in this article too. Read more »

DecryptorMax Ransomware

DecryptorMax Ransomware

DecryptorMax Ransomware is a dangerous computer infection that is classified as crypto ransomware. It is an obnoxious program that is very explicit about what it does and what it wants. DecryptorMax Ransomware will enter your system surreptitiously, and it will encrypt your files with the intention to push you into pay a ransom fee. You should not succumb to these threats because by wiring your money you would only experience a financial loss. Your job right now is to remove DecryptorMax Ransomware from your computer with a powerful antispyware tool. Protect your PC from similar infections in the future and stay away from unfamiliar websites that might be part of the program’s distribution network. Read more »

LetsSearch.com

LetsSearch.com

LetsSearch.com is an intrusive browser hijacker that does not care about your privacy and your preferences; it infiltrates your operating system and changes your browser settings without your consent. What would you expect from a tool that is illegally present on your computer? Would you actually use it? What do you think might happen if you keep searching the web with this search engine? If you cannot answer these questions, you might make the mistake of ignoring this useless hijacker. If you understand the possible and unfortunate consequences, you can protect your computer from more harm; but only then. And, of course, if you have an authentic antimalware tool installed, but it is not likely if you are reading this article. If your computer is not protected, there is only one thing you can do: You need to remove LetsSearch.com ASAP. Let us explain in more detail. Read more »

Mobura.com

Mobura.com

Mobura.com is a browser hijacker that will change your browser settings behind your back, consequently rerouting you to dangerous websites. This computer infection usually travels with many other unwanted applications, so if you happen to have this browser hijacker on your system, you will do yourself a favor if you run a full system scan with a computer security tool of your choice to search for other unwanted programs on-board. When you get down to removing Mobura.com, do not forget to terminate all the other unwanted applications as well. If you need any assistance with software removal, please invest in a professional antispyware application. Read more »

LowerPrice

LowerPrice

LowerPrice is an ad-supported program that has been recently rolled out by the infamous JustPlugIt Ltd. Our researchers suggest that you remove this program not only because it is an obnoxious piece of software, but also because it is likely to promote other adware applications and similar malware. In fact, all of its promotions should be viewed with suspicion, because they come from unspecified third-party sources. Please read this short description about this program. It contains a lot of useful information that will shed light on its seemingly harmless activities. We have also included a removal guide in case you do not know how to uninstall a program. Read more »

Securery.com

Securery.com

Securery.com is known to be an annoying browser hijacker that will start performing suspicious activities the moment it enters systems. First of all, our specialists have noticed that it will change your homepage and search provider. Of course, it will do that without your permission. Secondly, it will install a toolbar on Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. The browser and the toolbar are both in French, so researchers at anti-spyware-101.com are sure that this browser hijacker is aimed at users living in France. Of course, there are also many cases when users living in other countries notice the presence of Securery.com. It does not matter where you live; the most important thing is to get rid of Securery.com if it has already applied changes to your browsers. Unfortunately, it will not be so easy to fix your browsers because this threat cannot be deleted via Control Panel. Do not worry; we know a way how you can do that, so continue reading. Read more »

InstantSupport

InstantSupport

InstantSupport is a totally useless application that has no real function at all, but indirectly it may expose you to schemers, and that would be unfortunate. Therefore, our malware researchers have classified this application a potentially unwanted program or PUP. Its presence on your computer is completely undesirable because it has no benefit for you whatsoever. On the contrary, it may actually harm your virtual security. Even more so, because it may arrive on-board with a bunch of malware infections and other PUPs. If you do not want to lose control of your machine, you should not hesitate to delete InstantSupport. But, then again, it may not be the only application you need to clean from your computer if you want to secure your PC. In order to learn more about the possible dangers regarding this infection, please read on. Read more »