Monthly Archives: November 2017 - Page 8

Memberacy Search is a potentially unwanted program that enters your computer accidentally. It is not a malicious infection though. So it means that you probably added the extension to your browser willingly, even if you were not fully aware of it. This also means that there are probably a lot more unwanted applications installed on your computer, and they are the ones that make your browser work quite slow. It goes without saying that you must remove Memberacy Search and other unwanted applications from your computer. If you think you cannot do it on your own, you can employ a powerful antispyware tool to help you do it automatically. Read more »

MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar promises to provide users with a better web experience, but you should still think twice before installing it on your computer because it is not a fully trustworthy application even though it claims to be one. We do not say that it is a malicious program. We cannot even say that it is completely useless; however, we surely cannot confirm that it can be trusted fully because specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have already categorized it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These are not harmful threats, but we cannot tell you that they never act undesirably, so we do not recommend keeping MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar installed. It is compatible with Google Chrome only, and it is just an ordinary browser extension, so its removal should be quick and easy. Further in this article, we will tell you more about MoviesFriendly Search Toolbar and its drawbacks, and then we will provide more information about its removal. Read more »

If you think Ultimate Popup Killer might be what you are looking for to block the irritating advertising content while browsing, we would advise you to read our article before making a final decision. For starters, users should know the tool falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). It does not mean the software is harmful or anything like this, but it points out it might be suspicious or have undesirable qualities. One of them could be the fact the program might be bundled with a browser hijacker. In other words, if you install Ultimate Popup Killer you could get two untrustworthy applications. Thus, if you wish to keep the computer clean, it would be advisable to get rid of the PUP. To help users erase it manually we will be placing step by step deletion instructions at the end of this report, so if you think you are up to the task, we encourage you to use them. Read more »

Search Bay is a useless browser extension that poses as a search page and may show up as your homepage, new tab page, and default search provider in your Google Chrome browser. As a matter of fact, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this search engine seems to be down for the moment just like its official channels. This is rather suspicious and usually happens when you are dealing with an unreliable piece of software. We have categorized this possible threat sources as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, although some malware experts may consider it as a browser hijacker due to its capabilities to change your Google Chrome browser settings. Since this PUP does not seem to be functional right now, we cannot tell you what might happen in the future. Still, it is not a good idea to keep this annoying extension in your browser as it can collect information about your browsing habits and possibly target you with potentially unreliable third-party ads. This PUP may also enter your computer in a company of malicious software installers, which means multiple system security threats for you and your PC. We recommend that you remove Search Bay from your computer as soon as possible not to make things worse in your virtual world. Read more »

MyHomePage.pro may be a new browser extension but it is more like a new member in a large family of questionable applications created by RCPmedia. This family has 47 members for the time being, including FreeOnlineGames.pro and WebStart.me. We cannot say anything bad about these extension because they seem to work just fine. However, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should still be careful with this extension because it may show suspicious traits even if it does not necessarily expose you to manipulated search results containing potentially risky third-party advertisements. Thus, this application has been labeled as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) though it may also be considered a browser hijacker since it can actually change your browser settings so that it come up as your homepage and new tab page. The innocent surface hides questionable behavior though; you may be redirected to potentially unreliable third-party websites or presented with questionable third-party ads while this PUP is actively present in your browsers. We recommend that you remove MyHomePage.pro if you want to keep your system clean. Read more »