Monthly Archives: December 2013

Windows Accelerator Pro

Windows Accelerator Pro

Windows Accelerator Pro is a dangerous computer infection classified as rogue antispyware application. It can seriously jeopardize your system security in attempt to steal your money. The application wants to be regarded as a reliable antimalware tool, but that is obviously not the case as Windows Accelerator Pro does not allow you to operate your computer properly and intends to push you into purchasing an application that does not function at all. This rogue also tries its best to remain on your system, so do refer to the instructions below in order to remove Windows Accelerator Pro for good. Read more »

FriendsChecker

FriendsChecker is an application that allows you to keep tabs on your friends, and especially those people who unfriend you on Facebook. The functionality of the application is clear and obvious, but the problem is that it comes with an additional payload, something that you would be better off without. FriendsChecker comes with third party advertisements that can compromise your system’s security and even expose you to potential malware infections. Hence, it would be for the best to remove FriendsChecker from your computer, even if you do want to keep track of people who remove from their friends list. Read more »

Gip.driverdiv.net

Even though you may be unable to connect to Gip.driverdiv.net, you may discover online advertisements supported through this domain running on your browsers. Whether you notice surveys, pop-up offers or the reported browser update notifications, you should not click on them. It is unknown who stands behind these pop-ups and where they could lead you to, which is why it is smartest to stay away from them. If you wish to delete the unreliable pop-ups, you may need to remove Gip.driverdiv.net related applications. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, the networking domain is unlikely to connect to your PC, unless some program activates it or you visit an unreliable website. Either way, it is obvious that your operating system is vulnerable to potentially unwanted programs and even malware. Read more »

Tube Dimmer

Have you recently downloaded software which has an ability to dim the light area around the videos that you watch? If yes, you might have Tube Dimmer on your system. This program works on all the most popular video websites, for instance YouTube.com. Although it seems like a useful tool, you should not trust it because it will show you various advertisements once installed on the system. Even though it claims it is a 100% safe and secure program, you should better remove it because of all the following reasons which will be mentioned in this article. Read more »

FrameFox

FrameFox

FrameFox is an adware program which you can acquire along with free programs or trial versions. The application is installed as a browser add-on on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It injects its advertisements to the search results page in order to push you into visiting different websites. In this particular case, FrameFox provides the user with display advertisements, which promotes various items and services. Our team recommends that you remove FrameFox from the system because not only does it provide you with different advertisements but may also collect non-personally identifiable information. Read more »

Govome.inspsearch.com

Govome.inspsearch.com

It has been discovered that a new browser hijacker has emerged. It is called Govome.inspsearch.com hijacker, and the name comes from the URL of the search engine which could be used to corrupt your web browsers. Whether you run Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers individually or all at the same time, you may discover this mischievous hijacker on your personal computer. In fact, there is a possibility that this infection could crossover to other popular browsers as well. Overall, the threat can attack due to existing security vulnerabilities not because of a web browser that you run. As spyware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered, it is important that you remove the browser hijacker right away, and we can help you delete Govome.inspsearch.com. Read more »

Trusted Saver

Trusted Saver

Trusted Saver is an add-on which claims to be able to save your time and money by displaying various deals and offers while you are doing online shopping. At first, it might look like a useful tool, but you should know that it is more annoying than useful. As it tends to display various advertisements every time you browse such websites as ebay.com, walmart.com, and amazon.com, it is categorized as the adware program. It is known that it might cause harm to the security of your system, which is why we advise you to remove Trusted Saver entirely. Read more »

LyricsSpeaker

LyricsSpeaker

LyricsSpeaker is yet another application which belongs to the so-called Lyrics family. Other applications from this faction include ElectroLyrics, FoxyLyrics, LyricsPlug, etc. Even though the names of these add-ons differ, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers can guarantee that all of them are presented and act in the same mannerism. For example, the application in discussion is promoted at lyricsspeaker.co, and this site is nearly identical to the ones representing aforementioned Chrome, Firefox and IE browser extensions. LyricsSpeaker removal is strongly recommended even if you have found some benefits when using this application on your computer. Even though it may appear as if the add-on is beneficial, our researchers have revealed that in the worst case scenario, this plugin could lead to virtual security risks. Read more »

Mal/BredoZp-B

Mal/BredoZp-B is a highly dangerous computer infection which you should remove once your computer security tool detects it. Mal/BredoZp-B spreads over the Internet via spam email attachments, and if you want to prevent similar or even more dangerous threats in the future, do not open spam emails and do not even think of downloading the files attached to the electronic letter. A link in a spam letter may also execute a computer infection once you click on it, so if you care about the performance of the system and your own privacy, act wisely when dealing with electronic letters from unknown senders. Read more »

RocketTab

RocketTab

RocketTab is a browser add-on which is categorized as adware because of the links that are inserted to the search results page. The application is available at rockettab.com and works on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.  RocketTab is presented as a search enhancer which can provide you with the best browsing experience. When you install the application and enter some search terms in the search box of your search engine, several additional links are displayed at the top of the search results page. Moreover, RocketTab provides links to popular websites, which are presented as “Powered by RocketTab”. If you do not remove RocketTab from the browsers, you will be constantly provided with various sponsored links, some of which may have nothing in common with your interest. Read more »