Monthly Archives: December 2014 - Page 10

MPlayerX is a media player that is said to function properly without any additional codec. This player is compatible with Mac OS and does not work on Windows OS. Some Mac OS users who have MPlayerX on their machines complain that this player displays a lot of annoying advertisements. Our security researchers agree that MPlayerX can be classified as an adware program. Hence, if you are interested in keeping your computer safe and clean, we recommend removing MPlayerX immediately. Please scroll down to the bottom of this article for manual removal instructions. Read more »

Playzy is an adware application that looks like it has some useful functions. This program promises to provide users with various online games, but it hardly ever lives up to its promises. It is in your best interests to remove Playzy from your computer as soon as possible. Even through the program is not a malicious computer infection as users install it on their own computers willingly, Playzy comes with specific vulnerabilities that can eventually lead to severe computer security issues. If you care about your system’s security, you will see to it that all similar applications are removed. Read more »

RapidyWeb is an advertisement-supported program that you may be offered to download from the currently inactive website rapidyweb.com. According to the information presented on this website, the application should enhance and speed up your web browsing. Luckily, the download button on the site does not work, and computer users cannot download the unreliable program onto their operating systems. Of course, most users will learn about RapidyWeb by accident when installing bundled software. If you have the option to refuse the installation of this advertisement-supported program, you should use it, because you will need to remove RapidyWeb anyways. The application is not reliable, and it can put your virtual security in grave danger. The advertisements and services this app presents are questionable, and if you interact with them, you may have to delete much more unreliable applications. Read more »

Storimbo is an application that is supposed to “elevate your web experience.” Judging from its homepage at storimbo.net, the program is a browser extension that is developed to improve online shopping practice. Unfortunately, we have found that Storimbo is nothing but an adware application built to generate financial profit for its creators. The program is not beneficial to you in any way. On the contrary, it may expose unsuspecting users to unreliable content, so you have to remove Storimbo from your computer if you want to avoid particular security issues. Read more »

We have no doubt that Karatoh is an advertisement-supported program. Instead of presenting useful services, this suspicious program displays promotional content using alluring online pop-ups and banners. If this application has been activated on your operating system already, it is most likely that you have already discovered Ads by Karatoh when using your Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer web browsers. These are the browsers that may also be affected by DigiHelp, Faster Light, Hold Page, Daring Deals, and various other disturbing applications that we recommend removing. Even though these apps have different names, they all work the same, because they have been created by SuperWeb LLC. You can delete these threats using individual removal guides presented here on Anti-Spyware-101.com; however, it is likely that you will be able to get rid of them using our Karatoh removal guide. Read more »

Boxed Books is an adware application that is not useful in any way. If you happen to have this program on your computer, you need to remove Boxed Books immediately. We are not trying to say that this application is a malicious computer security threat. The program is very far from it. Nevertheless, adware programs cannot be trusted because they often have loose privacy policies, and they are highly vulnerable to third-party exploitations. Therefore, the sooner you delete Boxed Books from your computer, the better. Do not hesitate to leave us a comment if you have any further questions on adware removal. Read more »

Beta Rez is an adware application, made by SuperWeb LLC. It promises to “Increase usability with Beta Rez”, according to its official website. Unfortunately, no more information about its supposed usability improvements is given. Like all websites of adware made by SuperWeb, this one provides no information whatsoever. Keeping unknown software on your computer is a very bad idea. It looks like this program doesn’t do anything useful, so you should just remove Beta Rez. Read more »

DigiHelp is promoted as a search assistant, and computer users install it thinking that the program will help them discover shopping deals, discounts, coupons, and other offers. Does the application work? Our malware researchers indicate that the suspicious application cannot be trusted. Even though the program is meant to assist you with your online shopping, you can expect it to produce worthless ads instead. If you do not remove DigiHelp, you are bound to discover misleading and useless advertisements. Unfortunately, these ads may be introduced using information based upon your browsing history, and so it is not surprising that many computer users interact with the seemingly interesting DigiHelp ads. Continue reading to find out why this is considered to be dangerous. Read more »