Monthly Archives: December 2014 - Page 6

MSIL/Spy.Agent.BP

If your security tool has detected MSIL/Spy.Agent.BP, there is a huge possibility that you have encountered a Trojan. It might have slithered onto your computer without your permission and it is not surprising that you have not noticed its presence because this infection seeks to hide itself. It is very important that you remove MSIL/Spy.Agent.BP from the system because this infection might do various unwanted activities behind your back. Unfortunately, it cannot be removed via Control Panel, which means that the manual removal is very difficult. In order to find out what to do, we recommend reading through this article. Our security experts will help you to delete this infection easily and quickly. Read more »

PuzzleGamesDaily Toolbar

PuzzleGamesDaily Toolbar

PuzzleGamesDaily Toolbar comes with a number of functions that are supposed to improve online gaming experience. The application looks like a reliable browser plug-in that every user should have on her computer. However, computer security experts warn about potential threats associated with PuzzleGamesDaily Toolbar. This toolbar could be easily exploited by malevolent third parties. Therefore, if you want to ensure your system’s safety, you must remove PuzzleGamesDaily Toolbar from your computer as soon as possible. At the same time, you should also check whether you have more unwanted applications on your computer. Read more »

SpeedCheckApp

SpeedCheckApp

SpeedCheckApp is an adware application. It is one of the names that can be used for SpeedChecker or TestSpeeder applications. This app is supposed to help you keep tabs on your bandwidth and regularly check your Internet speed. According to SpeedCheckApp, you have to know your exact Internet speed so that you would know whether you are really getting the service you are paying for. However, this application comes with a handful of additional functions that should not be overlooked. Security experts recommend removing SpeedCheckApp from your computer because this program could be related to various security problems. Read more »

Lpmxp2175.com

Lpmxp2175.com is an adware server that could be used by various advertisement-supported programs. Adware is set up to communicate with adware servers to activate various banner ads, pop-up, interstitial, and other kinds of advertisements. This communication between adware and adware servers is usually identified as unreliable, especially if the parties are suspicious and untrustworthy. Unfortunately, you must remove Lpmxp2175.com-related adware, because it may be unreliable as well. According to our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, the advertisements presented via Lpmxp2175.com might show up after installing the adware created on the Crossrider, Justplugit, or similar platforms. Read more »

Poodle Sniffs Out Your Data

Obviously, we do not mean an actual canine because that would be too far-fetched, but there is something related to cyber security that is called POODLE. We think that you should pay attention to it because even the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pointed out how important it is to take care of this issue immediately. While dealing with POODLE does not depend on users themselves, we would like to address this matter in this article, letting you know more about this disturbing vulnerability. Read on to find out more about this vulnerability and potential security threat. Read more »

The risks of the DeviantArt Scam

You have to be careful not to become the next victim of the mischievous DeviantArt Scam. Needless to say, this scam is targeted at those you use deviantart.com services, and, according to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the scam has already affected many users. The victims of the DeviantArt Scam lose money, install undesirable software, and disclose private information that can be manipulated by unreliable parties. These are serious risks; however, you can avoid facing them if you are careful and mindful when browsing the web. In fact, most deviantart.com users will recognize the scam, because the site has been set up to share images, photos, digitals art, cartoons, and other types of images, not to help you download books. Continue reading to learn how the scam works, find out if you need to delete malware, and figure out what security measures you need to take to eliminate the security risks. Read more »

Esuack

Esuack

Esuack is a free browser add-on which is programmed to display different types of advertisements, including web banners, pop-ups, interstitial advertisements, in-line ads, and some other ads. By displaying these advertisements, Esuack is supposed to enhance your online experience, but we want to warn you that those ads are not endorsed by the developers of the programs, and that means that you interact with third parties at your own risk. As a result, the program is regarded as adware and included in the databases of some computer security programs. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends that you remove this program from the computer so that you avoid phishing websites and privacy-related issues. Read more »

Delta-homes.com

Delta-homes.com

Delta-homes.com is a suspicious search engine that might replace your regular homepage and search provider. Judging from its appearance, Delta-homes.com does not differ from decent search providers; however, it seems that it cannot be fully trusted. According to the specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, this search provider falls into the category of browser hijackers because it can make the changes without user’s permission. Thus, if you have noticed Delta-homes.com on your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers, there is no doubt that a browser hijacker has slithered onto your computer. You will have to get rid of Delta-homes.com in order to set another homepage and search provider. Read more »

Speedly Network Speed Enhancer

Speedly Network Speed Enhancer, also known as Speedly, is a free computer program that is claimed to be capable of enhancing your Internet speed and preventing you from accessing websites that distribute malware. The program is promoted at speedly.co, and may seem to be an appealing tool; however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which means that at some point you may decide to remove it from the computer. If you have not noticed anything strange, keep on reading to find out what you may face in the near future. Read more »

Hot Deals ads

Hot Deals ads

If you have started seeing commercials with a label Hot Deals ads, we recommend that you check the condition of your system as soon as possible because it is very likely that there is an adware or other suspicious program present on our computer. You should hurry to detect and remove a program responsible for the presence of Hot Deals ads because it is very important to stop those commercials from appearing. In the meantime, you should refrain from clicking on Hot Deals ads because they might lead you to malicious software. Unfortunately, it might not be easy to detect the unreliable program; thus, you should read through this article if you want to get rid of Hot Deals ads. Read more »