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Yayzap

Yayzap

Yayzap is an application that is closely associated with the website yayzap.com, which is known to be “an exciting gaming portal that offers tons of free games.” Users who wish to play games free of charge on this website, most probably, have to install the Yayzap application because the information at yayzap.com says that users will be granted access to free games in exchange for an agreement to install this piece of software only. If a user does that, he/she also agrees to see advertisements because Yayzap is known to be an ad-supported program. We cannot say that advertising-supported applications are extremely dangerous; however, it is known that they might put computers in danger. Therefore, we suggest that you remove adware from your computer and then start playing online games on a different website that does not require installing some kind of application. We will talk about the dangers Yayzap might pose to your computer in this report. Also, specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com will provide all the important information regarding the removal of this software for you. Read more »

Topwebclub.com

Topwebclub.com

Topwebclub.com is your usual browser hijacker that changes your browser’s settings without your permission. The problem with browser hijackers is that users often allow them to enter their computers without even realizing it. For example, you might have downloaded this program yourself from some freeware distribution network. Whichever it might be, it is now time to remove Topwebclub.com from your computer because such applications could easily expose you to malicious content. If you continue to experience various redirections on your browser, it is only a matter of time until you get infected with severe malware. Read more »

Searchopa.com

Searchopa.com

The most likely reason for you to find Searchopa.com, a potentially risky search engine, in your browsers is that you have installed a questionable browser extension recently. In fact, most complaints come from Google Chrome users, but it is possible that this search engine shows up in other major browsers as well. The biggest issue with this infection is that it can expose you to potentially harmful web content and thus cause virtual security-related issues. It is also likely that you will find other unwanted programs and infections on your system, which multiplies the chances of system and privacy breaches. This could have a major effect on the operation and performance of your computer. If you want to protect your PC, it is important that you remove Searchopa.com and any other related malware threats. Let us provide you with the details of our research so that you understand the involved risks and solutions much better. Read more »

Isearch.tinyresults.com

Isearch.tinyresults.com

Isearch.tinyresults.com does not look like a threat, but it can be dangerous to your virtual security. This search tool is often perceived as a browser hijacker, and not just because it could attack browsers without users’ permission. In fact, in most cases, users will be tricked into downloading this search tool themselves. On top of that, many users might believe it to be a reliable and useful search provider. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com warn that if you find this search tool set as your homepage on any of the browsers, you need to stop whatever you are doing and take care of your virtual security. We do not advise using this hijacker as a regular search tool in the meantime, but if you do, make sure you do not interact with suspicious links or get involved with seemingly beneficial offers. If you read this report, you will understand why this could be dangerous and why removing Isearch.tinyresults.com is important. Read more »

BitStak Ransomware

BitStak Ransomware

BitStak Ransomware is a ransomware application that can encrypt your files. It is a very annoying program that will try to make you think you have no other way out of this situation, but to pay the ransom fee. Needless to say, you should keep your money to yourself because it is very unlikely that the ransomware creators will help you get your files back. On the contrary, they may just take your money and disappear. The good news is that you can remove BitStak Ransomware and restore your files without having to deal with these crooks. Please continue reading the description to find out more. Read more »

Search.searchyff.com

Search.searchyff.com

Search.searchyff.com reminds a reliable search engine; however, in reality, it is known to be a browser hijacker. If it ever enters your computer, it will immediately apply changes to your browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox). Researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have managed to reveal that this search engine is going to change your homepage, which means that you will see it every time you launch your browser. At first, Search.searchyff.com does not seem to be harmful, so many users decide to use the search box they see on the main page of this website. We suggest that you stop doing that and rush to remove Search.searchyff.com from browsers because it is very real that this search engine will put your system in danger. Believe us; this might happen quickly, so the sooner you erase this browser hijacker from your computer, the better. Read more »

Search.onesearch.org

Search.onesearch.org

Search.onesearch.org is a devious browser hijacker that pretends to offer great services just to attract you. Once installed, this hijacker redirects to a third-party search engine and utilizes data-tracking tools to spy on you and record information that could be used to select more attractive advertisements. Although we classify this threat as a hijacker, it would not be wrong, to some extent, to call it an advertising-supported program. After all, it was developed as an advertising tool. Nevertheless, it is also capable of modifying the settings on your Chrome/Internet Explorer/Firefox browser, which is why it is recognized as a browser hijacker. Regardless of which browser this threat corrupts, you need to delete it as soon as possible. The good news that removing Search.onesearch.org is fairly simple, and you should not have any problems even if you have little to no experience. Read more »

NextFlix

NextFlix

NextFlix is an application that is said to give you the freedom to view region-blocked content by modifying your computer’s DNS settings. However, it also uses the DNS modifications to render commercial advertisements that are annoying and can also be dangerous, so you should remove this program. We have analyzed similar programs in the past, and some of them are linked with this particular application. We want to make you aware that it is a fake program that really does not give you access to region-restricted content. However, it secretly modifies your computer’s DNS settings to show unwelcome unasked for commercial advertisements. We have classified this application as adware and invite you to uninstall it after reading this decryption to reestablish your PC’s security because not all advertisements that are shown by it are safe. Read more »

The Maintenance Software

The Maintenance Software

It is most likely that you did not download The Maintenance Software as a standalone program due to the fact that this infection mainly spreads in malicious downloaders. If you find this application on your computer, it may indicate the presence of other malware infections, too. As a matter of fact, this program is totally useless for you since there is no maintenance function whatsoever. What it really does is that it displays potentially harmful third-party ads through your default browser, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Based on its capabilities, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have categorized it as an adware application. As such, it can be easily exploited by cyber criminals to inject corrupt ads and links into the displayed third-party pages. Clicking on any content provided by this adware could be detrimental to your system health and security. Therefore, we suggest that you remove The Maintenance Software as soon as possible and eliminate all other potentially risky applications as well to restore security on your PC. Read more »

Search.searchlf.com

Search.searchlf.com

Search.searchlf.com may look like a decent search engine, but we definitely do not recommend using it. This program is a browser hijacker, and it is directly associated with a browser extension that adds various features to your computer without your permission. On the other hand, you may need to initiate the installation of this program because potentially unwanted applications seldom get installed on target systems without user’s intervention. Whatever the flow of events might have been, now you have arrived at the situation where you need to remove Search.searchlf.com from your system if you want to protect your computer from potential exploitation. Read more »