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If you would like to turn your PC into a Wi-fi hotspot, we do not recommend that you use Hostify. This desktop application has proved to be rather questionable to say the least. In fact, our researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have labeled it as a potentially unwanted program or PUP in short. This category usually involves applications that do not mean direct and great danger to your privacy and your operating system. But it does not mean that this PUP cannot cause security-related issues indirectly. It is one thing that this application does not even seem to work properly as it is supposed to be; another thing is that it may spy on you and may also arrive with other PUPs and malicious software installers. If this would not be enough for you to want to remove Hostify from your computer, please go on with this article to see more clearly to make the right decision. Read more »

Although the official installer of 4zip is followed by a statement “No Adware. No Spyware. No Pop-Ups. No Trojans,” installing this program is not a good idea. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed this threat in our internal lab, and it was found that it can infiltrate other computer threats, which is why we classify it as a PUP, which is short for “potentially unwanted program.” Although this program promises supposedly the best file compression services, it is most important that these supposedly beneficial services are followed by malicious activity. Unfortunately, many computer users are still careless, and they do not take time to research software before installing it. Are you careless as well? If you are, it is not surprising that you have downloaded this PUP. If you keep reading, you will discover how to delete 4zip, as well as other threats potentially active on your computer. Read more »

At first sight, SecuriDex looks like a regular media player, but later it begins to act in a manner that is not expected from a legitimate program. After launching the program, users notice a notification that informs about malicious software on their computers. The warning keeps appearing while the program is working or when you start it again. Every user should know that the alert is fake and to get rid of it, the application should be deleted from the system. The software cannot infect your computer with malware, but the notification could be cyber criminals’ attempt to access your private information or extort money from you. Because of this suspicious behavior, the application is classified as potentially unwanted program (PUP). Read more »

Our security analysts have tested a browser extension called GoGameGo and have come to the conclusion that it is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that you ought to remove. In this description, we will cover this program’s origins and distribution methods, functionality and what potential threats it can pose to your computer’s security. In general, potentially unwanted programs pose no threat, but this particular program comes with a search engine that is set as the default homepage and promotes commercial content via its search results. Thus, you may be exposed to untrustworthy websites that feature downloads of shady software. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »