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Search-eyes.tk

Search-eyes.tk

Has your default home page been suddenly changed without any authorization? If this is the case, it is a strong indication that a browser hijacker known as Search-eyes.tk is up and running on your operating system. The hijacker in question messes up your online experience, making it an annoying and frustration one, to say the least. Unfortunately, most users infect their operating system with this hijacker because they are not aware of the importance of virtual security. In this article, we provide a few security tips that will help you safeguard your operating system. Also, we include a detailed removal guide that will help your restore your default browser settings. It is critical to realize why a removal of this browser hijacker essential to your overall virtual security. Make sure to read the rest of this article as we provide further information regarding the potentially malicious functionality of this hijacker. Read more »

Own Dates

Own Dates

Own Dates is advertised as an application that enables you to browse dating websites from your desktop. However, you might want to remove it because it only promotes these websites in an annoying fashion and this will be the center of our discussion throughout this article. Our malware researchers have classified it as adware because apart from displaying commercial advertisements it does not do anything else. And it displays them in an intrusive way which involves modifying your web browser’s settings and automatically generating pop-ups right on your PC’s desktop. In addition, it was configured to collect information about you for no apparent reason other than to just collecting because it can. In short, this application is no good, but we want to provide you with as much information about it as possible to prove our point. Read more »

Screen Locker

Screen Locker

Although you may think otherwise, Screen Locker is not a ransomware application that would keep your computer hostage demanding payment. It is true that this malicious Trojan locks down your desktop, but whatever the infection does to your system, it is not irreversible. If you want to get your computer back immediately, we recommend scrolling down to the guidelines we have put up to help you get rid of the infection. Do not forget that the most efficient way to terminate all the potential computer security threats is investing in a licensed antispyware tool that would delete all the infections automatically. Read more »

Facts Right

Facts Right

Facts Right is nothing more than just one more intrusive and untrustworthy adware program that you should never have active on your operating system. Be sure to ignore all the statements claiming that this application could be useful. You can come across such claims on the official website of this ad-supported program, where vendors of it promise you a useful functionality; this program should provide you with access to various facts in the quickest way possible. It might sound like a fun program to have on your computer. Unfortunately, such marketing gimmicks are used as a technique to get trick users into acquiring this worthless piece of software, without realizing how it really functions. Our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has conducted an in-depth investigation of this adware; it has been discovered that it is only capable generating tons of disruptions within your default web browser, making your overall online experience a bothersome one, to put it mildly. Read more »

UmbreCrypt Ransomware

UmbreCrypt Ransomware

Depending on the way you look at it, UmbreCrypt Ransomware could be your worst nightmare, but there is no need to panic if you got infected by this ransomware application. Unlike other extremely annoying and dangerous ransomware infections, UmbreCrypt Ransomware does not leave you without a way out. It is possible to decrypt the files affected by this infection without paying the ransom fee. Also, do not forget to remove the actual malicious program from your computer because you have to take care of the original perpetrators. If you need any customized help with the malware removal, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a comment below this description. Read more »

Insurance Shine

Insurance Shine

If you have come across a program called Insurance Shine, make sure not to download or install it as it is one more adware application that has been roaming the web nowadays. During the research process, we have noticed that a rather large number of Internet users are simply misled into obtaining this worthless and invasive program. This is so because creators of it advertise their product in deceiving ways. On its official website, this program is promoted as a useful tool that should help you find the best insurance deals on the web. While it might sound like a tool worthy of having running on your operating system, you must know that such claims are not entirely accurate. Mostly this adware application will cause tons of disruptions as long as it is operating on your computer. Additionally, it is important to note the fact that at times this ad-supported software could also act in a malicious way. Make sure to read the rest of this article to find out how this invasive application functions and why it should be removed without any hesitation. Use the detailed removal instructions that we present below to execute this task. Read more »

AdStopper

AdStopper

Have you downloaded AdStopper yourself from its official website? Have you acquired this program using the services of a third-party vendor? Have you found it installed without your permission? Unfortunately, all three of these scenarios are possible, and it is very important to figure out which one fits your situation. If you have downloaded this program willingly using the official installer, it is unlikely that you will be in any trouble. However, if you have trusted unfamiliar vendors or if this program was downloaded silently by malicious, intrusive installers, you might be in serious trouble. The official publisher of this ad-blocker is BrowseTech, Inc. (or Browsetech LCC); however, other parties could be involved as well, and these are the parties that we are worried about. If you are not sure whether or not you should be worried, read this report. We explain all of the risks associated with this program, as well as shown how to remove AdStopper. Read more »

BabyMegs

BabyMegs

BabyMegs is a known adware-type infection that you ought to remove for its aggressive and irritating advertisements. It goes without saying; this application was created for the single purpose of generating advertising revenue, so you can forget about it giving you something useful. As with all adware, this one is very unreliable because there is just no way to determine whether its promotions are legitimate. In case some of its ads are illegitimate, then your computer’s security might become compromised, and this may lead to severe consequences. Therefore, we believe that the sooner you get rid of it, the better. Nevertheless, we would like to provide you with as much information about this application as possible. So, without further ado, let us get started. Read more »

HealthySure

HealthySure

HealthySure is not a beneficial program. It is not even a reliable program, and you should eliminate it from your operating system as soon as possible. If you have found this advertising-supported program installed without your permission, it is most likely that you have let it in by accident. Although users can acquire this adware from its official website, healthysure.com, many computer users still install it bundled with third-party infections. Third-party software distributors care only about spreading as many programs as possible, and they do not care about introducing you to potentially malicious threats. In fact, some installers are specifically created to spread malicious infections, and they might be introduced to you in a very attractive manner just to make sure you install them. Whether or not you find it installed along with other threats, you need to delete HealthySure as fast as you can, and the information prepared by Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers will help you. Read more »

FantastiGames

FantastiGames

FantastiGames was a most unlikely program to be classified as potentially unwanted and yet it was due to its annoying advertisements and information gathering. Removing this application is something you ought to consider because its advertisements may come from unreliable sources. Also, it collects information about you for the purpose of customizing the ads to generate larger advertising revenue. So, even though its Flash games are safe to use, you might want to avoid installing this download manager. And, if you have this application on your computer, then we invite you to read this short description since it contains the most relevant information our researchers have managed to obtain. Read more »