Installing software is becoming more and more dangerous because programs like Searchzillions.com can slither in seemingly without a warning. Software bundling is not an illegal practice, and there are many examples where this method benefits users. Unfortunately, software bundling is one of those security backdoors that cyber criminals and unreliable parties love to exploit. If it weren’t for bundling, the developers of unreliable programs, adware, and search tools would not be as successful as they are today. Trojans, ransomware, and similar threats could be silently added to seemingly harmless software bundles, which is why trusting them is always risky. Of course, this is not a problem you would encounter if you relied on reputable installers only. Unfortunately, there are plenty of installers that might be presented in a deceitful manner. If you become a victim of unreliable software bundling, you might have to remove Searchzillions.com as well. Read more »
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Buzzdock ads
If you discover that your search results in your browsers display Buzzdock ads, which is a dock with third-party advertisements, it is a sign that you may be infected with Buzzdock. This application is supposed to be a search enhancer, but our malware specialists have classified it as adware. If you want to keep your system safe and sound, you need to understand the potential risks you take if you keep this adware on your computer. Buzzdock ads are not just annoying, they might even harm your system if they offer you potentially unreliable sponsored links to click on. There are several issues regarding third-party ads that you are better off knowing. If you read our full report, you will have a better picture about the dangers and also how you can remove Buzzdock ads from your computer. Read more »
RotaryTurners
RotaryTurners is one more adware program that our malware researchers have come across lately. It is important to know that every security-conscious user should remove this ad-supported program since it does not hold any valuable features whatsoever. In quite a few cases, users get their PC infected because they are lead to believe that this adware program is an excellent tool which should be used to improve your online experience. It must be noted that such claims about this ad-supported program are a hoax used to trick naïve Internet users into downloading and installing an utterly worthless piece of software. Additionally it is known that some user might also get their PC infected because they lack basic knowledge about virtual security. This is why we provide virtual security tips that will help you boost your virtual security. Read the rest of this article and learn how to remove RotaryTurners in a quick and easy way. Read more »
BrowserArmor
BrowserArmor is one of those programs that turn out to work in a completely unexpected manner. Just like Browser Secure and similar ad-supported programs from the same group, this adware promises to help you surf the web in a more secure manner. Unfortunately, this program has no intentions of protecting your virtual security. What it actually has been created for is advertising. The problem with this is that the advertisements presented by this program can be very misleading and very unreliable. For example, these ads could easily expose you to virtual security risks. Do you want this? Of course you do not, which is why removing BrowserArmor is what we recommend focusing on. Read more »
Spot-Search.com
If you have noticed changes in your browser’s default settings, it is a primary indication that a browser hijacker is up and running on your computer. Our malware researchers have noticed that one of the newest hijackers out there on the web is known as Spot-Search.com. If this is the case, you are strongly advised to take immediate measure to remove it since it is not an application you want to have on your PC. Because we have found out that the majority of users that have infected their operating system with this hijacker due to the lack of basic knowledge regarding virtual security we will provide some essential tips on how to boost your virtual security. Furthermore, we will discuss the functionality of this malicious application while providing a detailed removal guide crafted in a way that even users with not advanced computer knowledge could remove Spot-Search.com in a quick and easy way. Read more »
Desktop Recipe
Desktop Recipe is yet another application that our malware researchers have dubbed as an adware program. Such applications are extremely common nowadays and are known to have infected a large amount of computers. Unfortunately, adware programs are able to enter the user’s PC because they are simply tricked into downloading and installing them. This is so because on its official website this ad-supported program is marketed as a great tool to instantly search for great recipies. In reality, these statements are misleading since this application rarely works in the way it should. What it actually does is cause disturbances while you are browsing the web. Do not hesitate to remove Desktop Recipe since it is your best bet to avoid such instance; otherwise the invasive activity will bother you as long as this adware is active on your PC. Below we provide a reliable removal guide that is easy to use and so users with no advanced computer knowledge. Read more »
InboxNow Toolbar
Many computer users are currently researching InboxNow Toolbar. This toolbar is not extremely malicious, but it is quite suspicious, and many users are doubtful about its trustworthiness. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers indicate that users are right to feel this way. If you are not comfortable with unfamiliar parties tracking your behavior, exposing you to third-party links, and disturbing your web browsing with random pop-ups, InboxNow Toolbar is not the program we recommend installing. Even though this toolbar cannot install malware, steal personal information, or hijack your virtual accounts, there are certain security issues that you might come across if you are not careful. So, do you need to remove InboxNow Toolbar and how should you do this? We have answered these questions in our report after analyzing this suspicious toolbar. Read more »
EpsanDrive
An application known as EpsanDrive has been categorized as an adware by our research team due to its invasive functionality. In most cases, the primary indication that such program is active on your operating system is an unusual amount of third-party web content within your web browser. If such activity has been experienced, you should check your PC for suspicious programs. During the research we have discovered that the majority of users get their operating system infected with this invasive adware program due to the lack of necessary information regarding virtual security, which is why we provide virtual security tips within this article. We also provide a comprehensive removal guide which should be used without any hesitation since it is your best bet to stop the intrusive activity that EpsanDrive promotes. Read the rest of this article and learn how to identify this adware and why its removal is imperative. Read more »
ConvertAnyFile Toolbar
ConvertAnyFile Toolbar is not a critical security threat, but it might become a real headache. For one, this add-on is usually found along other programs, meaning that it could be installed on your PC with an array of much more serious and dangerous infections. Needless to say, having your operating system infected with a number of other threats is much more complicated than having to deal with one single threat. If you are careful when installing software, this should not be a problem you have to deal with. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that convertanyfile.com is the official source promoting ConvertAnyFile Toolbar. Other sources are controlled by third-parties, which means that you would be installing the same piece of software under different conditions. In either case, we do not recommend installing ConvertAnyFile Toolbar regardless of its source or the parties representing it. Read more »
BestVideoConverter
BestVideoConverter is a program that claims to “solve all your video conversion problems.” Even though it might seem that you will be able to convert videos in .avi, .mkv, .mpg, .swf, .flv, .mts, .mov, and other formats easily and quickly, you still have to be aware of the fact that BestVideoConverter is an untrustworthy program. If you wonder why we say so, you should know that this software is a typical advertising-supported application. In other words, it might display ads and not do anything else. If you have installed BestVideoConverter only because it seemed to be beneficial, you will become disappointed very quickly because this application is not going to perform anything it promises. Well, it might help you to convert some videos, but it is really risky to keep it installed on your system. Therefore, we believe that it would be best that you get rid of this suspicious program as soon as possible. Read more »