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Bitcryptor Virus

Bitcryptor Virus

The malicious Bitcryptor Virus is not a new infection. This is just a new version of the clandestine Cryptolocker virus, and our researchers have found that it is most similar to the recently reported CoinVault ransomware. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts have found that Bitcryptor Virus can change its name, which can create removal issues. Of course, if you do not delete this threat, you will be exposed to much more serious security issues, which is why we recommend removing Bitcryptor Virus as soon as possible. Unfortunately, most computer users choose to delay the removal of this threat because it encrypts personal files. Read more »

Write Results

Write Results

Write Results is an annoying application that will not allow you to browse the Internet properly. It is an adware program that will collect information on your web browsing habits in order to provide you with customized third-party content. It is strongly recommended that you remove Write Results from your computer because adware programs can inadvertently lead to serious computer security problems. What’s more, you should scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner to check if you need to remove any other applications. Do not forget that adware programs often come in groups. Read more »

SurpriseSavings

SurpriseSavings

SurpriseSavings is an adware program that collects information on what websites you frequent on a daily basis. This application is promoted as a useful browser extension that can help you save money when you shop online. However, the commercial ads displayed by SurpriseSavings could be highly annoying. What’s more, the program could be exploited by cyber criminals. Therefore, it would be for the best to remove SurpriseSavings from your computer right now. You can never know what potential threats this adware program could expose you to, so you should not take any chance. Read more »

ArcadeTwist

ArcadeTwist

ArcadeTwist is a potentially unwanted program that can function like adware. It is not a malicious infection, but it could be associated with a list of potential security risks that should not be tolerated. You need to remove ArcadeTwist from your computer because such programs are really annoying and utterly useless. If you allow ArcadeTwist to remain on your system, do not be surprised that sooner rather than later your computer performance will slow down considerably. On top of that, there is also a good chance that ArcadeTwist could be used as a malware promotional tool, and that is definitely something you should not overlook. Read more »

BrowserProtector

BrowserProtector

BrowserProtector is a program that promises to minimize the risk of downloading harmful viruses and malware. Thus, it is not surprising that users often download this program themselves. If you have already done that or simply detected it on your system, you have to remove BrowserProtector from your system as quickly as possible. We do not think that it is worth keeping this program installed because it is going to act in an undesirable way. As our specialists have found out, the program acts like an advertising-supported application. It means that you will start seeing advertisements after the installation of BrowserProtector. The program might perform other activities behind your back as well. Read more »

BoostWeb App

BoostWeb App

BoostWeb App is a suspicious program that is spread by third-party installers. The downloader on the official website boostwebapp.com does not work, which is why the creators of this advertisement-supported program use the services of third-party software distributors. According to our malware researchers, this ad-supported program could be installed onto your own computer along with much more dangerous threats. Do you want malicious programs corrupting your PC? It’s simple: If you stay away from unreliable installers, you will not need to worry about the removal of malicious programs. If you already have to remove BoostWeb App from your operating system, this is the removal guide that you need to read before you jump to anything. Read more »

PayYou

PayYou

PayYou is a potentially unwanted application that can also be considered adware. Our security researchers classify this program as adware because it displays commercial advertisements whenever you access online shopping sites. This could pose specific security risks you should not ignore. Thus, it would be in your best interests to remove PayYou from your computer immediately. Please scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. You should also consider investing in a licensed antispyware tool that would safeguard your system against similar threats. Read more »

MoviesFanatic.com

MoviesFanatic.com

MoviesFanatic.com is a search engine that is meant to provide you with entertainment news, movies reviews, and trailers. Besides providing this content, the suspicious search engine also showcases the so-called Sponsored Content. Even though the sponsored links can route to entertainment world-related sites, you should not interact with these links if you care about your virtual security. This is the main reason to remove MoviesFanatic.com from your operating system. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers indicate that users do not need to delete this search tool as a critically malicious threat. Nonetheless, this search engine is completely useless, and there is no reason why you should use its services. Continue reading this report to learn how to delete the suspicious MoviesFanatic.com from your browsers. Read more »

Browser Protect

Browser Protect

Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have classified Browser Protect as an adware type program that is unreliable in nature. It is recommended that you remove this malicious application, because the advertisements it promotes could lead to your computer's getting infected with additional malware. The adware is known to be used by various shady entities to promote misleading and oftentimes fictitious advertisements. However, the program is advertised as a legitimate application that warns you about malicious links while you surf the web. Read more »

DiscountSmasher

DiscountSmasher

DiscountSmasher should provide you with online discounts, but our malware researchers have found that this advertisement-supported program is only concerned about promoting third-party offers. It is quite possible that you will be introduced to fictitious offers and useless discounts, which is why we do not identify this adware as beneficial. If you remove DiscountSmasher from your operating system, you will not have to worry about unreliable ads, data-collecting tracking cookies, or the activity of undisclosed parties. Needless to say, you will have to worry about this if you postpone the removal of this supposedly helpful browser extension. Many computer users do not delete this adware because they do not realize the risks. If you read this report, you will learn why it is important to delete DiscountSmasher from your PC. Read more »