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PufferMind

Posted by on November 7, 2014 No comments
PufferMind

PufferMind is an adware application that might be used by malevolent third parties to collect your personally non-identifiable information. It is common for users to install such applications on their computers unwittingly because they do not realize the potential threats behind freeware and adware apps. PufferMind may look like it can provide you with a reliable service, but if you care you about system security; you will remove PufferMind from the PC right now. Scroll down to the bottom of this description for manual removal instructions. Also, do not forget that adware programs often come in groups. Read more »

Rango Win 8 Antivirus 2014

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Rango Win 8 Antivirus 2014

Rango Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is a fake program that might enter your system without your permission. There is no doubt that you will notice its presence because it will start scanning your computer straightaway. The program will then show a list of infections that supposedly hide on your system. Do not worry, it is not true; it is just a tactic to scare you into believing that your computer contains a number of infections. In this sense, Rango Win 8 Antivirus 2014 does not differ from other rogue applications that belong to Braviax/FakeRean family of infections (e.g., Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014, Rango XP Antivirus 2014, and Rango Vista Protection 2014). It is very important that you delete Rango Win 8 Antivirus 2014 from the system as soon as possible in order to gain access to your computer. Read more »

Surftosave

Posted by on November 7, 2014 No comments

Surftosave is an undesirable application which might appear on computers with Windows OS. It is compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers, which means that users of those browsers will definitely notice the presence of Surftosave. Unfortunately, the program is classified as an advertising-supported application, so there is no doubt that it will act in an undesirable way. The main indication that you have an adware program on your computer is the presence of various coupons, deals, and other kinds of advertisements. They will appear on your screen while you surf the Internet, which means that they might interfere with your browsing. Luckily, you can stop these annoying ads from appearing. The only thing that you have to do is to delete Surftosave from the system. Continue reading this article in order to get more information about the removal of this adware. Read more »

Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014

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Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014

Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014 is a fake anti-virus program which gets onto the computer without the user’s permission and initiates system scans to deceive him/her into thinking that the system is severely infected. It is crucial to ignore the scan results provided by Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014 because they do not present the actual security status of the operating system. At the moment, Rango Win 7 Antispyware 2014 is the major infections, and you should remove it from the computer as soon as you can. Read more »

PlusTotal

Posted by on November 7, 2014 No comments

If you have noticed that your browser is functioning in a fishy way, or if you noticed tons of adverts while surfing the web, this is a strong indication that PlusTotal is running on your operating system. Do not hesitate to remove this invasive program as it does not hold any beneficial features whatsoever. In fact, all that PlusTotal is capable of is disturbing you while you are surfing the web. It is quite annoying and frustrating, to say the least. To make matters worse, it has been noticed that PlusTotal could expose your operating system to potentially malicious third-party web content. It goes without saying that PlusTotal must be removed if you want to keep your system clean, secure, and fully functioning. Do not take any chances with this invasive program and use the removal guide provided below to delete it immediately. Read more »

Malware chefs: the flavor of a cookie - dangerous!

Posted by on November 7, 2014 No comments
Malware chefs: the flavor of a cookie - dangerous!

Malware experts have recently noticed a new major virtual threat that could have devastating outcomes. The malicious activity was dubbed as malvertising; as the name suggest certain adverts were noticed to redirect users to potentially harmful websites in order to implement malware onto their system. The most alarming feature is that these adverts are not provided by an adware application; these ads, in fact, could be integrated on any website. Recently websites like examiner.com and last.fm were found out to be hosting such ads, but it is not the vendors’ fault as these adverts are carefully disguised by malware distributors to look and seem legitimate. The mentioned websites were probably victims to a first-time scam, as the research revealed that these adverts are created in a quite obnoxious way, which is why they were able to bypass some malware detection and removal tools. Read more »

BrowseStudio

Posted by on November 7, 2014 No comments
BrowseStudio

BrowseStudio is a SuperWeb browser add-on displaying coupons, web banners, interstitial advertisements, in-line advertisements, and many types of ads to enhance your experience on the Internet. The program is compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and is promoted at browsestudio.com. However, the website does not feature the setup file of the program, which is typical of SuperWeb programs. The program can be bundled with other free programs, which means that it can be provided as an optional program when installing a media player, browser add-on, or any other programs. It is highly advisable to be very attentive during the installation process, because your carelessness may have adverse consequences. Read more »

Sednit

Posted by on November 6, 2014 No comments

Sednit is a Trojan infection used to collect sensitive banking information. It has been created to enter target systems surreptitiously and steal important banking data. Most of the time, users do not even realize that they become Sednit’s victims. Trojans are not conspicuous, and they do not manifest their presence. If you think that there is something wrong with your system, you should scan it with the SpyHunter free scanner. A full system scan will help you determine whether you are infected with malware. If so, remove Sednit immediately to safeguard your PC against similar infections. Read more »

Poweliks

Posted by on November 6, 2014 No comments

Poweliks is a rather new Trojan horse that does not create any files on the system, which makes the detection process more complex. The Poweliks malware is spread via a phishing email which is supposedly sent by Canada Post or USPS mail. The email says that the post service failed to deliver some item and now provides tracking information, which is available in the file attached. If you are not waiting for any parcel to be delivered, you should ignore such phishing emails and remove them immediately. This type of deception is commonplace, and you should be extra careful with suspect emails and offers. It is also important to keep the system protected against malware and spyware; otherwise, you may experience serious consequences related to your online security. Read more »

Searchassist.net

Posted by on November 6, 2014 No comments
Searchassist.net

Searchassist.net is a search engine that is sometime categorized as a browser helper object. That is so because this search engine also installs browser extension on your default browser. It is very likely that you were not aware of the fact that you installed Searchassist.net on your computer, but it does not mean you should let this application be. Although Searchassist.net does not try to infect you with malware directly, this application could be exploited by malevolent third parties. Hence, you should remove Searchassist.net from the system as soon as possible if you want to avoid serious computer security issues. Read more »