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Spyware Defender

Posted by on November 5, 2014 No comments
Spyware Defender

Spyware Defender is a fake anti-virus program whose goal is to entice you to purchase the full version. Visually, Spyware Defender does not differ from legitimate security programs. It offers different types of scans (Quick, Full, Custom) and provides some other basic features under the labels Update and History. The program may seem to be very convincing especially if you download it from the official website spyware-defender.com. But note that the program can get onto your computer in other ways, including drive-by-downloads. Read more »

Global Updater

Posted by on November 5, 2014 No comments
Global Updater

Not all computer users know that Global Updater exists on their operating systems. The suspicious update file (IMGUpdater.exe) is not silent, and you can find the running process in the Windows Task Manager; however, the file is installed silently, and this is what confuses computer users. According to the research of Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts, in most cases, you will need to remove Global Updater after installing the Iminent Toolbar or other Iminent browser extensions. These are usually promoted via iminent.com, and they are compatible with the popular Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Even though most computer users do not believe that the suspicious Global Updater could be malicious or unreliable, our malware researchers suggest that you may want to delete it. Read more »

WS-Supporter

Posted by on November 4, 2014 No comments
WS-Supporter

WS-Supporter is an application closely associated with various unreliable programs. Thus, if you ever detect it on the system, you should know that other undesirable programs (adware, potentially unwanted applications, and others) might hide on your system as well. WS-Supporter tends to enter the system without user’s permission; thus, it is not even surprising if you cannot remember downloading WS-Supporter. You should delete this software as soon as possible because it will not do anything beneficial for you. Luckily, you will be able to get rid of WS-Supporter without any difficulties because this unwanted software can be removed via Control Panel. Of course, you can always leave your question in the comment box below the article if you have any questions about the removal of this program. Read more »

PriceLess

Posted by on November 4, 2014 No comments
PriceLess

PriceLess is an adware application that exposes unsuspecting user to potentially corrupted content. This program tries to make an impression that it can help you save money whenever you shop inline, but you should know better than to trust this adware application. It is very likely that you did not even notice how PriceLess entered your computer. Although this program is not a malicious system security threat, it presents certain security issues you should not ignore. Hence, the sooner you remove PriceLess from your computer, the better. Don’t forget to check for other potentially unwanted applications as well. Read more »

Win32/Crowti

Posted by on November 4, 2014 No comments
Win32/Crowti

The term Win32/Crowti is a generic term used to refer to several data encryption programs, which are categorized as ransomware. The term Win32/Crowti includes the Cryptowall malware and the Cryptodefence malware, which operate in a similar manner, but have some very distinctive features, too. The removal of Win32/Crowti is a must, and the sooner you do take action, the sooner you can start using the machine as usual. Read more »

SW-Sustainer 1.80

Posted by on November 4, 2014 No comments
SW-Sustainer 1.80

SW-Sustainer 1.80 is a potentially unwanted program that can get onto your computer without your permission. The program should be removed from your PC because it adds little functionality to the system and may in fact inflict some damage to the operating system. The variant of SW-Sustainer 1.80 we have analyzed was published by Genuine P Software, but in some other cases you may find that the program is associated with Certified Toolbar or PremiumSoft. SW-Sustainer 1.80 functions as an adware helper, and, if you are concerned about this program, which runs the process SW-Booster.exe*32, note that it is not enough to end the process. You have to entirely remove SW-Sustainer 1.80 from the computer and make sure that no other unreliable programs are running on the system. Read more »

Email Tracker

Posted by on November 4, 2014 No comments
Email Tracker

If you want to get live notifications when your email is opened, you might think that Email Tracker could help you; however, you absolutely should not download this program, because it is a typical advertising-supported application. If you wonder what this means, you should know that it will flood your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox with various commercial advertisements. Even though Email Tracker promises to provide you with the highest quality advertisements, it does not mean that they are not annoying or that they will not take you to corrupted websites. As can be seen, this advertising-supported application might cause you serious security-related issues. Therefore, you should delete Email Tracker as soon as possible. Read more »

Cryptobot Ransomware

Posted by on November 4, 2014 No comments
Cryptobot Ransomware

Cryptobot Ransomware is a newly crafted ransomware application that will encrypt your files if it enters your operating system. It goes without saying that ransomware infections are among the most dangerous ones since the decryption process of the files is extremely difficult and sometimes even impossible. In order to maintain your system infection-free and keep all your valuable data unharmed, you must delete Cryptobot Ransomware as soon as possible. Your operating system is at constant risk as long as this aggressive malware is present on your PC. Do not hesitate and use the removal guide created by malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com to delete Cryptobot Ransomware once and for all. Read more »

JokeFanatic Toolbar

Posted by on November 3, 2014 No comments
JokeFanatic Toolbar

JokeFanatic Toolbar is a browser extension that is classified as an adware application. This means that JokeFanatic Toolbar may collect data on your web browsing habits and then use it later on to generate commercial advertisements when you access online shopping websites. If you are a computer security-minded user, you will remove JokeFanatic Toolbar from the system at once. It is not a good idea to keep this application on your computer because JokeFanatic Toolbar is highly intrusive extension that could be exploited by malevolent third parties to promote corrupted content. Read more »

Forever Net

Posted by on November 3, 2014 No comments

Forever Net is an adware program that displays commercial advertisements in order to generate financial profit for its developers. It is not a malicious computer infection, but users often don’t know they have this application on board. If you happen to see Forever Net extension on your browser, it means that you have installed this application along with a list of other undesirable programs. Remove Forever Net from your computer immediately and then run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner to search for other potentially unwanted applications. You need to do all you can to protect your computer from harm. Read more »