XP Protection 2014 is a fake anti-virus program that gets access to the computer via insecure websites. If you like downloading freeware or browsing insecure websites, it is high time you reconsidered your browsing habits. XP Protection 2014 cannot detect any malicious threats even though you may think that it can. XP Protection 2014 imitates system scans and displays deceptive pop-up notifications that are shown to prompt you to activate the program, i.e. to spend from $59.95 to $99.95. If you want to make a good investment, find a powerful and reputable anti-malware program that can remove XP Protection 2014 from the computer. Read more »
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ExtraMacDeal
ExtraMacDeal is another undesirable application that might randomize its name. It means that it might appear on your system using a variety of names; however, it does not mean that it will act somehow differently. The researchers of anti-spyware-101.com have carried out a research and found out that ExtraMacDeal will not do anything really beneficial because this program is classified as an advertising-supported application. Thus, you should not expect that this software will provide you with coupons and other deals in order to help you save money. Actually, there is even a possibility that ExtraMacDeal will allow other serious infections enter the system. As you can see, it is very risky to keep this advertising-supported application, which is why we recommend that you delete it from the system. Read more »
Savingtoyou
Savingtoyou is another program that might cause serious harm to your system, which is why we do not recommend keeping it on the system. Do not believe any of its promises to help you save money because the main aim of this application is to display ads and drive traffic to particular websites. In order to do that, it will show you commercial ads. We do not recommend clicking on them because you might be routed to unreliable websites full of malicious software. As you can see, it is rather risky to keep Savingtoyou on the system. Therefore, we recommend that you delete Savingtoyou from the system. Unfortunately, it is impossible to remove this software via Control Panel if you use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome; thus, we recommend that you continue reading the article in order to find out how to do that easily and quickly. Read more »
Android FBI virus
If you are not careful, the operating system on your mobile device could be infected with the Android FBI virus. As researchers have discovered, the clandestine ransomware may corrupt the Android system in various different ways, which is why you have to beware of different drive-by download and social-engineering scams. Unfortunately, if the system is not reinforced by automatic malware removal software, your gadget could be infected without your notice. Once installed, the ransomware blocks the screen, so that the only thing you focus on is the misleading warning supposedly presented by the FBI. Needless to say, if you do not remove Android FBI virus, you will not be able to use the infected Android gadget in a regular manner. Of course, the removal of this threat may be quite difficult. Read more »
Macdiscount Deals
If you are using MAC and browse the web on a daily basis, you might start seeing Macdiscount Deals on your screen one day. It might especially happen if you do not have any security tool installed on your computer. Macdiscount Deals are generated by an advertising-supported application called Macdiscount. Even though this program promises to help you find discounts, deals, coupons, and even sales, the truth is that it will not do anything beneficial for you. As our researchers have revealed, this program is a typical advertising-supported application (adware); thus, it will just provide you with a bunch of commercial advertisements. If you do not want to attract undesirable software on your system, you should better delete Macdiscount from the system. If you do so, you will get rid of Macdiscount Deals as well and they will not appear on your system anymore. Read more »
Rad Rater
Rad Rater is an adware application that enters your computer with the intention to make easy money. It does not steal your banking logins and passwords, but it may lead you to websites that are far from being perfectly safe. The main objective of Rad Rater is to promote commercial content in hopes that you would click an outgoing link thus boosting affiliate website’s traffic. Computer security specialists recommend removing Rad Rater from the system because adware applications pose specific computer security concerns. Do not ignore potential cyber threats – get rid of them immediately! Read more »
CodecEX
According to the official promotion on codec-ex.info, CodecEX is meant to help you watch and listen to online content more easily. It is not explained how the program can enhance your services, so it is unlikely that you will be tempted to install it. What is more, the download link is inactive. Of course, you may install the truly suspicious program by accident when it comes bundled with associated software. What is more, the application could be linked to silent installation. Whichever the case, you must remove CodecEX from the PC right now. The reasons are analyzed within the report. Please read to learn more about the extension and the best removal options. If you have additional questions – post them in the comment box. Read more »
HahoMedia
HahoMedia is a computer program that may cause you some trouble because it displays deceptive third-party advertisements, which include web banners, coupons, video advertisements, in-line advertisements, pop-ups, and some other advertisements. HahoMedia adds no extension to your browsers but creates two processes, which are Injector.exe and InjectorServiceProtect.exe. The program is supposed to give you the best shopping experience and is advertised at hahomedia.com. However, the program is not available for downloading on this website. HahoMedia is bundled with freeware, which means that you may be offered a chance to install this program when running the installer of some other free program. We advise you to remove HahoMedia from the computer because some of the advertisements delivered to your browser are aimed at deceiving you. Read more »
Cryptographic Locker
Cryptographic Locker is a ransomware application that encrypts almost all of your important files (such as MS Word documents, Adobe reader files, pictures and so on). The program carries out the encryption because it needs leverage when it tries to push innocent users into giving away their money for the supposed decryption code. However, we cannot guarantee that Cryptographic Locker will issue the decryption code even if you pay the money. You have to remove Cryptographic Locker from your computer even if it is not possible to save all the encrypted files. Read more »
i-beta.com
i-beta.com is a search engine that might replace your homepage without your permission if you install a suspicious extension on your system. This extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox; thus, i-beta.com might change your homepage regardless of the browser you use. On top of that, there is a possibility that you will be forced to deal with various commercial advertisements as well. Of course, the extension might not work the same in all the cases; however, it is advisable to get rid of i-beta.com extension as soon as possible. If you do so, you will stop all of its suspicious activities. It means that you will be able to set your preferred homepage and you will not see third-party commercials anymore. Read more »