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iStartSurf Virus

iStartSurf Virus

Many computer users think that they have iStartSurf Virus on their system after noticing that istartsurf.com has replaced their homepage and their default search provider without their permission. Actually, the truth is that viruses have nothing to do with these changes because a browser hijacker is responsible for them. You should definitely not use the search engine that it promotes because it is not a completely reliable search provider even if it looks like a decent one at first sight. The researchers of anti-spyware-101.com have implemented a research and found out that istartsurf.com acts very similarly as other browser hijackers that belong to Qone8 family, for example, webssearches.com, V9.com, omiga-plus.com, and similar. Read more »

123hd-plus

123hd-plus

Even though Internet Explorer users may recognize 123hd-plus as a browser helper object (BHO), Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers categorize it as adware. The advertisement-supported program has earned the place in this category because its developers have created it to support third-party advertisers. The publisher of the application may be listed as Evangelion Group; however, there are no guarantees that this is permanent. The developers of the ad-supported application have chosen the infamous Crossrider engine to design it, and software related to this engine is quite unpredictable. Read more »

SalesMagnet

SalesMagnet

SalesMagnet is an undesirable program that might enter your system via free applications that can be downloaded from the internet. This program is supposed to be very useful for those that often shop online because it claims to be able to provide you the best deals, coupons, and similar content in order to help you save some money on such commercial websites like ebay.com, amazon.com, walmart.com, and similar. Unfortunately, this program is not going to fulfill its promises, which is why we suggest that you remove SalesMagnet as soon as possible. Read more »

Astromenda Search

Astromenda Search

Astromenda Search (Astromenda.com) might change the settings of your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers if you install Astromenda application carelessly. Even though this program promises to help you surf the web faster, the truth is that it will just offer you to change your homepage and default search engine to Astromenda.com. It is very important to install applications attentively in order to be able to disagree with the unwanted changes or decline the installation of some kind of unfamiliar software. Have you already noticed the presence of Astromenda Search on your PC? If it is exactly so, you should get rid of it as soon as possible. Read more »

eDeals

eDeals

eDeals is one more tool that promises unreliable services. This browser extension can be installed onto Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and IE browsers; however, our malware researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com cannot identify one specific download source. The app does not have an official website, which leaves third-party software distributors. If you accidentally trust the wrong services, you may download the extension together with much more dangerous and malicious applications. Needless to say, in this case eDeals removal is unlikely to be straightforward or simple. Read more »

Savesaler

Savesaler

Have you been presented with various annoying ads while browsing the web? If so, it is very likely that your PC is running an adware application known as Savesaler. If you visit the official website of Savesaler, you will see that publishers of this application promise to provide useful discount offers, coupons, and comparison deals that will not hurt your budget while shopping online. In reality, these offers will provide nothing more, but frustration and annoyance for any user. Savesaler removal is a must if you wish to surf the web as you used to. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com provides a detailed removal guide and further information about this particular infection within this report. Read more »

Blasteroids

Blasteroids

Even though Blasteroids seems like a fun game that allows computer users to “destroy” various websites, you should still be very cautious because this program might flood your screen with various commercial advertisements and thus disrupt your activities on the web. As you can see, Blasteroids might cause you a great deal of inconvenience, which is why we do not recommend keeping it on the system. The easiest way to remove Blasteroids is to scan the system with an antimalware tool; however, if you prefer to remove this program yourself, you can use the instructions provided below the article. Read more »

Bellaphant

Bellaphant

Bellaphant is an ad-supported browser add-on which you should remove from the computer if you want to avoid deceptive advertisements. Bellaphant is a program displaying coupons, special offers, web banners, pop-up advertisements, in-line advertisements, etc. All these pop-up windows are aimed at enhancing your shopping experience and helping you save money. Bellaphant may seem a reliable program because it has its official website bellaphant.net; however, the website is akin to multiple other websites promoting identical programs such as Fortunitas, Glomatron, Mobeena, and many others. Read more »

Taplika.com

Taplika.com

You might notice that Taplika.com has changed the settings of your browsers, if you install Taplika application carelessly and agree with the changes without even wanting to do that. It is known that all these changes will be applied to all the browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Even though Taplika.com looks like other decent search engines, for instance, google.com at first sight, it is still risky to use it because you might be redirected to suspicious websites after clicking on third-party links that might be provided for you. Read more »

Mobeema

Mobeema

Mobeema is a free browser add-on that is distributed alongside other free programs, including browser extensions and media players. The program is aimed at enhancing your online experience, but we recommend that you remove it from the computer as soon as you can. Mobeema is a product of SuperWeb, which has produced multiple identical programs, including Fortunitas, UpperFind, GoingGo, and many other programs. Like the other products of SuperWeb, Mobeema is promoted on its official website, which is mobeena.com. Read more »