Author Archives: Lisa Blanc - Page 312

WebBooster

Posted by on May 12, 2014 No comments
WebBooster

WebBooster is a typical browser hijacker because it tends to change your homepage and your search engine without your permission. It has been found out that this application was very prevalent during the period of 2009-2010; however, it does not mean that it cannot affect your computer nowadays. Thus, if you ever noticed that a strange toolbar has been added to all of the major browsers and your search engine has been changed to search.iminent.com, there is a huge possibility that you have encountered WebBooster. As it is not going to act very beneficially, there is no point in keeping it on the system. You can find out more about the removal of WebBooster if you read throughout this article. Read more »

Win32:Kukacka

Posted by on May 9, 2014 1 comment

Win32:Kukacka is a highly dangerous computer infection which infects files and disables security updates on Windows operating systems. Win32:Kukacka can easily attack unprotected operating systems, and, if your operating system is one of them, it is high time you implemented a powerful spyware and malware removal tool. Win32:Kukacka is also known as Sality or Feebs. More specifically, different security programs can identify Win32:Kukacka as Win32/Sality, Win32/Sality.NBA, Virus.Win32.Sality.Gen, Win32.Worm.Feebs.NA, etc. Read more »

netfx_core_x64.msi

Posted by on May 9, 2014 No comments

If you are concerned about the file netfx_core_x64.msi, do not worry because it is a legitimate file that belongs to .NET Framework, which is a software framework used mainly by Microsoft Windows. The file netfx_core_x64.msi is a component of the user interface. The file size is 1.81 MB and it is located in the Windows directory. More specifically, you can find the file by following the path C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\SetupCache\Client\netfx_core_x64.msi.  The file is used by Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Android, Macintosh, ans some other operating systems. Read more »

FilesFrog Update

Posted by on May 9, 2014 No comments
FilesFrog Update

FilesFrog Update is an application which has been created by Somoto Ltd to inform you about available updates for software installed on your personal computer. The updates are represented via pop-up notifications displayed on the desktop, and by accepting the offered installers you will enable redirecting to different filesfrog.com pages. You should be extremely careful about installing applications from this site because Somoto is known for using software packaging method. Even if you do not choose to remove FilesFrog Update, installing applications from filesfrog.com is not recommended. If you do – make sure to reject unfamiliar programs which may be offered as optional additions. Have you discovered that Somoto software has been installed onto your PC illegally? You should delete all unreliable applications. Read more »

QuickHealCleaner

Posted by on May 9, 2014 No comments
QuickHealCleaner

QuickHealCleaner, also spelt Quick Heal Cleaner, is a rogue computer security program which you should remove from the computer once it gets onto your computer. The application is associated with BlockDefense, SaveDefense, Trust Ninja, and some other deceptive applications. The malicious application is installed without user interference when browsing insecure websites. If your computer is not protected against malware and spyware program, QuickHealCleaner can easily attack your operating system and put cyber criminals’ plans into action. Read more »

Default-search.net

Posted by on May 9, 2014 No comments
Default-search.net

Default-search.net is a search engine which can be set as the home page and the default search provider of your browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The search engine is owned and developed by Aztec Media, which also creates applications for mobile devices and Facebook. Nevertheless, we recommend that you remove Default-search.net from the browsers and pay more attention to your online privacy. Read more »

Snap.do

Posted by on May 9, 2014 1 comment

Snap.do is another common browser hijacker that spreads widely around the web. Snap.do uninstall is mandatory just like with any other hijacker of this kind. Unsuspected users get infected and have trouble with the removal of Snap.do. This particular infection is developed by Restoft.ltd and is allegedly used by more than 100.000 users daily. There is no way to prove or disprove these number, but the issue here is that Snap.do is  mostly used by the users that have no intention of doing so. This is because the malicious software got on their computer without their knowledge or lack of interest in their installation processes. Snap.do might be considered a browser helper object or in other words a browser plug-in, but the truth is that it only caries malicious traits that are in no way desired by the user. Delete Snap.do immediately  as this infection might be a gateway to something even more serious e.g. backdoor Trojan, botnet and other various infections that you don’t want to have on your system! Read more »

SingAlong ads

Posted by on May 8, 2014 No comments
SingAlong ads

SingAlong ads are pop-up advertisements, web banners, in-line advertisements and other advertisements displayed by the adware program SingAlong. SingAlong is a free browser add-on for music fans who want to sing along with their favorite singers on YouTube. The application is categorized as adware even though its major function is to provide computer users with songs’ lyrics. SingAlong ads can appear on different Internet browsers, so if you have Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla, all these browsers can be afflicted by the adware program. Read more »

Speed Cleaner

Posted by on May 8, 2014 1 comment
Speed Cleaner

Speed Cleaner is a tool which offers you to optimize, clean, and help you to reduce security risks. Even though it seems as a really useful application, most people find it rather annoying because it launches automatically with Windows and cannot be dismissed. In addition, it will show various notifications at the bottom and you will not be able to close it completely. The only effective solution for those that seek to stop its annoying activities is to delete Speed Cleaner entirely from the system. It is also important to do that if you have downloaded this program from unreliable sources because it might be modified by cyber criminals and cause you security-related issues. Read more »

Open Software Updater

Posted by on May 8, 2014 No comments
Open Software Updater

Open Software Updater is a free program that can help you keep tabs on your programs. Computer security experts often maintain that keeping your programs up-to-date is one of the best ways avoid potential computer security threats. Open Software Updater is an application that checks for updates automatically and then notifies you that it is possible to update your applications. However, at the same time we are forced to classify Open Software Updater as potentially unwanted application because it often arrives bundled with freeware and adware. If you did not want to have this application installed on your computer, you can remove Open Software Updater via Control Panel. Read more »