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Trustworthy Toolbar

Trustworthy Toolbar

Trustworthy Toolbar is a browser extension that is not as trustworthy as you may think. Granted, it is not a computer malware and this extension does function as a genuine browser add-on, but Trustworthy Toolbar may be related to a series of security issues that you definitely should avoid at all costs. To put it simply, Trustworthy Toolbar is classified as potentially unwanted program. It means that it does not infect your system, but it would also be a good idea to remove Trustworthy Toolbar from your computer immediately, because in the long run it may become a tool for malware distribution. Read more »

Antivirus Security Pro

Antivirus Security Pro

Antivirus Security Pro is a rogue anti-spyware application and running it on your operating Windows system is extremely dangerous. Have no doubt that this program has been created by schemers who hope to use the fake AV tool for illicit profit. The malignant anti-spyware could have been infiltrated onto the system by other clandestine computer threats, which is why the removal of the infection could be quite difficult. Cyber criminals could also infiltrate this threat using fictitious online scanner indicating that your PC is filled with threats which you allegedly need to delete. Needless to say, if the threat has been downloaded onto your computer there are security issues which you need to fix. If you do not take care of this quickly, tens of dangerous infections could be infiltrated to run alongside the rogue. Do you know how to delete Antivirus Security Pro and other computer infections? Read more »

Saveshare

Saveshare is an adware program that may pose serious security threats to your system. Normally, browser settings allows you to block pop-up ads that would hinder the web browsing process, but when Saveshare is installed on your computer, this intrusive program overrides default browser settings (on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) and then displays pop-up advertisements whenever you open a specific website. Adware applications are not direct computer threats, but they are instrumental infecting your system with dangerous programs, so the sooner you remove Saveshare from your system, the sooner your PC will be protected from possible malware infection. Read more »

DealBulldog

DealBulldog

DealBulldog is a browser plugin developed by Somoto. The application is offered at dealbulldog.com and dealbulldog.somotoinc.com; however both of these sites are inactive at the moment. As you may already know, the application has been developed by the same company which stands behind FLV Player. This particular program is highly suspicious because it comes bundled with a number of unreliable browser plugins and PC programs which you need to delete. For this reason, it would be best to refrain from installing the allegedly useful toolbar, as there is no way of telling what other programs could be dropped alongside. You should also be careful with freeware you install, as the plugin could come bundled with seemingly reliable software as well. If you wish to learn how to delete DealBulldog or you simply need more information about the program – continue reading the report. Read more »

Search.shareazaweb.net

Search.shareazaweb.net

If you are worried about the security of your Windows system, we suggest you remove Search.shareazaweb.net browser hijacker. This infection manifests through unauthorized redirections to the unreliable search engine, and you should inspect your computer, delete malware the moment you notice that something is not right. Of course, in some cases the search tool can be offered to you directly. For example, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that you may be offered to change the home page of your browser when installing the Shareaza Toolbar. This is not something that we would recommend because the search engine is not as reliable as it may seem at first. You should continue reading if you wish to learn more about the suspicious hijacker and the removal steps you might want to perform. Read more »

West Mercia Police Ukash Virus

Windows users living in the U.K. may be targeted by the devious West Mercia Police Ukash virus. This devious and destructive infection paralyzes the computer and presents a misleading notification on top of the desktop. It is declared that this warning has been issued by the Shropshire Police; however, this is just a scam that cyber criminals have utilized to trick you into thinking that you are legally obliged to pay the fine of 100 Euro. The currently active currency in the United Kingdom is Great British Pounds or GBP, so the first signal that all of this is just a scam is the represented fine. What would happen if you paid this fine? According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, your PC would remain locked and the malign Trojan running on the system would continue its malignant tasks. Therefore, the next step you need to perform is West Mercia Police Ukash virus removal. Read more »

trojan:Win32/Medfos.gen!D

trojan:Win32/Medfos.gen!D is a Trojan infection from Medfos family and that is dropped as a malicious DLL component on a target system by other elements of the same infection. Just like any other Trojan, trojan:Win32/Medfos.gen!D enters your system surreptitiously, most probably pretending to be useful computer application. Since it is hard to determine whether you system is infected with Trojans when there are no exact infection symptoms, you need to perform regular computer system scans with a legitimate computer safeguard application. Once the infection is detected, remove trojan:Win32/Medfos.gen!D and other threats from Medfos family from your computer at once. Read more »

Yellowmoxie

Yellowmoxie

Yellowmoxie is often considered to be a computer virus and a browser hijacker that overtakes links on a target computer. It may also display annoying advertisements while you browse the web. However, Yellowmoxie’s malicious abilities are slightly too far-fetched, because first and foremost it is a website that provides you with links and information about social services (restaurants, entertainment, travel, business, banking, real estate etc.), discount coupons and online shopping. In case your home page is changed to this website, then you should scan your PC with SpyHunter free scanner as there is a high chance that you have installed potentially dangerous programs on your computer. If that is the case, do all it takes to remove Yellowmoxie and related applications from your computer. Read more »

DictionaryBoss Toolbar

DictionaryBoss Toolbar

DictionaryBoss Toolbar is a browser plugin which is meant to help you access the best online dictionary services. The program is available for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browser from the official website download.dictionaryboss.com; however, you should be extremely careful if you choose to install this tool onto your personal computer. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that the application promotes Ask web search tools which are set to install automatically if you do not un-check the presented boxes indicating that you confirm home page and search provider modifications. If you are still in the installation stage, un-check these boxes because the search tools are unreliable. If you have accepted or simply did not notice the additional programs being offered, follow the guides below to delete Ask search applications. The information below will also help you remove DictionaryBoss Toolbar. Read more »

MixiDJ V45 Toolbar

MixiDJ V45 Toolbar is a browser extension that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. It is not a computer threat, but due to its loose Privacy Policy and general vulnerabilities, it may become a tool for malware distribution, if it gets exploited by malicious third parties. What is more, it employs annoying and persistent techniques in order to get installed on target computers. Either way, you will do yourself a favor if you remove MixiDJ V45 Toolbar from your computer right not, because eventually this application could prove to be responsible for a number of security risks. Read more »