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Homeland Security Virus

Homeland Security Virus

If you live in the U.S. and do not have a reliable spyware removal tool, your computer can easily get infected with Homeland Security Virus, which is categorized as ransomware due to its intentions to make you pay money. The virus is spread by the well-known Trojan Urausy which has a lot of different variants which are spread around the world. If you do not want to lose your money, you should remove Homeland Security Virus along with the Trojan so that you can use the PC properly. Read more »

Jollywallet

Jollywallet

Jollywallet is an application enabling you to get cash back at more than 2000 online stores. According to the official websites jollywallet.com, by using this browser add-on you can save money because it also provides you with advertisements, coupons and various deals. In order to get your cash back, you are also expected to sign up so that Jollywallet can pay you the money back. Read more »

SpecialSavings

SpecialSavings

Are you looking for an application which could help you save money whilst shopping online? You have to be very careful because such browser plugins as SpecialSavings could lead you to serious virtual security risks. Even though the application could travel alongside freeware or bundled downloads, you may also download it from specialsavings.com, where you are convinced that the add-on “brings you the best online coupons, promo codes, deals, grocery coupons and bargains that saves you money.” Read more »

DealPly Deals

DealPly Deals

DealPly is a browser extension that helps users to save money while shopping online. It is the official policy that you will find at dealply.com website. You can also download this browser add-on at this website if you want to. Some users complain that their computers are infected with DealPly Adware, but this extension is not a computer virus. What is more, user has to install the add-on himself, because DealPly does not enter the PC without your consent. The plug-in might be bundled with other freeware when you download it from a third party website, but even so the application prompts you about the oncoming installation. Read more »

Savings Vault Adware

Savings Vault Adware is a browser add-on that is supposed to help you shop around on the Internet. Technically it works just like InstantSavingsApp, Supreme Savings or Giant Savings Adware, all of which are developed by 215 Aps (or Innovative Apps). The plugin is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Internet browsers. It comes with a list of over a thousand online stores (including Expedia, Toys R Us, Petsmart) for which it can provide coupon deals, allowing you to purchase something at the best price. However, the utility of Savings Vault Adware is highly questionable, because users often complain that the plugin has been installed without their consent. Read more »

FileBulldog

FileBulldog

FileBulldog is a computer application for those who want to have the latest updates. It is said to help you receive updates to software, drivers and other applications; however, there is one drawback of this application. It has been found that FileBulldog has a toolbar which can be attached to the update checker and various free applications. Needless to say that a great number of computer users simply ignore installation wizards and finish the installation without even reading the license agreement of a program; consequently, they think that their computers have been altered without their permission. Read more »

XP Defender Plus 2013

XP Defender Plus 2013

XP Defender Plus 2013 is a malicious and deceitful rogue anti-spyware program which belongs to the Braviax, also known as Fake Rean, family. The application has been created and dropped onto the PC by cyber criminals, who know plenty of tricks to infiltrate malware without any of your knowledge. Have you recently opened a spam email attachment, clicked on a suspicious link or downloaded a free program from a questionable file sharing site? Read more »

Virus.Ramnit

Virus.Ramnit is a computer virus that can spread on its own through removable disk drives. The infection is configured to check for removable drives whenever it arrives on a new target system, so if a computer has Virus.Ramnit and someone plugs a USB drive into it, the virus automatically drops a copy of itself into the flash drive, thus continuing the distribution of infection. If you remove Virus.Ramnit from your computer right now, you will also prevent the infection from spreading further. Read more »

Invisible Keylogger 97

Invisible Keylogger 97 is a program that is able to track the key strokes you make on your computer. Initially it was released as an official program for Windows 95 and Windows 98. It helps users to review everything that has been typed on their keyboard during the day. Trial version of the program has a 500-stroke limit per session, while the full version of Invisible Keylogger 97 has no restrictions. The keylogger program is configured to start automatically whenever you turn on your computer. Although it is a legitimate program, it can also be used by cyber criminals to spy other users and to collect sensitive information. Thus it is highly recommended to remove Invisible Keylogger 97 from your system immediately. Read more »

Mysearchresults.com

Mysearchresults.com

Mysearchresults.com is a website that you may find on all of your browsers after a careless installation procedure of freeware.  Researchers call this website browser hijacker because, if attached to a free program, it changes the home page and search engine. Consequently, specific results, which very often do not satisfy the user of the infected computer, are presented, including pop-up advertisements and links to unwanted websites. Read more »