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QuickFlightTracker Toolbar

Posted by on October 23, 2018 No comments
QuickFlightTracker Toolbar

When we add new extensions to our browsers, we expect them to enhance our web browsing process in some way. QuickFlightTracker Toolbar is one of those extensions, but users are often confused about how it enters their systems. This usually happens because users add this program to their browsers accidentally.

Therefore, it is very often that this extension is considered a potentially unwanted program. After all, if you did not want to have it, why would you keep it, right? You have opened the right page because we will tell you how to remove QuickFlightTracker Toolbar from your system. You can continue reading about this application or you can simply scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. Read more »

Liverealdeals.com

Posted by on October 22, 2018 No comments

The advertisements delivered via Liverealdeals.com can be completely unreliable and misleading, and that is the most important reason why you must avoid them. Of course, you do not want to just avoid them. You want to disable them and make sure that they do not pop up on your screen ever again. Unfortunately, you cannot do that by closing the ads because they will just reappear. What you need to do is remove the adware that is showcasing the ads hosted on this adware server, or you need to change the settings on your browser to disable undesirable notifications. Both scenarios are probable, and if you continue reading, you will learn how to disable notifications and how to delete Liverealdeals.com-related adware. Before you continue reading, we advise that you scan your operating system to check if you are dealing with dangerous malware that might require immediate action. If you find anything unclear, or you want to ask us questions, you can post a comment below. Read more »

My Sys Mechanic

Posted by on October 19, 2018 No comments
My Sys Mechanic

My Sys Mechanic is another PC optimizer that falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs or PUPs in short. Thus, we would not recommend keeping it on the system. The application’s description may say it can make the PC work faster by fixing problems causing it, but for the program to remove any issues, you have to buy a license. If you think it rather strange you have to pay for a tool you cannot even test, we encourage you to find a more reputable application to invest in if it is what you want. As for My Sys Mechanic, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com advise deleting it. Further, in the article, we will explain why we recommend erasing the PUP as well as present more details about it. Plus, at the end of the article users will find instructions showing how to get rid of the suspicious PC optimizer via Control Panel, so those who need any help while removing it should not hesitate to look at our provided steps. Read more »

PUP.Daily File Converter

Posted by on October 18, 2018 No comments
PUP.Daily File Converter

Daily File Converter is a free tool for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers that is meant to convert files. Although the extension works, there is no need to install it because its services are neither exclusive nor highly useful. Unless you convert files all the time, you really need to think carefully if you should get involved. The services promoted by the extension are offered at cloudconvert.com, and so you might as well bookmark this website rather than install a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Well, what could go wrong if you installed it? First and foremost, that depends on how you install it. If you install the PUP along with malicious programs, you could encounter serious security problems. Besides that, the extension is not as innocent as it might appear to be at first, and our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has a few things to share with you. If you end up deciding you want to delete Daily File Converter, you can find a manual removal guide below. Before you follow it, we suggest you read this report. Read more »

Power Speedup 2018

Posted by on October 17, 2018 No comments
Power Speedup 2018

New PC optimization tools are released every year; however, some of them do not differ much from older applications. Power Speedup 2018 is the perfect example of this. It has been developed on the same template as some other PC optimization tools our specialists analyzed last year.  It looks like perfectly decent software, but what immediately causes concern about its trustworthiness is the message “The site ahead may contain harmful programs” that is displayed to users trying to open its official website https://www.speedywinutils.com. Of course, if you have an older version of the web browser you use, it is very likely that you will open it without any problems. Malware researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have also confirmed that it is not exactly a fully reliable application. No, it is not harmful malicious software, but, according to them, it has several drawbacks that make it a potentially unwanted application. Continue reading to find out more about it and then decide whether or not it should stay installed on your system. Read more »

IT.Books Ransomware

Posted by on October 16, 2018 No comments
IT.Books Ransomware

IT.Books Ransomware encrypts almost all files found on the computer, which is why some of the software might crash once the system gets infected, and data like images might become impossible to open. The cybercriminals behind this threat may offer their decryption tools for a particular price, but it seems to us it would be safer to restore enciphered data from backup copies. It would not cost you anything either. However, before attaching any removable devices or connecting to cloud storage where backup copies could be kept, it would be advisable to erase the malicious application first to be on the safe side. If you choose to follow our advice we encourage you to use the removal instructions available at the end of this report. On the other hand, if the process appears to be too complicated for you to complete on your own, you could get a legitimate antimalware tool and let it eliminate IT.Books Ransomware for you. Read more »

Fanatics Search

Posted by on October 16, 2018 No comments
Fanatics Search

If you are not cautious, you might install malware and unreliable or unwanted programs without even realizing it. Fanatics Search has an official installer, but because this installer does not present the add-on in an attractive manner, it is most likely that third-party installers are used for the distribution. These installers might attach the extension to more desirable programs, or it could be lost in the middle of all other programs bundled together. All in all, regardless of how you install the application, it is recommended that you remove it from your web browser. At the time of analysis, it was compatible with Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers only. The extension was also available on official Chrome and Firefox app stores: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fanatics-search/aphmipfohigogebjlbkeecamnljollac and addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fanatics-search/. Without a doubt, it might be easier to handle the situation of the only thing you need to do is delete Fanatics Search. That being said, make sure you eliminate all unwanted and malicious threats that exist on your operating system. Read more »

Rektware Ransomware

Posted by on October 11, 2018 No comments
Rektware Ransomware

Rektware Ransomware is a file-encrypting malicious threat that turns the targeted victim’s files into useless data. Afterward, the malware drops a ransom note and shows the same text provided on a popup window that should be displayed on the computer’s screen. The message does not say a lot beside telling the victim to send a letter to a given email address. It may also contain the following phrase: (FreeDecryptAllYourFiles). It might look as if the malicious application’s creators promise to decipher victim’s data free of charge, but we highly doubt it considering such infections are usually created solely for money extortion. Perhaps, the hackers think they will be able to convince their victims to pay after all. If you continue reading our article, you will find out more information about the malware as well as deletion instructions for Rektware Ransomware provided below the report. Read more »

savefiles@india.com Ransomware

Posted by on October 11, 2018 No comments
savefiles@india.com Ransomware

Your virtual security is important to you, isn’t it? Then why would you let savefiles@india.com Ransomware in? If this malicious threat has not slithered into your operating system yet, you want to take this opportunity to secure it as soon as possible. The first thing you want to do is install a reliable anti-malware tool to safeguard your operating system and keep infections away. The second thing you have to do is back up your files, and we recommend choosing cloud storage or external drives to back up photos, videos, and other personal files you might not want to lose. If it is too late to protect your personal files because your system has been invaded by the malicious ransomware already, make it a point to back up files in the future because that is the only thing that can guarantee that your files are safe. Of course, if you need to delete savefiles@india.com Ransomware, that is the first thing you need to focus on. Continue reading the report to learn more about the infection, and follow the removal guide below if you decide to erase the infection manually. Read more »

Korean MAFIA ransomware

Posted by on October 11, 2018 No comments
Korean MAFIA ransomware

Korean MAFIA ransomware is a malicious computer infection that can encrypt your personal files. According to our research, this program has not been developed fully, and so it cannot collect the ransom payments. Thus, it does not provide users why any method to decrypt their files. As a result, you need to remove Korean MAFIA ransomware from your computer immediately and look for individual ways to restore your files.

In this description, we will tell you a little bit more about what this infection can do, and how you can remove it from your computer. Also, we will explore several file retrieval options. Read more »