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Content Cleaner

Content Cleaner

Content Cleaner is a questionable application that promises you a cleaner PC; however, our malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found that this is not a reliable program to say the least. As a matter of fact, Content Cleaner has been categorized as a PUP, i.e., a potentially unwanted program. It is quite possible that you do not even have a clue how this PUP showed up on your system. If this is the case, you should know that there may be other threats on your computer. This program does not mean a direct threat to your system security, but we would not advise you to keep it on board. In fact, we recommend that you remove Content Cleaner because the malware infections it may come with and the third-party ads it may display can introduce you to unsafe web content. Please read our full report if you want to understand why we see potential risks in this PUP and how you can protect your PC from similar issues. Read more »

GamesFlight

GamesFlight

GamesFlight is a potentially unwanted application that could be associated with annoying redirections and random content displays on your computer’s screen. It is very likely that you downloaded this program accidentally, and you have no idea what it is doing in your system. We would suggest removing GamesFlight immediately because the longer unwanted programs remain on your computer, the more damage they might cause. Of course, that is not to say that such applications are malicious infections. They simply are too vulnerable to third-party exploitations, and before you know it, they could be misused by cyber criminals to promote their content. Read more »

Cryptxxx Ransomware

Cryptxxx Ransomware

There is a new version of Cryptxxx Ransomware, and it is much more complicated than the first one. According to the notification presented by the malware, it uses a strong encryption method that is known as RSA-4096. Needless to say that without a decryption key created for your system, it is impossible to unlock the encrypted files. Although you have a chance to get your personal data back by paying the ransom, there is no assurance that the criminals behind the ransomware will give you the key. That is why you should carefully consider such possibility and decide if your files are worth enough to spend your savings. Perhaps, you occasionally back up the most important files on your computer? In that case, follow the instructions located at the end of the article and get rid of Cryptxxx Ransomware. Read more »

MicroworksPC

MicroworksPC

An adware application called MicroworksPC is known to be roaming the web lately. Every security conscious user should be aware of it as it should be avoided at all times. If unfortunately, you already have this program up and running on your operating system, you should take immediate measure to delete it as it servers no good reason whatsoever. Make sure to ignore all the positive claims about it; in some cases, you could come across statements telling you that you should have this application active on your computer at all times if you want to significantly improve your web browsing experience. In reality, all such claims are only used to lure unsuspecting Internet users into obtaining a dubious program without realizing how it really works. The adware in question, in reality, will only interfere with your daily online activities; thus, will make your online experience a miserable one, to put it mildly. Read more »

TightShoppers

TightShoppers

If you want to shop online and get the best deals and coupons to save money, you should avoid TightShoppers. According to our malware specialists, this is an adware application that poses as a useful browser extension. Although it seems that you can only download this tool officially for Google Chrome browsers, we believe that there are other unofficial versions out there on the web that can install into Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer as well. If this adware is on board, you can expect annoying third-party ads covering a relatively big portion of your screen. However, instead of the best available deals you may simply be presented with promoted advertisements and websites. Unfortunately, these may be risky to click on as they may redirect you to unreliable websites. Since this adware may infiltrate your system along with other malware infections, your operating system may already be suffering from multiple attacks. The longer you keep these threats on your computer, the more damage they may do. We recommend that first you delete TightShoppers and then, eliminate all other infections as well to make sure that security is restored on your PC. Read more »

MakeMoneyStar

MakeMoneyStar

Users who downloaded MakeMoneyStar may regret doing so as the application appears to be displaying annoying pop-ups, ads, and other content that links to doubtful websites. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the application was classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). If you are already tired of these endless ads, you should slide below the text and remove the PUP with the provided removal steps. Even though it cannot harm your computer as malware applications, it cannot do you any good either. On the contrary, if you keep using the application you may land on web pages that could gather your private data or contain malicious software. If you want to know more about the program, keep reading the article as we will provide you with the most important details. Read more »

Media Manager

Media Manager

As the Media Manager creators state, the application should help users manage their downloads. Unfortunately, the software appears to be an adware application, so you can expect suspicious ads from untrustworthy third-party websites. Also, the program has a way to turn off particular security options in the Mozilla Firefox browser. According to our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com, the adware should not affect other browsers, so if you have more than one, it should be safe to use them. However, you should not stop using your favorite browser because of this troublesome application. Instead, you should delete Media Manager from your system. For that reason, we are adding a removal guide below the text. Read more »

FetchSports

FetchSports

An application called FetchSports is introduced to users as a free tool that provides a sports news feed directly from the Desktop. The download link on the official website, fetchsports.com, is called “Download & View Exclusive Offers,” which hints to the advertising services this supposedly beneficial program provides. Of course, most users download this program without even realizing that third-party ads might bombard them. Unfortunately, as soon as you install this program, it will showcase ads by unfamiliar parties. Despite this, instead of classifying it as an advertising-supported program, we list it as a PUP, which is short for “potentially unwanted program.” Regardless of the classification, you should remove FetchSports from your computer without further delay, and there are several reasons why this is important. Keep reading, and you will learn more about these reasons. Read more »

Search.searchlwa.com

Search.searchlwa.com

Search.searchlwa.com is a newly emerged questionable search engine that can show up in the major browsers due to the promotion of a browser hijacker. This means that if you find this search engine as your home page, new tab page, and default search engine, your computer may have been infiltrated by a browser hijacker without your noticing it. Since the time this unreliable search engine page has emerged on the web, it has already changed outlook at least once. It used to have a fake toolbar with local weather-related quick links, but now it seems that the toolbar is gone and instead, there are a few links below the search box. In any case, this browser hijacker is capable of displaying you unsafe third-party content through the affiliated third-party websites and even the search results. If you want to protect your computer, you should not go near this hijacker. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com suggest that you delete Search.searchlwa.com as soon as possible. Read more »

ShopperSaga

ShopperSaga

ShopperSaga is an ad-supported program that can secretly infect your computer and show you invasive and potentially dangerous advertisements. For this reason, we suggest that you remove this application as soon as you can. Our malware analysts have tested this application and found that it belongs to a recently emerged adware family that has been wreaking havoc for the past few months. Hence, ShopperSaga has many clone programs. So if you want to keep your computer malware free, then you have to get rid of this adware, and we are going to help you with that. In this article, we are going to discuss its distribution methods, functions, and removal possibilities. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »