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BuiltMoneyMaker

BuiltMoneyMaker

We at Anti-spyware-101.com want to inform you about a recently released malicious program called BuiltMoneyMaker. It is an adware-type infection and we recommend that you remove it as soon as possible. This program is promoted as a tool that should help you make easy money, but it does nothing of the sort. Nevertheless, it makes money for its developers and their clients when users click the ads. However, that is not the worst aspect of this infection. The worst part is that this program can advertise scam websites, malware downloads, and other undesirable content that can jeopardize your system’s security. We suggest that you take this infection seriously and get it out of your PC before it becomes infected with more malware. Read more »

Locked Ransomware

Locked Ransomware

Locked Ransomware can slither into your operating system without any warning; however, once installed, it uses different methods to introduce itself to you. According to the research conducted in our Anti-Spyware-101.com internal lab, it is possible that this ransomware will be silently installed along with other malicious infections, or it could be concealed as a fake attachment to a misleading spam email. Once unleashed, this infection will use a text file and a Desktop background image to introduce itself to you. All of this can be done with one malicious file whose location and name are very unpredictable. Of course, it is unlikely that you will think about deleting Locked Ransomware right after realizing that your personal files are encrypted. In fact, if you remove this ransomware, your files will remain encrypted, and you might lose your opportunity to fulfill the demands of cyber crooks. Read more »

FamilyGurus

FamilyGurus

Finding FamilyGurus on your computer may indicate that there are a couple of malware infections on board. This unreliable and worthless piece of software may be present even without your knowledge. It is possible because it may sneak onto your system through different questionable channels apart from the official source. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized this software as an ad-supported program or in other words, adware. This means that this application can display third-party advertisements. As a matter of fact, these promoted websites and ads are not only annoying, but they can also be harmful. Although many users do not consider banner and pop-up ads dangerous so they may simply close them or ignore them, you should know that there is always a chance that your click can lead to being scammed by criminals or infecting your PC with more malware. We believe that you should definitely remove FamilyGurus if you want to keep your computer safe. Since this adware may cause multiple security issues, please read our full report to learn the risks and the solutions to get rid of them. Read more »

Donation Reminder

Donation Reminder

Probably, those who installed Donation Reminder regret doing so already. Although the program seems like a fast and easy way to help others by donating money for various purposes, the software might be very harmful to your computer as it may contain malware. The application is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and it might sound not so dangerous, but if you continue reading the article you will learn more about the way it works and why it poses a threat to your system’s security. It would be advisable to remove the program as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it might be difficult for inexperienced users, so if you want to remove it manually, take a look at the instructions available below the article. Read more »

Search.searchgrm.com

Search.searchgrm.com

Search.searchgrm.com is an invasive browser hijacker that you do not want to have running on your operating system under any circumstances. It goes without saying that just like any other browser hijacker the one in question must be removed without any hesitation since it holds no useful features. In fact, it will be the reason your online experience will become much worse. It is important to note that as well as being annoying this hijacker could operate in a rather invasive way as well, meaning that it could provide access to other suspicious software into your operating system. Additionally we want to highlight the fact that this dubious program is known to be active in the US and UK regions. Thus, users located in those specific areas should be extra aware of this intrusive application. Running Search.searchgrm.com on your operating is a risk that you should not take. Below we provide extensive information regarding the suspicious functionality of this hijacker along a comprehensive removal guide that will help you terminate it in just a few easy steps. Read more »

Uppersearch.tk

Uppersearch.tk

Do not take any chances by running Uppersearch.tk on your operating system. The application in question has been categorized as one more invasive browser hijacker due to its invasive nature. The result of having this hijacker active on your PC does not differ all that much from having any other hijacker running on your PC. Like so many of its counterparts it will alter your online experience in a negative way, to say the least; it will do so by making a few essential changes of your web browser’s default settings. As well as causing such annoyance this intrusive piece of software imposes certain virtual threats. In some cases this hijacker could expose your operating system to dubious and potentially dangerous web content, meaning that other questionable programs might be able to gain full access to your computer without much trouble. The rest of this report contains further information about the potentially malicious functionality of Uppersearch.tk as well as a detailed removal guide that must be used in order delete this hijacker since it is the only way that you can restore the standard and safe functionality of your default web browser. Read more »

Search.HolaInput.com

Search.HolaInput.com

No doubt that Search.HolaInput.com’s appearance on your computer is tightly related to the existence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) HolaInput. However, neither do they supplement each other nor fall under the same classification, since Search.HolaInput.com was classified as a browser hijacker. Meaning that the application will adjust your browser settings after settling into your computer, such as the search engine or homepage. This browser hijacker adds an extension too, but it does not make your browsing experience any better. What we know for sure is that it gathers information about you and the websites you visit for the extension’s creators. Consequently, it would be smart to delete this hijacker from your system. If you cannot manage to do it on your own, feel free to check our provided removal instructions below the article. Read more »

Diet Bright

Diet Bright

This time, we want to inform you about the release of a new adware called Diet Bright. This program is no different from thousands of other adware’s so we recommend that you remove it from your computer as soon as the opportunity arises. Now, this program is not an immediate threat to your computer’s security, but we want to stress that it is likely that it will advertise unreliable websites that may prove to be scam websites or websites that host downloads of malicious software. Whatever the case may be, you ought to get rid of it simply because of its annoyance. So read our description if you have doubts about this program’s illegitimacy. Read more »

Hi Buddy Ransomware

Hi Buddy Ransomware

If your operating system is not protected from malicious threats, Hi Buddy Ransomware might invade it sooner than you think. This devious infection could use various methods to enter your operating system, and one of them is using corrupted spam emails. It is also possible for this threat to enter your PC with the help of malicious installers. Of course, if that happens, you might encounter other threats as well. Whether or not other malicious infections are active, right now you need to focus on the ransomware that takes your personal files hostage. The types of files that this infection targets includes .asp, .aspx, .mp3, .js, .txt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt,.sql, .mdb, .pptx, .odt, .jpg, .png, .php, .html, .xml, .psd, and .pdf. Needless to say, these are the files that you cannot replace with a click of a button, and that is exactly why they are targeted by the developers of this ransomware. Do you want to learn more about the encryption of your files and find out how to remove Hi Buddy Ransomware? If you do, please continue reading. Read more »

InsightDating

InsightDating

InsightDating is not actually what you would call a dating application as it simply loads a few different and not that popular websites where you are supposed to find your match. Probably, that is because the program is another recently created adware. It simply drops some unknown dating pages that need advertising and displays other not related ads and offers, which lead to untrustworthy third-party websites. Also, security specialists are concerned about the possibility of privacy violation while interacting with the InsightDating’s shown content. Under these circumstances, it would be smart to avoid advertisements from the application or delete it from your system. If you want to learn more about the adware or find out how to remove it from your computer, you should read the full article. Read more »