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webswitch.tk

Posted by on March 10, 2015 No comments
webswitch.tk

Webswitch.tk is a browser hijacker that you should definitely remove from your computer. Like all browser hijackers, it is malicious by nature and it may wreak havoc on your computer if you get infected with it. In a nutshell, Webswitch.tk infects your PC via freeware bundles. Once it infects your system, it automatically changes the default homepage and search engine to Webswitch.tk. We warn you not to use its search engine as it considered unsafe. Therefore, we encourage you to remove it as soon as possible. However, we are obliged to present detailed information regarding the dangers it poses. Read more »

Premium Download Manager

Posted by on March 10, 2015 No comments
Premium Download Manager

Even though Premium Download Manager does not look untrustworthy at first, it has been discovered by our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers that it could be used to spread highly unreliable and even malicious programs. On top of that, this suspicious download manager can install programs silently, without your knowledge, making it a serious threat. Needless to say, any kind of program that has the ability to install software without notification must be considered malicious and deserves removal. If you do not know how to remove Premium Download Manager from your operating system, this report will help you out. If after reading you still have questions regarding this unreliable download manager and the threats associated with it, or their removal, you can post a comment below. Read more »

Cryptolocker-v3

Posted by on March 9, 2015 No comments
Cryptolocker-v3

Cryptolocker-v3 is yet another ransomware infection that encrypts your files and then demands a ransom that you have to pay during a given period of time. It is practically impossible to remove Cryptolocker-v3 from your computer because the infection deletes itself once it releases the payload. When it comes to such infections like Cryptolocker-v3, rather than the actual removal, the prevention is much more important. Thus, you need to avoid downloading software from unfamiliar websites, and you should never open spam email attachments. These methods are often used in malware distribution, so save yourself the trouble of deleting malicious programs from your PC. Read more »

Speedtray

Posted by on March 9, 2015 No comments
Speedtray

The developers of Speedtray want you to think of it as a tool helping to monitor your internet speeds. The official download page speedtray.com does not look suspicious, and many computer users just click the Free Download button. Anti-Spyware-101.com virtual security experts indicate this is a mistake. If you want to browse the web risk-free, without encountering the programs that require removal, it is crucial that you review the privacy policies before deciding whether or not you can trust software. Read more »

Cash Back Assistant

Posted by on March 6, 2015 No comments
Cash Back Assistant

Cash Back Assistant is a vicious adware application that has been designed exclusively for Internet Explorer. Obviously, it is not something Internet Explorer users should be excited about. Nevertheless, we have prepared a guide that will help you remove Cash Back Assistant once and for all. In short, Cash Back Assistant is an obnoxious program that has been designed for the single purpose of nagging you with commercial advertisements. Our research has revealed that Cash Back Assistant could be a potential vehicle for malicious applications to enter your computer. If you have this adware on your computer, we recommend that you remove it. However if you are not completely sure whether you want to remove it or keep it, please continue reading this article. Read more »

luckysearches.com

Posted by on March 6, 2015 No comments
luckysearches.com

luckysearches.com is a search engine that it is often classified as a browser hijacker because users feel that it has appeared on their Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox without their permission. In addition, they might notice that DuckDuckGo has been set as their default search engine if this browser hijacker manages to slither onto their computers. Researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have found out that luckysearches.com belongs to the same family as Qone8, iStartsurf, Webssearches, Sweet-Page, and V9 browser hijackers, so we definitely do not recommend keeping luckysearches.com. Unfortunately, it might be rather difficult to remove luckysearches.com because it is impossible to delete it completely via Control Panel. Luckily, we know what to do to – you should simply read through this article and then use our manual removal instructions. Read more »

Hoptoshop Coupons

Posted by on March 5, 2015 No comments
Hoptoshop Coupons

Hoptoshop Coupons is a Chrome-specific application that promises to provide you with information about the hottest deals on the major Internet retailers. However, you should remove this application, because we have categorized it as a potentially unwanted program. The main reason why you should terminate Hoptoshop Coupons is that it is not as helpful as it is marketed to be; if that is not enough, you should know that there is a possibility that keeping it on your system might result in a computer security breach. Read more »

MyTransitGuide Toolbar

Posted by on March 5, 2015 No comments
MyTransitGuide Toolbar

It might seem that MyTransitGuide Toolbar can help you to check train travel and bus routes, find subway maps, and access links to trip planners. Thus, it is not surprising that many computer users download MyTransitGuide Toolbar from its official website mytransitguide.com and install it on the system. If you have already done that as well, there is no doubt that you will notice a suspicious toolbar added to your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. You will see it every time you launch your browser. In order to remove MyTransitGuide Toolbar, you should definitely read through this article. We will explain to you how to get rid of this browser plugin very easily. Read more »

Useful Program

Posted by on March 5, 2015 No comments
Useful Program

The name of the browser extension called Useful Program suggests that it is somehow beneficial. Of course, this is not the truth; otherwise, we would not be reporting the application and discussing its removal. The misleading name belongs to a program that has been developed by the infamous SuperWeb LLC. It is unlikely that many computer users will have heard of this company, because it has not developed a single popular, truly beneficial and secure program. Instead, it has unleashed hundreds of useless ad-supported programs that require immediate removal. Obviously, you need to remove Useful Program from your operating system as well. If you decide to ignore the application and postpone its removal, you have to prepare yourself for the onslaught of misleading advertisements. Read more »

Nexusbooster

Posted by on March 4, 2015 No comments

Nexusbooster tend to travel together with UniDeals, UniSales, and other undesirable programs from the MultiPlug family. This software is known to be an adware helper and you might detect it on your computer if some kind of MultiPlug adware is installed on your system. Adware helpers might perform various undesirable activities. Of course, they will not do anything beneficial to you because their primary aim is to help adware and other undesirable programs to function properly. You should not expect that Nexusbooster is going to act in a beneficial way as well. Thus, the smartest decision would be to remove Nexusbooster from the system. If you need help with its removal, continue reading this article. Read more »