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Crowdcores

Crowdcores

Crowdcores is a computer application promoted at crowdcores.com. Even though, according to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the application is legitimate and computer users can install it with free will, it has been discovered that in most cases it is identified as an illegally traveling, potentially undesirable program, or simply a PUP. The suspicious program has been found to enter the operating system illegally and then create unauthorized connection to the Internet as well. Even though we recommend having Crowdcores removed right away, virtual security experts claim that the program is not a dangerous infection. Overall, if you have found the application created by Flexagrid Systems Ltd. running, we can help you remove it without much trouble. Read more »

ShopDrop

ShopDrop

If your browser is flooded with various commercial adverts and annoying pop-ups, it might be an indication that your system is running ShopDrop. This ad-supported program is well known and has been circulating around the internet recently. It is important to realize that marketing slogans presented by publishers of ShopDrop are misleading to say the least. If you want to save money while shopping online ShopDrop is not the way to go. The only thing that you should do regarding this adware application is to remove it completely from your operating system right away. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has put up a removal guide that will help you greatly. Further information about ShopDrop is provided within the report as well. Read more »

SearchMe Toolbar

SearchMe Toolbar

SearchMe Toolbar is a browser extension which adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The SearchMe toolbar may also work on Google Chrome if you have some older version of the browser. The browser add-on is owned and maintained by Spigot, Inc and powered by Yahoo!. The SearchMe toolbar is accessible at searchme.mybrowserbar.com and is also bundled with other free programs. It is also known that there is a Conduit toolbar bearing the same name. The later browser extension is powered by the search engine trovi.com. Read more »

Shopping Assistant

Shopping Assistant

Shopping Assistant may seem as a fun, enjoyable and useful program to run on your web browsers. Then why do computer users choose to delete this program from their operating systems almost instantly after acquiring it? The application is represented in a way creating an illusion that the user will get the best services related to web browsing, and this is an empty expectation. The program is worthless because instead of presenting real price comparisons or producing authentic coupons, it simply enables the activity of third parties. This is not always dangerous; however, you can be sure that you cannot trust the parties related to the unreliable advertisement-supported program, and so Shopping Assistant removal is advised. Are you ready to delete it from your own PC? Then continue reading to find out how. Read more »

Trust Media Viewer Ads

Trust Media Viewer Ads

Trust Media Viewer Ads are commercial advertisements that appear on all major browsers when users install Trust Media Viewer on their computers. It is not an extreme computer security threat, but it will disrupt your web browsing process. The disturbing fact about Trust Media Viewer Ads is that users download and install the program responsible for it themselves. It is also possible to remove Trust Media Viewer without much difficulty, but rather than deleting unwanted programs you should make sure that you do not install them onto your system in the first place. Read more »

Browserkeeper

Browserkeeper

Browserkeeper is yet another suspicious application that is advertised as a program that helps you avoid countless harmful and misleading websites. Ironically it does exactly the opposite. In reality, Browserkeeper is an ad-supported application that makes a profit by displaying third-party advertisements while you browse the web. The adware application was crafted by Smart Apps, a company known for such internet-based infections like Dealfox, Savings Hunter, Barnyard Deals, Coupon Waterfall, Coupon Champ, and quite a few others. All of these including Browserkeeper need to be removed if you want to regain the default settings of your browser and maintain a clean system. Further information and removal instructions are provided within the article. Read more »

WebProtect virus

WebProtect virus

If, unfortunately, your system has been infiltrated by WebProtect virus you should remove it ASAP. WebProtect virus is yet another intrusive and annoying adware application that holds no beneficial traits whatsoever. Applications like WebProtect virus are used to gather profit by displaying ads of third-party associates that often are shady to say the least. This adware and any other application of the kind cannot be trusted because in some cases it could turn out to be used as a back door by cybercriminals to infect your PC with other infections. The reasons to remove WebProtect virus are self-evident so you should not procrastinate. Read more »

Optional.Spigot.A

Optional.Spigot.A

If your security tool has detected Optional.Spigot.A on your system, it is very likely that your system contains some kind of suspicious application published by Spigot Inc. This publisher is widely known because it provides a monetization platform for software developers. It promises to help them increase revenue and maximize the monetization potential. Even though Spigot Inc. is responsible for several unreliable applications, the specialists of anti-spyware-101.com have found out that this company also creates reliable products, for instance, toolbars for such software developers as AVG and IObit as well. Unfortunately, Optional.Spigot.A detection just simply means that suspicious software has infiltrated your system, which is why we highly recommend that you check your system’s condition and remove all the untrustworthy applications. If you eliminate them, Optional.Spigot.A detection will not bother you anymore as well. Read more »

PennyBee Ads

PennyBee Ads

When you receive PennyBee ads, some of which may be labeled Ads by PennyBee, you should take immediate measures to remove the program displaying those pop-ups. PennyBee is a free ad-supported program which is presented as an advanced and dynamic online tool that can provide you with the best deals. PennyBee ads include web banners, pop-ups, pup-unders, and many other advertisements. All these advertisements can be sent to your browsers regardless of what type of website you are browsing. PennyBee ads may be unrelated to your search terms, the content of the website, and your browsing interests, and, if you have no intention of using the program, simply remove it from the PC. Read more »

Ads by Sm23mS

Ads by Sm23mS

Malware researchers suggest that you should delete Ads by Sm23mS as soon as you discover them first. Unfortunately, as Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found out, many users do not realize that the flooding pop-up and banner offers actually belong to this mischievous application. As a matter of fact, most do not even realize that the advertisement-supported program is running on their systems at all. This is because the malicious plugin can travel bundled with other applications and can install itself without any permission. If instead of getting Ads by Sm23mS removed from the browsers, you decide to trust them, you certainly could get into a lot of trouble. Continue reading to learn all you need to know about the suspicious adware and its removal. Read more »