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SpeedTest

SpeedTest

Speed Test is the name of the shortcut which directs you to speedanalysis.com, where you can check the speed of the Internet. If you have the Speed Test shortcut, it means that your browsers contain the Speed Test browser add-on, which you should remove from the browsers if you do not want to run the scans available at speedanalysis.com. You might have noticed that Speed Test adds its button on Mozilla Firefox so that you can access the website whenever you want, which has not been found on other Internet browsers. Read more »

Grabrez

GrabRez is an application that promises to improve the web by providing the best tools for searching the web, comparing online deals, and much more. This application seems very useful at first; however, you should be extremely careful with it because it has been found out that it might cause you harm via the advertisements that it shows. GrabRez is compatible with all the versions of Windows and, as it states, the version for MAC users is coming soon. As you can see, this program is aimed at a wide range of computer users; thus, nobody can feel too safe. If you are not going to get used to it, GrabRez might be easily removed from your system. Why should you keep it? Read more »

BetterDeals

BetterDeals

Have you downloaded BetterDeals onto your computer expecting that it will help you to save money? Unfortunately, we have to upset you that this program will not make you happy because you will experience more drawbacks than benefits related to it. Even though BetterDeals claims that it is going to provide you with the cheapest deals, it is known that this program is going to show different kinds of advertisements all the time and you will not be able to stop them. Thus, if you are not going to delete BetterDeals from your system, you should be prepared for various pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, coupons, and price comparison ads. They will be shown to you regardless of your default browser. Read more »

IQmango Toolbar

IQmango Toolbar

Have you downloaded IQmango Toolbar from iqmango.ourtoolbar.com? In this case – did you pay close attention to the presented installation setup? If you have not, it is possible that various undesirable applications have been installed alongside. Furthermore, you may realize that the supposedly reliable and useful application works in a suspicious manner. Most users remove IQmango Toolbar right after installing it onto the PC because the search tools which are installed alongside are useless, and the presented advertisements are quite disruptive. On top of that, the easy-access links provided by the toolbar are not as reliable either because all presented services are powered by conduit. Continue reading this report to learn how the suspicious application works on your personal computer. Read more »

Savings Bull

Savings Bull

Savings Bull is an adware application that may expose you to various computer security risks. Although the program itself is not malicious, it can successfully function as a tool for malware distribution. It does not matter how this adware managed to enter your system, the most important thing is to remove Savings Bull from the computer and then check the PC for any other potentially unwanted programs that might be detrimental to your system security. Also, running regular system scans with reliable computer security applications would prevent dangerous programs from entering the system. Read more »

BitMiner.DCE

BitMiner.DCE, also known as Distributed Computing Experiment, is a computer application which works a service and uses the computer resources to mine bitcoins. The application installs itself without the user’s permission along with some other free programs.  It has been found that BitMiner.DCE is bundled with YouTube Accelerator, developed by Goobzo. It is also possible to acquire this application along with fake installers of such programs as Vuzu and Adobe Reador or with some other unreliable programs. If you have noticed that your computer is not as fast as usual or you already know what BitMiner.DCE is present on your PC, take immediate action to remove it from the computer. Read more »

BestToolbars

If you encounter BestToolbars, you should know that it is not an application itself. This name is associated with the company that is known for creating toolbars and other add-ons for more than 10 years. As it claims, it has worked together with all the most famous corporations including Amazon, Skype, IMB, DHL, TNT, and others. BestToolbar offers to create an application which will work on all the major browsers for a particular price. However, even though this company seems decent, you should be still careful with the programs developed by it. It has been found out that this company is not only capable of creating legitimate programs, but might also contribute to the development of potentially unwanted applications. Read more »

Search.installmac.com

Search.installmac.com

Have you discovered Search.installmac.com set as the default search provider and the start page of the web browsers on your Mac OS X? Have you chosen this suspicious search engine yourself? If you have not, it must have entered illegally, without your authorization. Needless to say, in this case you should treat the suspicious search application as a malicious browser hijacker. As our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered, the search engine has been produced by Genieo Innovation Ltd., and Windows users have already faced the suspicious Geneio browser hijacker. If you do not remove Search.installmac.com from the affected web browsers, there is a great chance that your virtual activity will be tracked by unknown parties. Therefore, we suggest you continue reading. Read more »

WebSave

WebSave

WebSave is a browser add-on available for free at websavers.info. The application is aimed at enhancing your browsing experience by proving you with special offers, discounts and pop-up advertisements. It has been found that the application can change its name on the browsers. For example, instead of WebSave, you may find that the application is given as weesaveo. If you have already tried out the program and want to remove it from the computer, do it right now either by following the instructions provided below or by implementing a spyware removal tool. Read more »

PriceSparrow

PriceSparrow

PriceSparrow is a potentially unwanted program that is classified as browser plug-in. It is one of those applications that are supposed to help you save money when you shop online. Although PriceSparrow may present attractive deals once you open online shopping malls, you should think twice before clicking on its messages. Such plug-ins could be easily misused by cyber criminals for malware distribution, and you should never rule out such a possibility with PriceSparrow. Thus, computer security specialists urge you to remove PriceSparrow from your PC as soon as possible, at the same time safeguarding the system from any potential harm. Read more »