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SerialTrunc

SerialTrunc

SerialTrunc is a browser add-on which displays various advertisements, coupons and web banners in order to enhance your browsing experience; however, a lot of computer users find these features of the program very annoying. The application is created by Super Web, LLC, and is available at serialtrunc.com. The official website of the program is very similar to the websites of Outobox, LinkiDoo and some other free ad-supported browser add-ons.  SerialTrunc.com is not the only source of the application in question because it can be bundled with other free programs. One of the programs that distribute SerialTrunc is GoForFiles, which is a P2P client enabling computer users to access computer games, movies, music and other files. We recommend that you remove SerialTrunc from the computer unless you like to be bombarded with several advertisements at a time. Read more »

Windows Safety Master

Windows Safety Master

Windows Safety Master is a fake anti-spyware program which has been designed by cyber criminals. These schemers are linked to the Rogue.VirusDoctor family of rogue security software, and Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have reported numerous of infections which belong to this group. Have you heard of Windows Ultimate Booster, Windows Prime Accelerator, Windows Prime Booster, and other fictitious malware removers? All of these devious infections can disrupt the running of your personal computer. For example, they can block the running of most .exe files. As you might understand already, this may create serious issues when running the entire operating system. You could be denied access to the Registry Editor, Task Manager or even the installed web browsers. Nonetheless, this should not discourage you from getting Windows Safety Master removed as soon as possible. Read more »

Windows Safety Manager

Windows Safety Manager

Hundreds of new malicious computer infections emerge every single day, and, unfortunately, more and more Windows users become victims of rogues like Windows Safety Manager, which can take your money for something you do not even need! The fake antispyware tool is a clone of Activate Ultimate Protection, and all infections in this family look and operate in the same way. It would seem that identical exteriors would help Windows users to recognize the danger, but the infectious tools keep spreading through computers via various security cracks and backdoors. Read more »

lpcloudsvr302.com

lpcloudsvr302.com

Lpcloudsvr302.com is a malicious domain to which you may be taken when browsing insecure websites. It is also possible to access this domain through pop-up warnings displayed by insecure browser add-ons, which are very often categorized as adware. According to the warning that is provided at lpcloudsvr302.com, your Video Player is outdated and you are advised to update it. However, you may also find warnings saying that you have to update your flash player or the Internet browser that you are currently using. We recommend that you ignore the recommendation to upgrade your software programs because lpcloudsvr302.com is aimed at making you install different free programs, some of which may only consume big amounts of computer resources. If you have already installed the programs promoted by lpcloudsvr302.com, we recommend that you remove them from the PC. Read more »

BlindBat

If you are interested by the services of BlindBat, you may be disappointed by the fact that the application cannot be downloaded from blindbat.info. The official website is still active; however, the installer link is not. Needless to say, if you pay attention to the promotional content only, you might think that the extension is extremely beneficial. Even though it is promised that the application can find the best saving deals, enhance web searches, and provide you with personally beneficial information, you need to focus on the Privacy Policy. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the suspicious browser plugin works with the help of third party companies which are meant to serve online advertisements. This is why we believe that it is best if you removed BlindBat from the Windows operating system. Read more »

OfferMosquito

OfferMosquito

OfferMosquito is an adware application that displays various coupons and discount offers. It works only on Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, and it gets installed as a browser add-on. If you are an avid online shopper, it may seem that OfferMosquito can provide you with relatively useful information and even help you purchase goods at a reduced price. Nevertheless, computer security experts maintain that OfferMosquito is a potentially unwanted application and it should not be kept in your system. Remove OfferMosquito right now and then make sure that there are not adware applications installed on your computer. Read more »

DDLManager

DDLManager

DDLManager is a download manager which you should remove from the computer if you want to advertisements displayed on the interface of the program. The download manager is available at ddlmanager.com and may also be bundled with other threats. The analysis of the methods of distribution of this potentially unwanted program (PUP) has shown that DDLManager was bundled with Bubble Dock, Wajam, Pricora, SearchProtect and MyPCBackup, which are also categorized as potentially unwanted programs. In order to prevent unwanted trial versions of various programs, you should always read the terms of use that you are provided with because the installation of some harmful program may end up with annoying pop-up advertisements or even some system malfunctions. Read more »

Windows Prime Accelerator‏

Are you about to spend $100 on the full version of Windows Prime Accelerator? This is not where you should invest your money because this seemingly legitimate malware removal tool is nothing but a rogue which has no capabilities of ensuring reliable Windows protection. Even though the interface of the fictitious application flaunts the Windows shield logo and claims to control the Windows Advanced Security Center, we can assure you that this interface is bogus and unreliable. As a matter of fact, our researchers indicate that the same interface has been used for the scams of such rogues as Windows Premium Shield and Windows Prime Booster as well. Note that these threats derive from the same family (Rogue.VirusDoctor) and are capable of performing the same malicious activity. Overall, at the moment you need to worry about Windows Prime Accelerator removal only. Read more »

Policesitewatch.org Virus

Even though Policesitewatch.org Virus is not an infection which computer users could not remove from their operating systems, more and more victims fall for the scam. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, the clandestine virus is actually a ransomware which is meant to collect money for the cyber crimes you have performed from the PC. You are not taking the blame for the distribution of pornographic files or the illegal acquisition of copyrighted material? You definitely should not because all of the displayed accusations are completely bogus! The interface of the ransomware alert may use the credentials of such reputable law enforcement organizations as FBI, ICSPA, Europol, Gendarmerie or Bundespolizei. Nonetheless, this does not mean that these credentials are used legally. Our virtual security experts guarantee that the presented information is fictitious, and so you should have no more doubts that you need to delete Policesitewatch.org Virus. Read more »

HTML/ScrInject.B

If you are worried about HTML/ScrInject.B, it suggests that your ESET NOD32 has identified some malicious file that could be infected with a malicious code. However, it is important to note that very often malware detection tools provide false positives, which suggests that there is no actual danger on the particular website. If you are warned about HTML/ScrInject.B, it means that a malicious Javascript code is inserted between the head and body elements of an html file so that the malicious Javascript is executed when the computer users accesses the corrupted website. HTML/ScrInject.B can be injected to the html files of the websites that have some vulnerabilities. Very often, HTML attacks are carried out on forums and guestbooks. Most of the time malicious content is injected into legitimate websites, and you can access a hacked website at any time. Read more »