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webconnect.co

Posted by on September 27, 2013 1 comment
webconnect.co

If you visit webconnect.co you are introduced to one single slogan – ‘Get tasks done faster with WebConnect!’ This statement is highly vague and you may have no idea what information you will find after clicking on the displayed Start Now button. If you do click on the button, you are routed to the installation page of a suspicious browser plugin available for popular web browsers. The application is treated as an extension on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox; however, it is listed as a browser helper object on Internet Explorer. Overall, these plugins have been developed to act in the exact same manner on all browsers. Just like the name indicates – the extension/BHO connects to the web while you are surfing so that information about your virtual activity could be recorded. Please continue reading to learn more about the application and how to delete webconnect.co related plugin. Read more »

Ihavenet.com

Posted by on September 26, 2013 No comments
Ihavenet.com

Ihavenet.com is a website to which you will be redirected if the computer becomes infected with a malicious application. Usually, such redirect threats are caused by computer worms, which access the system without the user’s knowledge and hide themselves within the system, or by TDL3 rootkit, which downloads new malware and blocks some executable files. Ihavenet.com may be opened any time while using a search engine or browsing some websites and this is caused by a randomly named file located in the Windows folder in disk C. Ihavenet.com interrupts into browsing sessions if the computer is already infected with some malware which has made the computer one of the machines of some botnet. In order to stop Ihavenet.com from being provided as a further web page or search result, you should implement a spyware removal tool. Read more »

Worm:Win32/Vobfus.MD

Posted by on September 26, 2013 No comments

Worm:Win32/Vobfus.MD does not announce its own infiltration. In fact, this application is tremendously secretive and is quite difficult to detect, especially if you are not experienced with Windows security and malware removal. Needless to say, the infection cannot circumvent the safeguards of a reliable, up-to-date malware detection and removal tool. Without a doubt, if the worm has corrupted the operating Windows system – the security of your personal computer is not reliable and you need to replace existing software with more effective security tools. Unfortunately, discovering the infection within the computer is quite difficult. Continue reading to learn how to detect and delete Worm:Win32/Vobfus.MD. Read more »

Savings Scout

Posted by on September 26, 2013 No comments

Savings Scout is a coupon application that can be considered an adware program and browser add-on at the same time. Since users install Savings Scout on their computers willingly it is more appropriate to categorize this application as browser add-on. However, despite the fact that the application does not infect users behind their backs, it is still a potentially unwanted program and if you notice commercial ads on your browser being displayed by this application, you are strongly recommended to remove Savings Scout from your browser and your computer immediately. Read more »

Bonanza Deals

Posted by on September 25, 2013 No comments

If you trust that Bonanza Deals can provide you with authentic discounts when shopping online, you probably have already downloaded the program from bonanzadeals.net. The application can be installed on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. Similarly to the recently reported Diamondata Deals, Savings Wave or SavingsShip, the application is meant to present you with the online coupons when you are visiting online shopping websites. Some users indicate that the presented deals are beneficial; however, in most cases computer users running the add-on do not think that the represented deals are greatly useful. In this case, you may want to delete Bonanza Deals from your web browsers, and we can help you with the removal processes you need to go through. Read more »

Diamondata Deals

Posted by on September 24, 2013 No comments
Diamondata Deals

Diamondata Deals is a browser add-on which monitors your browsing sessions and generates coupons, discounts, and discount codes. The application has the same technical characteristics as Rolimno, LemurLeap, and BrowseFox, all of which price comparison applications that can also display third-party advertisements. Diamondata Deals is works on three most popular browsers, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. We recommend that you remove this browser add-on from the computer in order to prevent unwanted advertisements and other consequences that may follow the use of the application. Read more »

SavingsShip

Posted by on September 24, 2013 1 comment
SavingsShip

If you have seen one coupon ad family program, you basically have seen them all. SavingsShip is a browser plugin that is said to help you keep your money in your pocket. It is similar to Deal Spy, Deal Vault, Supreme Savings and other similar add-ons. This browser extension is supposed to help you find coupons and discount offers immediately, as it is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers, so no matter which browser is set as your default one, if SavingsShip gets installed on your computer, you are most probably going to be displayed various commercial ads each time you access a website supported by the plugin. Read more »

eGdpSvc.exe

Posted by on September 23, 2013 No comments

The file eGdpSvc.exe is an unwanted file which is installed alongside Delta Search and MyWebSearch, which are regarded as browser hijackers. Sometime the file accompanies snap.do, which is another undesirable application which changes the settings of the browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The file eGdpSvc.exe is a product of eSafe Security Control, and it is installed as browser add-one or browser helper object on Internet Explorer. If you have found eGdpSvc.exe running as a process in your Task Manager, it is not enough to stop the process, you have to remove it along with the programs that have installed the unwanted file. Read more »

CryptoLocker Virus

Posted by on September 23, 2013 3 comments
CryptoLocker Virus

CryptoLocker Virus is a clandestine ransomware which encrypts files on the operating Windows system to lock-down the computer and demand a payment in return of the restored access to the PC. Even though this is an illegal schemers’ attempt to collect money, many careless, unsuspecting computer users might think that making the payment is the only way out. This is because the lock-down of the system is represented with an intimidating warning. Unfortunately, the notification is generic, meaning that it could be used to scam Windows users all over the world. There is no doubt that you should remove CryptoLocker Virus from the operating Windows system as soon as you discover the disruptive infection on your PC. Continue reading to learn about the tricks of the infection and the removal tricks that you could use yourself.
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IB Updater Service

Posted by on September 20, 2013 1 comment

IB Updater Service is a PUP, or potentially unwanted program, which is closely linked to a number of suspicious browser plugins and applications. The program is also known as the IncrediBar Updater Service and so it is clear that it is related to such potential threats as Incredibar Toolbar or mystart.incredibar.com hijacker. Spyware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered that the suspicious update service is represented as ExtensionUpdaterService.exe, and the executable is usually downloaded together with the plugins you install. Even though the program is not easily noticeable, you are likely to detect it if you open the Task Manager and check the Process tab. If you remove IB Updater Service, it is possible that the plugins linked to it will stop running beneficially. Please continue reading to learn more. Read more »