Bridge.dll is a file associated with adware. It is also known as a browser helper object (BHO), which is used for monitoring the user’s browsing session. If your receive warning informing you about the bridge.dll, your PC is likely to be infected with an adware application. One of the programs that can drop bridge.dll is Adware.WinFavorites, which, of course, creates its startup entry in the Registry. The removal of bridge.dll is a must in order to browse the Internet without being monitored by a third-party, which may use the collected information for various purposes. Read more »
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search.conduit.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 11, 2013
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If your Internet browser home page has been changed to search.conduit.com, you probably have installed a browser plugin which belongs to Conduit ltd. The company has developed a great variety of different Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari plugins, which are also known as Conduit Community Toolbars. Unfortunately, the more research is done the more it is clear that these plugins are quite useless. Anti-Spyware-101.com security experts have researched these toolbars and came to the conclusion that they are developed in order to promote customized Conduit search tools. You may have already noticed that once you decide to install the toolbar you are offered to change your home page and default search provider. Without a doubt, we can help you remove search.conduit.com and delete other Conduit tools from the computer. Read more »
Trojan.PSW.Agent
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 11, 2013
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Trojan.PSW.Agent is a highly dangerous computer infection which, if not removed, can severely affect your privacy and the overall performance of the system. The threat gets to the PC by exploiting system vulnerabilities, which means that an unprotected system which was updated long time ago can be easily afflicted while browsing insecure websites. For example, Trojan.PSW.Agent can get to the system via drive-by or bundled downloads. If your anti-virus program keeps displaying a security warning about Trojan.PSW.Agent, it is the high time you implemented a professional spyware prevention program which can instantly remove Trojan.PSW.Agent from the PC. Read more »
SuperfishIEAddon.dll
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 11, 2013
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SuperfishIEAddon.dll is a browser helper object which is installed onto the Internet Explorer web browser as soon as you install Superfish Window Shopper or Save as Deal Finder. Both of these applications are interrelated, as the first plugin displays advertisements through the so-called Finder. The plugin has been developed to produce reliable virtual offers whenever you shop online. Nevertheless, reputable spyware researchers, including Anti-Spyware-101.com, recommend that you act extremely cautiously with this Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome extension. Without a doubt, our main concern is the browser helper object (or BHO) which, in the worst case scenario, could cause virtual security risks. Please continue reading to learn how you can delete SuperfishIEAddon.dll and why the removal may be important. Read more »
Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 11, 2013
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As soon as you find your PC locked with a warning forwarded by the Ministère de L’intérieur, scan the PC for Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué Virus. This clandestine Windows infection should be removed from the PC as soon as possible because schemers have designed it in order to lure out your money. Even though it may seem as if your computer has been blocked by the French Ministry of Interior, you should not fall for the scam. The same trick has been applied by schemers behind Ministere de L'interieur Virus, Votre Ordinateur Est Bloqué Virus, Attention! L'ordinateur a été verrouillé Virus and other clandestine ransomware infections. Needless to say, these infections are targeted at those Windows users who live in France. If you meet the criteria and your personal system has already been infected, we suggest you remove Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué Virus as soon as possible. Read more »
Movies Toolbar
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 10, 2013
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Movies Toolbar is a browser plugin that provides you instant access to new movie news, trailers, reviews and so on. This toolbar is related to Bandoo Media and it may prove to be a useful browser add-on, but more often than not Movies Toolbar is considered to be a potentially unwanted program. That is so, because the toolbar often comes bundled with freeware and users think they are tricked into installing it. Read more »
Sweetsearch.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 8, 2013
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Sweetsearch.com presents itself as a search engine and a browser plugin for students. Supposedly it teaches web research skills to educators and students. The website itself cannot be considered a computer threat, but it definitely is related to a number of security issues you should better avoid. Since this website makes use of cookies and displays third party advertisements, there is a chance for you to get infected with malware just by browsing the web via Sweetsearch.com. Therefore, you are strongly recommended to remove Sweetsearch.com from your browser and computer along with all the other potentially dangerous programs. Do take your system security seriously. Read more »
Delta-Homes
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 8, 2013
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Delta-Homes is a browser hijacker that changes your home page address and the default search engine to delta-homes.com. Although the website itself is not malicious, you are strongly advised to remove Delta-Homes from your computer and restore your default browser settings immediately. The problem is that, even though the website itself may not be extremely dangerous, there are a variety of security risks related to this infection. The most dangerous thing about Delta-Homes is that could be indirectly responsible for malware infection. It means that you need to remove Delta-Homes from your PC if you want to avoid any potential security risk. Read more »
Live Player 3.2 Toolbar
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 8, 2013
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Live Player 3.2 Toolbar is a browser extension that is supposed to help you stream live TV broadcast, SHOUTCast videos and Radio. This plugin is supposed to turn your PC into your personal multimedia center. However, despite the fact that Live Player 3.2 Toolbar may seem useful at first glance, security experts recommend removing this application from your PC the sooner the better. The problem is that, despite being a genuine browser plugin, Live Player 3.2 Toolbar also is considered a potentially unwanted program, because it may be indirectly responsible for malware infection. Scroll down to the bottom of this article for manual Live Player 3.2 Toolbar removal instructions. Read more »
Local Moxie
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 8, 2013
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Local Moxie can be considered a browser hijacker, because it enters your system without your consent. It is very likely that you actually download the installation file for this application on your own, as there is no sample of a Local Moxie plugin at the official website. Nevertheless, even if the one responsible for this infection is the user himself, it does not mean that you should ignore it. It is important that you remove Local Moxie from your browser as soon as you can, because constant redirections may result in a serious malware infection and an ultimate system crash. Read more »
