Who would not like to have an application like Registry Scanner claims to be, i.e., one that can allegedly boost your PC performance, improve its effectiveness and strength simply by cleaning up invalid registry entries and Internet junk? The truth is that most of these registry cleaner and supposed PC optimizer applications end up in the potentially unwanted program (PUP) category once they are thoroughly tested. This software had the same fate. Although we cannot say that this PUP is dangerous in any way or that it poses a direct threat to you or to your computer, our malware specialists have found that it is not at all reliable when it comes to displaying registry scan results and pushing you to buy the full version. We believe that this software is unreliable and totally useless for you as no registry cleaners have been proved to actually improve performance, not to mention that it seems that Microsoft does not approve of such tools either. All in all, we suggest that you remove Registry Scanner from your system because it usually does not end well if even one single unwanted program enjoys your hospitality for too long. Read more »
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Cerberos Ransomware
Cerberos Ransomware is one more malicious program that might lock your personal data. If you ever happen to encounter this devious application be sure to stay away from it at all times. Having an it active on your personal computer for just a few moments could have devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. In our report we provide detailed information regarding the overall functionality of this ransomware program so you could understand why its complete removal should be executed as soon as possible. Additionally, our research team provides simple yet extremely effective security tips that will help you keep your computer clean and secure. We provide this information because a lot of users have their system vulnerable since they lack knowledge about the importance of virtual security. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete Cerberos Ransomware once and for all. Read more »
Search.searchtpo.com
Search.searchtpo.com is a questionable search engine that can show up in your major browsers as your new home page, even if you do not recall installing it. This search website tries to look useful for the fans of online gaming by displaying a fake toolbar that hosts a number of quick links leading to related websites. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has labeled this infection as a browser hijacker due to its capability to modify your browser settings. Although most of the time it is actually you who lets these changes happen, you may still not remember it or realize it because the installers may use confusing and misleading methods to make sure that you overlook this. Since this browser hijacker may expose you to unreliable third-party content through its features, including its search engine, we believe that it can pose a threat to your system security. And, we have not even mentioned yet that it can sneak onto your system alongside other malware threats. If you are a security-minded user, we advise you to act right now and remove Search.searchtpo.com from your computer. Read more »
My Games Classics New Tab
My Games Classics New Tab is an application targeted at frequent online gamers as its developers present it to be a tool that allows you to play your favorite Flash-based games right within your browser's tabs. It sure sounds like a program that would be fun to have. Quite a few users download and install it expecting it to function just like that. Read more »
Private Search Plus
Have you downloaded Private Search Plus thinking that it could offer beneficial services? If you have, you might have been tricked because this potentially unwanted program is not exactly reliable or useful. Although its services might appear to be attractive, it is most likely that it was created to do something else than you might think. For example, this PUP should help you browse the web more privately, but it is more likely that it was created to record information and promote third-party content. If you have already made the decision to delete Private Search Plus, you are on the right track. If you have no idea whether or not you should remove this potentially unwanted program, you need to continue reading. This article was created by Anti-spyware-101.com malware experts working in an internal lab. The PUP was thoroughly tested, and the information in this report discusses the findings. If any questions come up while you are reading, add them to the comments section below so that our research team could assist you. Read more »
Fastoplayer Ads
Fastoplayer Ads are irritating commercial advertisements users might start seeing on their screens after installing Fastoplayer, which is promoted on its official source Fastoplayer.com as “the fastest player you will ever use.” This player is based on an open-source player Media player classic, so it does not surprise us at all that users find Fastoplayer quite useful. In the opinion of researchers, users should go to uninstall this player no matter they have downloaded it from its official website, or it has found a different way to enter their systems. It should not be kept installed on users’ computers because of all these ads it displays. This is the only way to eliminate them, but this should be done not only because they are irritating. It is a must to get rid of them all to be able to surf the web safely and securely. Without a doubt, advertisements coming from adware programs are not as dangerous as malicious applications, but they might still expose users to potential threats, so it must be your top priority to make those advertisements gone. Continue reading to find out why it is so important to do that. Read more »
PC Reg Boost
Research has shown that PC Reg Boost is an annoying and possibly unreliable program. It is not malware, yet it shows annoying pop-up windows that you cannot close, so our malware analysts have classified it as a potentially unwanted program. Therefore, you might want to remove it, but it seems that this program’s scan results are reliable, so it can clean up your PC a little bit. However, the annoying thing is that its developers have made this program to show you the pop-up messages and obstruct you computing experience because they are desperate and want you to buy the program or call their tech support number. Read more »
Dimakadima.com
Dima Kadima is a browser extension which promises to make it possible to “search for and take the most interesting quizzes”, but, in reality, it sets Dimakadima.com (home.dimakadima.com) which becomes the default homepage and search provider. Judging from the Add To Chrome button on its official website dimakadima.com and its availability at the Chrome Web store, this browser extension works on Google Chrome only. If it is the browser you use every day too, it will not be long before you notice changes applied to your browser. Most probably, the presence of Dimakadima.com will not surprise you at all if you have downloaded and installed the Dima Kadima extension willingly from any of its official sources. Of course, it will be the opposite if you are sure that you have not clicked on the Download button with the intention of getting it. In this case, it is very likely that this undesirable browser extension promoting a search tool set on your Google Chrome browser has found a way how to enter the system without permission. It is up to you whether to let it stay or not, but you should be aware of the fact that the search tool set on your browsers is not 100% trustworthy. Read what specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have to say about it in the following paragraphs and then make the final decision yourself. Read more »
The Coupon Store
An application entitled The Coupon Store is advertised as a tool that frequent online shoppers should have active on their PC. This is so because it should provide free discount coupons. While this might seem like a tool worthy of having, you should know that the overall functionality of this program is rather questionable. Upon further examination, it has been discovered that it can act in an invasive manner. As it turns out it is capable of making unwanted changes to your web browser's default settings without any warning whatsoever. Due to this, our researchers have classified this application as one more potentially unwanted program. Another reason it has been categorized this way because it could be distributed in devious ways. Read our report to understand why we advise you to remove The Coupon Store if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. Read more »
BetterAds
If you have noticed an unusual amount of unwanted third-party web content while you are surfing the web, it might be a major indication that an adware program known as BetterAds is active on your PC. If this happens to be the case, we highly advise you to take immediate action to delete it. It is important to do so because this ad-supported program exhibits quite a few invasive features. Unfortunately, quite a few users are simply tricked into downloading and installing it because it is advertised as a useful tool that you should have active on your PC to receive targeted ads and coupons, which should improve your overall online shopping experience. The reality is rather different since it will only cause annoyance and frustration every single time you will surf the web. To learn more about BetterAds and how you can get rid of it in a quick and easy manner, make sure to read the rest of our report. Read more »
