WebCakeDesktop.exe is an executable file which you can discover on your computer if you are running Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. The file belongs to WebCake, an infamous browser plugin which is meant to enhance your browsing experience. If you connect to the official page of the program you are introduced to the plugin as an application which will help you compare shopping results, search related topics, access web site ratings and view useful advertisements. Needless to say, the promotion is not something that you should pay all of your attention to. It is much more important to check the Privacy Policy and the License Agreement. You can find these at getwebcake.com and we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with these documents. Right now please continue reading to learn how to remove WebCakeDesktop.exe. Read more »
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Xtendmedia
Xtendmedia is an adware platform that displays a list of commercial advertisements when you browse the internet. It is not an extremely dangerous system threat, but it may cause you various security problems, especially considering the fact that it may collect your web browsing information. Quite a few browser hijackers are related to this adware application, so if you experience constant onslaught of commercial pop-up ads that are full of unfamiliar content, you are strongly advised to run a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner, and then remove Xtendmedia with a powerful antimalware tool. Killing this infection would save you the trouble of being infected with something more serious. Read more »
Search-daily.com
Search-daily.com is a malicious browser hijacker which can disrupt the running of your web browsers and push you into exposing Windows security vulnerabilities. The clandestine infection may enter your personal computer without any of your knowledge because schemers behind it are experienced with unauthorized malware infiltration. It has been discovered that cyber crooks can use bundled downloads, corrupted links, social engineering scams, spam email attachments and various other implementations to distribute malware. As soon as the hijacker is installed onto the targeted computer it begins various malicious processes. For example, you may discoverer that the home page and the search provider of the existing browsers have been modified without any of your knowledge. If this has happened already – remove Search-daily.com as soon as possible. Read more »
Rou.resyncload.net
Rou.resyncload.net is a tracking cookie which can be placed on your browsers without your permission. Even though cookies are used for storing information about how the user interacts with the websites, they may be exploited by, for example, adware creators. The information that is recorded by the tracking cookie may include the information about the websites you have visited; it may also record what advertisements you have clicked on, and so on. This type of tracking cookies is called third-party tracking cookie, and usually they are sent to the browsers by advertising websites. Read more »
FindWide.com
FindWide.com is a website that is set as your home page when you install FindWide browser application on your computer. This application may seem like a browser hijacker, but it is more of a potentially unwanted program, because it does not enter your system without your permission. The thing is that users quite often miss the moment when they install FindWide.com on their computers. Even so it is not recommended to keep FindWide.com on your computer and the sooner you remove FindWide.com the better, because the website and the search engine could be related to a number of security threats. Read more »
alg.exe
Originally, alg.exe is a legitimate Windows operating system file whose process is visible in the Windows Task Manager. The file is located in the System32 folder, and if you find this file in some other location, it implies that it is a dangerous file, which should be removed from the computer. The file alg.exe, also known as Application Layer Gateway Service, is one of the components of Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall. The file enables the computer user to connect to the Internet, so if you end the process, Internet connectivity will be lost until the next restart. If you were to check alg.exe in the Task Manager, next to the name of the process you would find that the file is used by the local service. If the user is different, it may indicate that alg.exe is used by some malware or spyware. Read more »
Adware:Win32/SaveShare
Adware:Win32/SaveShare is a highly annoying adware program which can be installed without the user’s consent. The unwanted application generates advertisement that are not related to the websites the user is browsing, which means that Adware:Win32/SaveShare is not affiliated with, for example, the search engines in which SaveShare advertisements are presented. It is highly advisable to remove Adware:Win32/SaveShare from the computer as soon as you notice that some unwanted links or advertisements are inserted into the search engine result page. The unwanted application can be downloaded from unreliable websites, so if you want to be sure that you use reliable applications, provide the PC with professional security and always read the terms of use to learn the features Read more »
Shopping Chip
Shopping Chip is a browser add-on which generates coupons and discounts in order to help you reduce your expenses. The coupons are displayed on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox when browsing various online shops, including ebay.com, amazon.com, walmart.com, and the like. The application can be downloaded from the official website and alongside some applications available on freeware websites. It is highly advisable to read the terms of use or the license agreement given in the installation wizard because this is how you can prevent unwanted applications and protect yourself against adverse consequences. Read more »
Onewebsearch
Onewebsearch.com is a search engine which is powered by Google. If some malicious application associated with Onewebsearch.com is installed, you may find that your search hits are redirected to this domain while using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The unwanted application that changes the settings of the browsers can be installed as a drive-by download, that is, no notification is displayed on the screen. This usually happens while browsing corrupted websites, which attempt to attract as many computers as possible. Moreover, the changes on the browsers may be made when you launch the installer of SearchYa, which is a browser extension, or when you install some adware program released by 215 apps. We recommend that you remove Onewebsearch.com from the browsers as soon as you find that the browser settings are changed. Read more »
BitCoinMiner
Are you familiar with the controversial BitCoinMiner programs? According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the virtual world is flooded with different bitcoin mining programs which are supposed to create a virtual currency usable for various monetary transactions. Even though there are authentic and legitimate bitcoin miners which you could use to create virtual money, many of them are malicious and belong to cyber criminals. In case the devious program enters your operating Windows system, there is a possibility that soon enough you will discover that your PC is running slower than usual, which is extremely irritating. Please continue reading to learn more about malicious bitcoin miners and about BitCoinMiner removal. Read more »
