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iFishPlayer

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
iFishPlayer

iFishPlayer seems like a useful, free media player, but if you look closely enough, you may realize that the presence of this application might have some undesirable consequences; especially, if it sneaked onto your computer without your noticing it. You might think that you are the “king of your jungle,” still it is possible for potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and malware infections to infiltrate your system without your knowledge. The sad thing is that it is usually the user who actually downloads and installs these, but pays no attention to the installation steps, and thus, allows a bunch of undesirable application on-board. In such a case, this PUP is the last thing you should worry about. Before long, you might be annoyed by potentially harmful third-party ads any time you launch your browsers and start your usual surfing routine. We do believe that you are safer if you remove iFishPlayer and make sure that there is no other threat endangering your operating system. However, it is all up to you; whatever you feel is right for your PC. Read more »

SpeedyMediaConverter

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
SpeedyMediaConverter

SpeedyMediaConverter is a undesirable media converter that our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have classified as a potentially unwanted program. Removing this converter and getting a more reliable one is an option worth considering, because this converter only changes the file format, while real video converters recode and change variable bitrate/framerate, metadata, framing, synchronization, and so on. SpeedyMediaConverter does not seem to do this as it converts a file in a matter of a few minutes, while reliable converters take their time to do the job right. Apart from its poor converting function, this program can also display commercial advertisements and gather non-personal information about you for marketing and advertising purposes. So if you have this converter, we invite you to take a few minutes of your precious time to learn more about it. Read more »

MyImageConverter Toolbar

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
MyImageConverter Toolbar

MyImageConverter Toolbar is a browser extension that is considered to be an adware program. This means that the main objective of this application is monetary profit. It may not indulge in illegal practices to achieve its goals, but users should be very careful about using the application because it may be subjected to third-party content promotion. Any security-minded user would remove MyImageConverter Toolbar from her system at once, especially if she did not plan to have this program on the computer in the first place. After all, if the program is unwanted, there is no need to keep, is it not? Read more »

2345.com

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
2345.com

2345.com is regarded as a potentially unwanted program that you might want to remove. First of all it is of no use to Internet surfers who do not speak Chinese, and second, because it has been created to promote several websites that belong to 2345.com. We think there is no reason to keep this browser, but because it is in the Chinese language. We took the time to look at this browser and have made step-by-step instructions that will help you get rid of it. However, if you want to learn more about this browser we invite you to read the full article. Read more »

Seekmx.com

Posted by on July 23, 2015 No comments
Seekmx.com

At first sight, it really seems that Seekmx.com is a decent search engine because its appearance does not differ much from such reliable search engines as Google or Yahoo!. In other words, there is a search box to enter a keyword and users can choose whether they want to search the web, images, or news. Actually, appearance does not say much about the reliability of the search engine, so it is not surprising at all that Seekmx.com is not trustworthy even if it looks completely decent. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that Seekmx.com is a typical browser hijacker because it replaces a user’s homepage without permission. This hijacker is compatible with all the major browsers, so it will not be enough to change the browser in order not to see the presence of Seekmx.com. Read more »

GoUnzip Toolbar

Posted by on July 7, 2015 No comments
GoUnzip Toolbar

If you have encountered a suspicious toolbar within your web browser, the dubious add-on could be known as GoUnzip Toolbar. Lately, our research team has noticed that this questionable program has been roaming the web. It is important to note that even though this suspicious program is advertised as a tool that should help you with file extraction, it will not do that in the best possible way. Such misleading advertising is a common technique used by vendors of questionable programs to lure unsuspecting users into downloading and installing an application that holds little to none valuable features. If GoUnzip Toolbar is found active on your operating system, we strongly advise you to take immediate measure to remove it since it will most likely make browsing the web a far worse experience. Use the removal guide below to get rid of this invasive toolbar in a quick and easy way. Read more »

Common Dots

Posted by on July 7, 2015 No comments
Common Dots

Common Dots is a program promoted on commondots.info. Even though this URL leads to the official website of this program, you will notice very soon that there is no information about the program provided there. In addition, it is impossible to download it from this website, so there is basically no doubt that Common Dots has slithered onto your computer without your permission. If you also feel that it has entered without your consent, there is a huge possibility that you have other unwanted programs on your system. They might cause harm to your system like Common Dots, so you should detect and remove those programs. Do not forget that it is very important to get rid of Common Dots itself as well. We have provided all the information in this article, so you should continue reading it. Read more »

Results Hub

Posted by on July 7, 2015 No comments
Results Hub

Results Hub is an application dedicated to displaying commercial advertisements, but the problem is that the source of the content is largely unknown. We at Anti-spyware-101.com suggest removing this application, because sooner or later it will cause you problems. Having this program installed on your computer, you run the risk of getting it infected with malicious software if you accidentally click an ad. So, if you have this application installed on your computer, we suggest reading this article, which contains all the information you need to know about it. Read more »

On Stage Ads

Posted by on July 7, 2015 No comments
On Stage Ads

While On Stage Ads claims to enhance your video watching experience, in reality, it is yet another ad-supported application targeting your clicks. If your computer screen is flooded with third-party advertisements, there is a chance that you are infected with this adware. If so, you need to know the potential dangers this holds for you besides making your web surfing experience rather painful. On Stage Ads most likely has sneaked onto your system in a freeware bundle, which means that you might have other threats, too, hiding on your computer. Read more »

CycloneCover

Posted by on July 7, 2015 No comments

If you are bombarded with pop-up and banner ads while surfing the web, you might be infected with CycloneCover. Our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com have categorized this program as adware. This is, in practice, a useless ad-supported program that can make your browsing experience rather disappointing and expose you to potentially harmful third-party websites at the same time. What’s more, it is quite possible that this adware entered your system along with other malware infections, which may pose an even more severe threat to your virtual security. Keeping unwanted applications with such potential on your PC might cause damage to your system or even get you involved in online scams. By the end of our article you will see clearly why removing CycloneCover is your only choice if you want to stay away from more serious threats. Read more »