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Rapid Media Converter

Rapid Media Converter

Rapid Media Converter is a potentially unwanted program that some computer security experts categorize as adware. We would like to point out that there is nothing malicious about Rapid Media Converter, and the only reason you should remove this application is that it sometimes comes bundled with freeware. Therefore, if you did not intend to have this program on your computer, you should delete Rapid Media Converter immediately. There is a possibility that the application might expose you to potentially corrupted content, and you most certainly should avoid that before the situation gets out of hand. Read more »

GamingAssassin Toolbar

GamingAssassin Toolbar

GamingAssassin Toolbar is a browser extension that is categorized as adware. This means that the application has more than just one function, and its side functions might outweigh its primary purpose. GamingAssassin Toolbar is not a direct computer security threat, but you should not keep it in your system. The sooner you remove GamingAssassin Toolbar from your computer, the better. Such applications can be easily exploited by cyber criminals to collect information on your web browsing habits, so you must protect your privacy by deleting all the potential threats at once. Read more »

Finally Fast

Finally Fast

Finally Fast claims to be a useful PC optimization tool. It says that it is completely free and powerful; however, it does not seem that it is true. Therefore, we highly recommend that you remove Finally Fast from the system. Do not believe its promises to fix registry errors, reduce freezing and crashing, and boost your PC’s performance because Finally Fast is not going to do anything beneficial unless you upgrade it. If you are not going to do that, you should definitely not keep this program installed on the system. According to our security specialists, you will be able to remove Finally Fast from the system via Control Panel. If you read this article and still have questions about its removal, you should not hesitate to contact us via the comment box. Read more »

DestrozaVirusUsb

DestrozaVirusUsb

Have you downloaded DestrozaVirusUsb onto your PC with a purpose or by mere accident? If you have installed this program unintentionally, you probably want to remove it as an undesirable program. But if you have installed it thinking that it will help you keep your removable devices protected from malware, you need to remove DestrozaVirusUsb as a useless program. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers identify it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that should be deleted without any hesitation. Why? This application does not offer any beneficial services, and its existence only delays you from installing truly useful and helpful security software. Read this report to understand why you must delete this PUP. Read more »

Search Fairy

Search Fairy

Search Fairy is an adware application that will collect information on your web browsing history in order to display commercial advertisements. The program promotes itself as a useful browser extension that can improve your web search experience, but computer experts say that the sooner you remove Search Fairy, the better. This adware program merely wants to generate financial profits for its developers. It does not consider the potential security risks users might be exposed to through third-party ads. You have to take care of your system’s security yourself by making sure you uninstall Search Fairy right now. Read more »

Ads By Dealnodeal

You cannot trust Ads By Dealnodeal because the advertisers producing them are untrustworthy. Our malware researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found that Dealnodeal is just another ad-supported program created using the Justplugit engine. We have already shown computer users how to delete BestAdBlocker, NiceDeal, DealStarApp, and a bunch of other malicious ad-supported programs built using this engine, but now it is time to remove Ads By Dealnodeal. The advertisements associated with this unreliable ad-supported program deserve removal, because they could expose you to virtual scams, malware installers, and other serious security threats. Do you want to avoid this? If you do, keep reading to learn how to delete Ads By Dealnodeal from your browsers. Read more »

MakeMeCoupon

MakeMeCoupon might seem like a very useful program for those users who tend to do shopping online. Actually, this is not surprising at all because this program shows various coupons and deals and so people think that they can save some money if they keep it installed. Unfortunately, we have to tell you that MakeMeCoupon is a completely useless program that has been published in order to generate traffic to different websites. You should not keep such useless programs on your system, especially when they can cause harm to your system. Luckily, it seems that it is not difficult to get rid of MakeMeCoupon. Read more »

The Intricate Web of Ad Injection

Google’s Online Security researchers have recently conducted a study together with the University of California, Berkeley and Santa Barbara to examine the often confusing and dangerous web of ad injection systems. Even though there was never a doubt that adware developers, distributors, and parties associated with them are well-established in the virtual world, the findings of this study are truly astounding. For one, it was found that a shocking 5.5% of IPs connecting to Google sites were presented with injected ads. Note that injected ads are controlled by software installed onto operating systems, and they should not be confused with online advertising services, such as Google AdWords. So, how dangerous is the activity of adware, or advertisement-supported software/ad injectors? Read more »

Crazylowprice

If you download freeware from third-party file sharing websites, it would not be surprising if you had Crazylowprice installed on your computer. It is the program that makes all those pop-up ads appear on your screen when you browse online stores. Now, don’t panic, because Crazylowprice is not a dangerous computer infection, but you should definitely remove it from your system if you want to avoid any potential security issues (and you most certainly do). We provide manual removal instructions below this description, but you should also consider investing in a licensed antispyware tool to ensure that your PC is safeguarded against similar intruders. Read more »

KeepItBrowse

KeepItBrowse is a new JustPlugIt adware program that has started infecting target systems. We advise that you remove this advertising-supported application, because it is completely identical to such older adware as RightCoupon, SaveNShop, SaveOn, and other apps. When these programs enter target computers as browser extensions to web browsers, they install tracking tools to collect information about your browsing preferences. Generally, KeepItBrowse collects exclusively non-personally identifiable information, which consists of your browsing history, search queries, IP address, and other details. The adware application have all these tricks up its sleeve in order to personalize the third-party advertising content, so you would be tempted to click one of the promoted commercial ads. However, as we are sure you will find this profusion of third-party content annoying, it is best that you delete KeepItBrowse from your system right now. Read more »