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Breitschopp

Breitschopp

Certain malware scanners can present you with the Breitschopp detection. Even though this might be presented as a PUP – potentially undesirable program, there is a great chance that you will actually need to deal with advertisement supported software (adware). As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, this detection represents software promoted at ab-downloads.com. Unfortunately, these applications usually come bundled with third party software. Needless to say, this is among the most common reasons why computer users choose to remove Breitschopp. Have you deleted the detected threat and undesirable, unfamiliar programs are still running? We can help you delete them. Read more »

searchiy.gboxapp.com

searchiy.gboxapp.com

Searchiy.gboxapp.com is a search engine promoted by a free browser add-on called Gadget Box, and which you can access as any other website. However, in the case of the latter, you will not be provided with any search results. Searchiy.gboxapp.com can replace the home page and search provider of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox if you do not deselect two boxes once you are provided with information about chances that can be made. If you have already tried the search engine, you must know that it display third-party advertisements. We highly recommend that you find a more reliable search provider which does not display so many intrusive ads. Read more »

E-mail box infected

E-mail box infected is the heading of a pop-up warning displayed by particular adware programs. The warning is supposed to make you think that you have to implement some software program in order to resolve online security related issues. The E-mail box infected warning can be displayed by a great number of adware programs, because the server hosting this pop-up is likely to be accessible to multiple software developers. Besides the warning which reads E-mail box infected, you may find pop-ups according to which your operating system is affected by malware programs; you may also find pop-ups encouraging you to update your Internet browsers, media players, or other software programs. It is highly advisable to ignore such warnings because they are aimed at making you install freeware. However, it is not enough to ignore E-mail box infected pop-ups; you have to remove the program displaying all those pop-ups. Read more »

Your Video Player Infected

Your Video Player Infected is one of the warnings that you may encounter after installing some adware program. The warning Your Video Player Infected is supposed to encourage you to implement a specific program, which may turn out to be a piece of scareware. Besides the notification Your Video Player Infected, you may find pop-ups which claim that your email box is infected or that some malware has been found on your computer. It is crucial to ignore such pop-up advertisements because they have nothing to do with the actual security status of your operating system. Warning such as the Your Video Player Infected pop-up should be ignored and the program displaying those pop-ups should be removed from the computer. Read more »

Cryptowall Virus

CryptoWall is a ransomware that encrypts files within the operating system. It closely mimics the behavior of similar infections like CryptorBit or Cryptolocker or Cryptodefense. In fact, CryptoWall is believed to be a new variation of Cryptodefense because it acts in a very similar way. After infiltrating the operating system, the Trojan will start a stealthy encryption process. After it is done, you will be presented with an image telling you that your files have been encrypted and that you will not be able to access them unless you pay a ransom. This Trojan is an extremely dangerous infection that could ruin a lot of valuable content on your computer. If there is a chance to avoid it, your best bet would be running professional malware detection and removal tool at all times. This article will further analyze the infection and will present tips regarding virtual security and CryptoWall removal. Read more »

DownSave

DownSave

The removal of DownSave is an unavoidable process because this program is not going to do anything beneficial and might even cause harm to the system instead. It is not even surprising because this application is nothing more than just an advertising supported program. It means that its main aim is to drive traffic to particular websites in order to make money for the publishers. Unfortunately, all these ads will appear on your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers; thus, you should be aware of the fact that you will not be able to browse the web freely unless you erase DownSave from the system. Keep in mind that different kinds of adware might cause ads, which is why you should check the list of extensions on each of your browsers. If you find DoWnnSavee extension added, there is no doubt that your PC is infected with adware. Keep in mind that this program might randomize its name. Read more »

Search.sidecubes.com

Search.sidecubes.com

Search.sidecubes.com is often considered to be a browser hijacker, although it is just a website that function as your default homepage and search engine when you install SideCubes browser extension on your computer. Our security research team has placed Search.sidecubes.com under browser hijacker category, because sometimes users are not aware of the fact that they allow for the browser settings modifications to take place. If that was not your intention, you can easily remove Search.sidecubes.com from your computer. After manual removal you are also recommended to invest in a powerful antimalware tool so that your system would be protected against similar threats. Read more »

Warning: SYSTEM MAY HAVE FOUND VIRUSES on your computer

If you are continuously seeing pop-ups with a message Warning: SYSTEM MAY HAVE FOUND VIRUSES on your computer, you should know that it is a scam and it is not worth trusting any word of this misleading message. The specialists of anti-spyware-101.com have implemented a research and found out that this pop-up message might appear on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers. What is more, it is very likely that it is caused by an advertising-supported application, especially published by Conduit. Thus, it means that you will have to get rid of it first in order to be able to dismiss Warning: SYSTEM MAY HAVE FOUND VIRUSES on your computer pop-up. Read more »

Coupons-Bar Startbar

Coupons-Bar Startbar

You should not ignore Coupons-Bar Startbar if it is running on your Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. Despite being presented as a beneficial, fun and easy to use plugin, in reality it is just another potentially undesirable program which has been created to present a search tool sponsored by third parties. Due to its ability to change home page and search provider settings on your browsers, the application is even categorized as a browser hijacker. This is the main reason why some choose to remove Coupons-Bar Startbar. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers identify the plugin as a hijacker as well because it is possible that when bundled together with other software it could initiate search provider modifications without your permission. Nonetheless, note that in most cases you will have the chance to decline the unwanted software. Read more »

max-start.com

max-start.com

There are many search providers promoted by freeware, and max-start.com is one of them. The search engine can replace the home page and default search provider of your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The settings of your Internet browsers can be changed if you pay no attention to the information that you are given by the installation wizard. You should attentively read the license agreement and pay close attention to the statements provided next to check boxes. This recommendation should be followed when dealing with any software installer because there are a great many free programs that are bundled together and distributed by various freeware websites and scam websites. Read more »