Search.searchjsmmp.com

Search.searchjsmmp.com

Search.searchjsmmp.com is a form of a browser hijacker because the majority of users say that its appearance on their browsers was unexpected. It is not the first Polarity Technologies Ltd. browser hijacker that specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have analyzed, so they can say nothing new. Like other hijackers developed on the same template, e.g. Search.yourmapscenter.com and Search.yourinterestscenter.com, it should alter homepages on all browsers that are installed on your system. Most probably, it is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. If you use any of these web browsers to surf the web, the appearance of Search.searchjsmmp.com will definitely not go unnoticed. Unfortunately, we cannot confirm that this page is a trustworthy search provider even though its interface suggests the opposite, so we see only one outcome in this situation – its complete removal. The sooner you get rid of it, the sooner you could set another reliable search provider and start performing safe web searches. It is not a problem if you do not know how to remove it now because you will definitely know more after you read this report. Read more »

Streamit-online.com

Streamit-online.com

Users should be cautious with Streamit-online.com since it appears to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Even though it is not a malicious tool, we cannot say it is a reliable one either. To be more accurate, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com think the search engine could show questionable pop-ups, banners, or other similar advertising content from the software’s third-party partners. It is true, other search engines may also show irritating ads, but there is a reason to think the material displayed by this PUP might be potentially dangerous. If you want to know more about this, we encourage you to have a look at our full report. At the end of it, we will add instructions explaining how to remove Streamit-online.com from the browser too, so if you decide you do not wish to keep it anymore, feel free to use these steps. Read more »

Win Speedup 2018

Win Speedup 2018

Win Speedup 2018 might promise to speed up your device, but from what we have learned about this application, its usefulness looks somewhat questionable. Moreover, users should know the tool falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs. It means that users may install it willingly but later wish to get rid of it because of some undesirable qualities. Further in the report, we will mention what such qualities could be and why paying for the application’s license could be a waste of money. Therefore, if you want to know the answers to these questions, we urge you to read the rest of this article. Besides the details about Win Speedup 2018 working manner, we can also suggest manual deletion steps that will be added slightly below the text. Read more »

Updates Were Released for Your Version of Chrome fake alert

Updates Were Released for Your Version of Chrome fake alert is a misleading message that is delivered via a scam web page. The purpose of this message is to trick Google Chrome users into installing an extension that is represented as an update. This is the first red flag that anyone dealing with this scam should notice because browser updates are not installed as extensions. In fact, browsers are usually updated automatically, or their updates are available via official websites. They certainly are not delivered via extensions and non-informative notifications that are shown via random websites and pages. Hopefully, you have not been tricked into interacting with the alert or downloading the bogus add-on, but if you have, removal must be performed immediately. What if you need to delete Updates Were Released for Your Version of Chrome fake alert-associated infection that has introduced you to the bogus message? That could be the case too, and we discuss that further in the report. Read more »

Search.search4ppl.com

Search.search4ppl.com

Whether Search.search4ppl.com has taken over the homepage, new tab page, or search provider on your web browser, you should not put up with this hijacker. Sure, it might have been attached to an extension that you found attractive, but the reality is that neither the extension nor the search tool it pushes upon you is worth your trust. As a matter of fact, Anti-Spyware-101.com malware research team strongly advises deleting this software. If you are not sure why that would be necessary, you should definitely read this report to learn all about the hijacker and the extension that is associated with it. In case anything that is mentioned in this report raises questions that are not answered, note that you can start a conversation in the comments section. Our research team has deleted Search.search4ppl.com and many of its clones, and we can give you all information you need about this malware. Read more »

Search9

If you see Search9 (search9.askthepotato.com) when you open your browser, and you are sure you have not applied these changes yourself, there is no doubt that your web browser has been hijacked. That is, its settings have been changed without your knowledge. It does not mean that there is nothing you can do about this. You can remove Search9 from your browser and then set a new page quite easily. This search tool looks legitimate, so users do not hurry to remove it from those affected browsers, but, according to researchers at anti-spyware-101.com, they should get rid of it ASAP. It is not malicious, but it cannot be called a reliable search provider too, so it would be best not to use it at all. Even though the appearance of Search9 on your browsers indicates that you have encountered a browser hijacker that has altered your preferred settings illegally, you should remove the undesirable search tool set without any problems. Continue reading to find out what you can do to make it disappear. Read more »

Super Cleanup

Super Cleanup

Super Cleanup is not an application that should be up and running on your operating system. In fact, we highly advise you to remove it if it is ever found up and running on your computer. Doing so is important because this application happens to be yet another potentially unwanted program that you should avoid at all times. Such classification has been made after its in-depth analysis, during which quite a few of its suspicious features have been discovered. One of them is its poor overall functionality, to put it lightly. Furthermore, you should know that it could be spread suspiciously, which might prove to be quite dangerous. Educate yourself about this potentially unwanted program's inner workings by reading the rest of this report. Besides such information, we include a few virtual security recommendations that will help you maintain a clean and safe operating system at all times. Finally, to help you delete Super Cleanup once and for all we provide a comprehensive removal guide below. Read more »

StressPaint

StressPaint

StressPaint was titled according to a particular tool it was distributed with named Relieve stress Paint. It is a malicious program as it falls under the classification of Trojans. It was decided to categorize it this way because the software not only enters the system without any permission but also might record private information (e.g., Facebook passwords) without the user’s knowledge. It is difficult to say how the stolen data could be used or with whom it might be shared, but we have no doubt such activities may put your privacy at risk. Thus, if you have used and downloaded Relieve stress Paint on your computer, you should check your system at once. Cleary, if the StressPaint Trojan appears to be on the device, it would be wise to erase it before it steals more private information from you. Afterward, to be safe, you could change the password to all sites you might have logged in while the malware was on the computer. For more information about it we invite you to read the rest of this report, and if you need help while removing it manually, you should have a look at the steps available at the end of this page. Read more »

Magic Disk

Magic Disk

Magic Disk, also known as Mgdisk, is a potentially unwanted program. At the time of research, our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts could not find an official download source that would represent this strange application. That, of course, does not mean that it is not spread. It appears that this program is being distributed using software bundles, which means that it can be spread along with other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and even malicious infections. Do you remember specifically which programs were installed along with the suspicious one discussed in this report? Even if you do, and you are sure that they are harmless and do not need to be deleted, installing a legitimate malware scanner is an important step. Depending on the installer that is used, malware could be dropped silently, and you do not want to remain oblivious to that, do you? Whether you need to remove Magic Disk alone, or you are dealing with a bunch of threats, this article should help you. Read more »

FBLocker Ransomware

Ransomware applications are incredibly prevalent nowadays, and that might not change soon. Thus, being aware of their existence and keeping your operating secure is essential. One such application, which currently roams the web goes by the name of FBLocker Ransomware. If you are not familiar with malicious applications of this classification, you must know that they are notorious for their ability to lock vast quantities of data in a matter of minutes. As you can imagine, having an application that functions like that can have disastrous outcomes, to put it lightly. Learn more about its inner workings by reading this article in its entirety. Additionally, we include a few virtual security recommendations to help you maintain a safe and clean operating system. To help you delete FBLocker Ransomware, we also provide a detailed removal guide, which you can find below. Read more »