Anti-spyware 101

Did you download Converter Suite for your Google Chrome browser already, or are you still researching this extension to see if you want to use it. In either case, this report prepared by our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team is likely to help you better understand the extension. If you have automatically assumed that it is a PDF converter, know that there is more to it, and not everything is as straightforward as we would like it to be. A completely trustworthy program is one that does not take on privileges that are not needed to serve its basic purpose. In this case, the extension is presented as a file converter, but it is also a search tool and a data-collector that can deliver advertisements. Of course, when it comes to free services, it is only fair that companies find ways to finance them, but you have to know your limits and decide what kind of activity is warranted or not. If you decide to delete Converter Suite after reading this report, a removal guide is already available below. If you decide to keep the extension installed, you will at least know more about it. Read more »

If GalaxySpin takes you by surprise, you might think that this application is a browser hijacker. That’s because it changes your browser’s settings, and if you are not aware of these modifications in advance, it might seem that GalaxySpin does it without your permission. The application has your permission, however, and that’s why it is important to remain attentive whenever you install new software. Please use the manual removal instructions below to get rid of GalaxySpin. You should also consider investing in a licensed antispyware tool that would help you protect your system from a number of threats. Read more »

Track Net Speed promises to help Google Chrome users test internet speed and play online games using the easy-access links presented via its interface. The extension is meant to quickly estimate download/upload/ping speeds, reveal the country with the fastest internet speed, give tips on how to increase connection speeds, and give access to “fun& exciting games.” The extension also comes with an integrated search tool that is meant to be customized by the PUP – potentially unwanted program. According to our researchers, the suspicious extension is not the most useful tool, and if you have installed it already, you should understand why. Of course, some users might find the limited utility of the extension satisfactory, in which case, removing Track Net Speed might not be the priority. If you want to delete this PUP, we have tips and a guide that, hopefully, will help you get through the process quickly. If you are not sure why you should even be concerned, continue reading. Read more »

RecipeFox is represented as a tool that can help you find the “most popular” recipes directly from your browser. It is also meant to include recipe ratings, summaries, and reviews, and provide you with access to “thousands of recipes for various meals.” On paper, so to speak, this extension can sound pretty great, but if you install it, you should be quick to realize that it is nothing more than a glorified search tool. On top of that, there is more than meets the eye, and not in the most positive way either. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed the suspicious extension, and it is our recommendation that you delete it immediately. If you are not sure what the fuss is about, you ought to read this report. By the end, you will know why the removal of this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is recommended. Should you want to discuss anything mentioned in this report, note that the comments section is open. Read more »

Tiger PDF is a potentially unwanted program that you should remove from your system if you didn’t plan to keep it. It might enter your PC accidentally as potentially unwanted programs have many ways to reach target systems. Of course, it is important to note that potentially unwanted programs are not malicious computer infections. They are just apps that might exhibit annoying behavioral patterns. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t take them lightly. The sooner you remove Tiger PDF from your browser, the better. You should also consider scanning your system with a security tool of your choice to make sure that your PC is absolutely safe. Read more »

Mongo Search is one of those applications that don’t look dangerous at all, but they shouldn’t be allowed to remain on your system. Of course, if you added this extension to your browser willingly, that’s an entirely different story, but these programs tend to come uninvited, and if that is in your case, you shouldn’t tolerate this program.

Scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions and don’t forget to run a full system scan afterwards. You have to check whether you have more unwanted apps on-board because such applications tend to come in packs. Read more »

You might assume that Ezy Photo Tab is all about providing you with photo editing services and tools, but did you know that a big part of this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is its search service. Sadly, it is an unreliable one, and if you interact with it, there is a chance that you could end up on unreliable websites that might not even be related to your original search queries. Even if you are able to avoid the search tool, the extension itself is not useful because it does not actually offer photo editing services. At most, it provides links to third-party websites that you might be able to use for all of your photo-editing needs. Most likely, you already have decided to delete Ezy Photo Tab from your Google Chrome web browser. However, if you do not feel ready to jump into the removal yet, we suggest that you continue reading the report. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed the PUP thoroughly, and we can provide you with interesting information. Read more »