Picasti Extension

Picasti Extension

Picasti Extension, according to Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that might be introduced to you by an unreliable software distributor. Based on our research, this PUP is not represented in an official manner, which means that it is unlikely that anyone would seek out this program specifically. On the contrary, it is likely that all users of this suspicious extension first learned about it when downloading a software bundle. If you believe that the add-on was installed onto your Google Chrome browser without your permission, it is possible that it was slipped in without your permission. Of course, it is more likely that you simply did not notice the extension in the myriad of other programs. In any case, you should consider removing Picasti Extension, and you can learn more about this by reading our report. Read more »

GoldenEye Ransomware

Ransomware programs are ones of the most malicious applications that you can ever come across. Recently a malicious program of this category called GoldenEye Ransomware has been noticed roaming the web. Thus, being aware of its existence is crucial if you are a security-conscious user. It is critical to act immediately once this malware is found active on your PC as it is fully capable of locking your personal data without any notification. It goes without saying that such functionality should not be tolerated under any circumstances. In this article, we provide a few security recommendations that will allow you to improve your overall virtual security and so to avoid this or any other malicious program. Also, we present our further findings regarding the overall functionality of GoldenEye Ransomware alongside detailed removal instructions that should be used at the very same time that this ransomware is found active on your computer. Read more »

Matrix9643@yahoo.com Ransomware

Matrix9643@yahoo.com Ransomware

Matrix9643@yahoo.com Ransomware was first seen on 30 November 2016. It is a highly malicious application whose only purpose is to infect your computer and encrypt its files secretly. Therefore, removing this infection is highly recommended, but the problem is that once it has encrypted your files, there is nothing you can do to about it. This ransomware was created to extort money from you by offering you to purchase a unique decryption key that you can get only from the developers of this ransomware. Nevertheless, you should be wary of the possibility that they will not give it to you. Read more »

Search.ph-cmf.com

Search.ph-cmf.com

Search.ph-cmf.com is one of the many browser hijackers that will barge into your system without your permission. These programs modify your browser’s settings as they need to sustain traffic to affiliated websites. Everything is done for the sake of the monetary profit, but it should be pointed out that browser hijackers (at least originally) do not intend to steal personal or financial information. They are more dangerous as potential vehicles for malware distribution, so any computer-savvy user would remove Search.ph-cmf.com and other similar apps as soon as possible. For that reason, you can find the manual removal instructions right below this article. Read more »

Searchprivacy.co

Have you realized that your default search provider was taken over by Searchprivacy.co? Are you sure that this was done without your permission? Maybe you have accepted this change by downloading the suspicious Search Privacy add-on? This extension is promoted as a tool that can ensure reliable and secure web browsing, and it is stated that tracking cookies are not used and browsing history is not recorded, which might make the tool highly attractive. Whether you download this extension from an official source or using an unfamiliar software installer, the suspicious search provider comes bundled with it because it is part of the extension itself. While our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers do not classify the search tool as a browser hijacker, and the extension is not identified as a malicious threat either, you definitely need to research this software to understand it completely. If you come to a conclusion that you want to delete Searchprivacy.co, this article will help you. Read more »

DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar

DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar

DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar is a potentially unwanted program users download from free.discoverliveradio.com/index.jhtml. Even though this website is the official web page, it does not mean that all users who discover this toolbar placed at the top of their Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers download it from there. There is no doubt that this browser plugin might enter computers in a different way as well. Either way, you should go to remove it as soon as you find DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar set on browsers. There are many users who refuse to do that because they believe that this application is very beneficial. It is, actually, not at all surprising that so many people make a decision to keep it because this program promises to help find thousands of online radio stations, access a collection of music videos, lyrics, and music news. Believe us; DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar is definitely not as trustworthy as it might seem to be at first glance. Specialists have even put it into the category of potentially unwanted programs because it has a potential of performing undesirable activities. Continue reading to get more information about this application. If, after reading this article, you make up your mind to erase the toolbar fully, feel free to use the manual removal instructions prepared by the specialists at anti-spyware-101.com – you will find them below this article. Read more »

Minehp.com

Minehp.com

If you think that Minehp.com is a safe and reliable search engine, then you are in for an unpleasant surprise because our malware researchers have found it to be malicious and recommended that you remove it. They say that its secretive developers have made arrangements to include it in software bundles that inject it into your browser during installation. If you get it on your PC, then you should know that it was created for generating income and nothing more. Its main page features advertisements of questionable legitimacy, and its search results are also suspect because they can feature promotional links that can redirect you to shady and even malicious websites. In this article, we present you with information regarding its distribution, functionality, and deletion, so if you have it on your browser, we invite you to continue reading. Read more »

Winn Extension

Winn Extension

Winn Extension is an intrusive program that we advise you to avoid at all times. Even though it might be advertised as a great tool that should improve your online experience by allowing you to stream sporting events, regular TV and much more, you must be informed that in reality, this program is just one more adware application. Thus, it is not surprising that the devious program in question will ruin your online experience instead of improving it. If that was not enough, you should also know that in some instances this adware program could prove to be quite dangerous as your PC might be subjected to questionable and even malicious web content. If you wish to keep your personal computer safe and secure at all times and want to surf the web without being constantly interrupted, make sure to use a detailed removal guide to delete Winn Extension in its entirety. Read more »

TestOnlineSpeed Toolbar

TestOnlineSpeed Toolbar

TestOnlineSpeed Toolbar might seem to be a useful application for testing the speed (both Upload and Download speeds) of the Internet connection. Since it is free and claims to be very beneficial, some users install it willingly from its official website free.testonlinespeed.com/index.jhtml. Unfortunately, not all the people remember doing that, so it might be true that TestOnlineSpeed Toolbar can be installed on computers without permission as well. Actually, it does not matter now why you see a toolbar at the top of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox because specialists at anti-spyware-101.com still recommend getting rid of this browser plugin as soon as possible because this toolbar is a new product of Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc., which creates questionable applications. TestOnlineSpeed Toolbar is not perfect either even though it tries to convince users that it is a very good and useful application. Researchers have even decided to classify it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Find it explained in this report why this application cannot be fully trusted. Read more »

SurveyLocker Ransomware

SurveyLocker Ransomware

If the malicious SurveyLocker Ransomware has attacked your operating system, it is most likely that you have been denied access to it. This ransomware is also known as a screen-locker, and its main function is to block your screen with an aggressive notification suggesting that your only option is to fill out an online survey. The problem here is that even if you participate as told, your operating system will not be freed from the malicious ransomware. If you do not remove its components, you will find your PC locked every time you turn it on/restart. Unfortunately, the surveys introduced to you by the ransomware could be malicious, and so you should not just dismiss this threat as annoying. Sure, it is extremely annoying, but it is more important that it can be dangerous as well. Needless to say, Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts strongly recommend deleting SurveyLocker Ransomware from your operating system immediately. Continue reading to learn how to do that. Read more »