FreeTheMedia Player

Posted by on January 18, 2016 No comments
FreeTheMedia Player

FreeTheMedia Player is not an infection that can download malware or assist in virtual identity theft; however, it can let in more malicious threats, which is why it is usually classified as a potentially unwanted program. There are thousands of PUPs all across the web, and there are many different types of PUPs. This one claims to be a beneficial media player, and users usually install it because it is free and because it seems to offer beneficial services. Although this program promises to play a ton of different file formats and to enable the playback function, it is not worth your attention. Our researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com have tested and analyzed this potentially unwanted program, and now we can tell you exactly why it is dangerous. If you wish to learn why you need to delete FreeTheMedia Player, please continue reading this report. Read more »

Internet Cupom

Posted by on January 18, 2016 No comments
Internet Cupom

Internet Cupom is a unique program that we do not come across that often. However, it was classified as a potentially unwanted program, and we recommend that you remove it. It was created by an unknown company that has set this program to promote its associated website that hosts discount coupons. And, in a nutshell, this is all this application can do. Therefore, we think that it is next to useless, especially if you do not speak Portuguese because this program is dedicated to regions that speak this language. So, in this article, we will provide you with information about how this program is distributed, how it works, and how you can remove it. So let us begin. Read more »

DesktopNews

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DesktopNews

DesktopNews is an application which, we believe, is targeted at Windows 7 users primarily because it advertises itself as a Windows 7 gadget. We cannot blame users who download and install DesktopNews from its official website desktopnews.info because this piece of software really seems to be a useful one. If we believe the information provided on its official web page, you will not need to search for news websites anymore because all the most popular websites, including CNBC, CNN, BBC World, could be reached with the click of a button. Actually, you will really see a gadget on your desktop after you install DesktopNews. The application will also allow you to reach news websites, as it promises; however, we still cannot say that it is completely decent, so we suggest that you remove DesktopNews from your system and find a more useful application instead of it. There are several reasons why we think so; continue reading this article – we will tell you everything we know about DesktopNews. Read more »

Search.mydailyversexp.com

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Search.mydailyversexp.com

Search.mydailyversexp.com is a hijacker that is not compatible only with Windows XP. This hijacker can be found on any Windows system with Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Firefox browsers installed. There are several reasons why we identify it as a hijacker, the first of them being that this infection can take over your browsers without permission. Have you found this hijacker installed silently? If you have, there is a huge possibility that other unreliable, malicious infections have corrupted your operating system as well. We advise implementing a legitimate, up-to-date malware scanner to find threats potentially active on your operating system. We would not be surprised if you found adware (advertising-supported software), potentially unwanted programs, and similar unreliable programs installed on your PC along with this hijacker. Read more »

Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com

Posted by on January 18, 2016 No comments
Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com

Not every single search provider on the web is equally as beneficial, and Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com proves that. This suspicious search tool does not provide search results as expected, and it is capable of tracking computer users. If you do not want to have your virtual activity tracked and analyzed, this is the first program you need to eliminate from your operating system. Next, check for the related browser extension (MyCurrentNewsXP) and third-party software that, in some cases, enters the computer bundled with this hijacker. We identify this strange search tool as a hijacker because it can change your homepage and search provider settings, and, even if it is done with your permission, it can be dangerous. If you are still not sure why you should remove Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com from your web browsers, read this report and, if needed, use the comments section below to discuss this further. Read more »

Search.softorama.com

Posted by on January 15, 2016 No comments
Search.softorama.com

Search.softorama.com search engine usually replaces the default search provider on the Google Chrome browser after users install an extension called Search by Softorama from the Chrome Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/search-by-softorama/egjpneeldkigoemadblidfdjmmbohacd). It should be mentioned that another search engine, i.e. Softorama.searchalgo.com might be set too if you install the extension. This depends on many factors. Many users add this extension because they believe its promises to enable them to find popular web pages easily and quickly. We do not think that it will really do that. Besides, there are many user’s complains that Search By Softorama simply applies changes to the browser and does not do anything useful at all. Specialists say that the extension is designed to work or Google Chrome mainly; however, there is a possibility that other versions which will set Search.softorama.com on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox exist as well. Read more »

PC Support Center

Posted by on January 15, 2016 No comments
PC Support Center

PC Support Center looks like a very useful application at first sight. If you enter its official website pc-support-center.net, you will find out immediately that this piece of software promises to find and install software updates automatically for you, make different applications work faster (optimizes CPU and RAM), and, finally, it claims to be user-friendly. The application seems to be really attractive, so it is not surprising that many people download and install it on their computers. If you are one of those users, it is up to you what to do with PC Support Center; however, we do not think you should keep it because it is not as beneficial as it claims to be. In fact, it does not even have an interface, so you will not see any kind of program on your PC after you install PC Support Center. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have also managed to find out that PC Support Center is going to act in a really annoying way. Read more »

FileShareFanatic Toolbar

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FileShareFanatic Toolbar

FileShareFanatic Toolbar is an annoying app/extension that is very difficult to eliminate fully from your operating system, especially if you install it onto Internet Explorer. This toolbar creates multiple registry keys and adds files, as well as tracking cookies. Eliminating them all manually can be a tiresome, annoying task; however, it needs to be performed. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have tested this suspicious extension, and the first thing that was found was that it is a clone of YourTemplateFinder Toolbar, FlightSearch Toolbar, GameTrekkers Toolbar, and other apps developers by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. All of these toolbars have separate websites; however, they are all hosted on the same IP, 74.113.233.180, located in the United States. Free.filesharefanatic.com/index.jhtml is the website that was set up to represent the toolbar whose removal we are discussing in this report. Read more »

TestForSpeed Toolbar

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TestForSpeed Toolbar

TestForSpeed Toolbar is one of the newest browser plugins developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. It uses the Click to Install method to enter systems, which means that users only need to click on one button in order to install TestForSpeed Toolbar. In case of TestForSpeed Toolbar, this button is placed at the top of its official website free.testforspeed.com. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of users who believe that TestForSpeed Toolbar is a really useful browser plugin. We cannot blame them because TestForSpeed Toolbar promises to help users find the speed of their Internet connections (e.g. upload and download speeds). In addition, the toolbar says that it will provide users with various tips that will help them to speed up the Internet connection. Even though the toolbar seems to be really useful, it is not that decent. There is even a possibility that this toolbar-hijacker will expose you to threats in a short while. We do not say that you cannot keep TestForSpeed Toolbar; however, you will do that at your own risk. Read more »

YourSpeedTestNow

Posted by on January 15, 2016 No comments
YourSpeedTestNow

If you are interested in testing your Internet connection speed, you have to be careful about the tools you choose to use. YourSpeedTestNow is one of the many suspicious, potentially unreliable tools that might offer a seemingly attractive service just to trick you into acting in a way that would benefit someone else. In this case, we are talking about third-party service providers and advertisers that can use this suspicious extension to learn more about you, your browsing habits, and possibly expose you to sponsored links. If you do not want to be tracked by unknown parties, and you are not interested in being exposed to potentially misleading ads, you need to eliminate software that is associated with this kind of activity. Unfortunately, most users who are dealing with the removal of YourSpeedTestNow also find that they need to get rid of a browser hijacker. Continue reading to learn how to recognize these suspicious programs and how to deal with them. Read more »