PopToTop

Posted by on October 1, 2015 No comments
PopToTop

PopToTop poses as a useful application that can “take your browsing experience to the top”; however, our malware researchers have found that this is just another ad-supported program from the growing Lyrics family. This adware family, which includes our latest discoveries, Hi-Lighter and Popdown Steps, is notorious for producing useless and unreliable applications that have one single purpose: to generate money via third-party advertising. PopToTop is no exception, but you need to know that the ads this adware displays can be rather annoying and distracting, and, at the same time, they may also hold certain risks. Knowing about these can give you a chance to protect your computer from more threats to challenge your operating system. Your PC can never be safe if this adware is on-board, as you never know when it may present unsafe content to you. There is one thing we know though: You should remove PopToTop if you want to avoid the potential security risks involved. Read more »

Exciterewards.com

Posted by on October 1, 2015 No comments
Exciterewards.com

Exciterewards.com is in no way a reward for you if you find it in your browser; it is more like an uninvited “guest” that may have slithered onto your computer without your consent. Due to this intrusive tendency we have labeled this suspicious search engine a browser hijacker. Its presence mean that there has been a breach of your privacy, which is, by the way, an illegal action against you. But that is just the beginning; the list goes on with regard to the unreliability of this hijacker. Therefore, we believe that your computer is a safer place without this search engine. That is why we think you had better delete Exciterewards.com if you want to regain control of your browsers and keep your PC protected. Please continue reading our article if you want to learn more about this infection and the potential risks it may hold for you and your Windows operating system. Read more »

LifeStyle New Tab

Posted by on October 1, 2015 No comments
LifeStyle New Tab

It might really seem that you will gain access to the “latest information on lifestyle” if you install LifeStyle New Tab. This extension can be added to Google Chrome only because it is compatible with this browser and is primarily aimed at people who use it. In most cases users install this add-on themselves because they believe that they will get more information about healthy eating, workouts, and will be able to search the web more conveniently. Of course, in some cases LifeStyle New Tab will be installed without a user’s permission. If this has already happened to you, you can get rid of this software at any time. This is not a very difficult process but we still think that you should read through this article before you delete LifeStyle New Tab. Read more »

Search.emaildefendsearch.com

Posted by on October 1, 2015 No comments
Search.emaildefendsearch.com

Search.emaildefendsearch.com usually replaces a default search engine when a user installs Email Defend from its official website or it enters the system without permission. At first sight, this software looks really beneficial and decent because it promises to help you protect your email and PC from cyber criminals, scan websites against scam and phishing, and even find the necessary information very quickly. As it makes many promises, it is not surprising why users decide to install or keep Email Defend on their systems. Unfortunately, users soon notice that only a new search engine has appeared after the installation of this application. In other words, Email Defend is not as useful as it claims to be. Yes, there are easy-access links to IMDb, Netflix, and news websites on the startup page of Search.emaildefendsearch.com; however, the search engine itself might be more harmful than beneficial, so we recommend getting rid of it. You will be able to do that if you delete Email Defend software from the system. Read more »

iFishPlayer

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
iFishPlayer

iFishPlayer seems like a useful, free media player, but if you look closely enough, you may realize that the presence of this application might have some undesirable consequences; especially, if it sneaked onto your computer without your noticing it. You might think that you are the “king of your jungle,” still it is possible for potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and malware infections to infiltrate your system without your knowledge. The sad thing is that it is usually the user who actually downloads and installs these, but pays no attention to the installation steps, and thus, allows a bunch of undesirable application on-board. In such a case, this PUP is the last thing you should worry about. Before long, you might be annoyed by potentially harmful third-party ads any time you launch your browsers and start your usual surfing routine. We do believe that you are safer if you remove iFishPlayer and make sure that there is no other threat endangering your operating system. However, it is all up to you; whatever you feel is right for your PC. Read more »

SpeedyMediaConverter

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
SpeedyMediaConverter

SpeedyMediaConverter is a undesirable media converter that our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have classified as a potentially unwanted program. Removing this converter and getting a more reliable one is an option worth considering, because this converter only changes the file format, while real video converters recode and change variable bitrate/framerate, metadata, framing, synchronization, and so on. SpeedyMediaConverter does not seem to do this as it converts a file in a matter of a few minutes, while reliable converters take their time to do the job right. Apart from its poor converting function, this program can also display commercial advertisements and gather non-personal information about you for marketing and advertising purposes. So if you have this converter, we invite you to take a few minutes of your precious time to learn more about it. Read more »

Shoppr

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
Shoppr

Who would not like to save money while shopping online with a browser extension, such as Shoppr? But before you download and install this application, we must warn you that Shoppr is not what it seems. In fact, it is a free program that is supported by third-party advertising; in other words, this is a useless adware app. Ad-supported programs are not considered to be dangerous infections, but they can still pose an indirect threat to your operating system, which you should not neglect or overlook. Some users simply give up the fight against third-party ads and let them keep popping up. They do not know that most of the time they can easily remove them from their computers. As a matter of fact, unless you delete Shoppr, the flow of the ads will not cease to hit your screen. Since these ads may introduce you to unreliable web content, it is really important that you learn about this threat and what you can do to sort this infection out. Read more »

MyImageConverter Toolbar

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
MyImageConverter Toolbar

MyImageConverter Toolbar is a browser extension that is considered to be an adware program. This means that the main objective of this application is monetary profit. It may not indulge in illegal practices to achieve its goals, but users should be very careful about using the application because it may be subjected to third-party content promotion. Any security-minded user would remove MyImageConverter Toolbar from her system at once, especially if she did not plan to have this program on the computer in the first place. After all, if the program is unwanted, there is no need to keep, is it not? Read more »

Gotofindit.com

Posted by on September 30, 2015 No comments
Gotofindit.com

Gotofindit.com is a search engine that represents GoToFindIt Search. This search provider looks completely harmless, but Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that it can act in a malicious way. Some users complain that this search tool replaces their preferred search tools on such popular browsers as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer without permission. If you find that your browsers were modified without your acknowledgment or permission, there is no doubt that a browser hijacker has invaded your operating system. Illegally running programs can be extremely dangerous, and it is crucial to get rid of them as soon as possible. If you keep reading, we will teach you how to remove Gotofindit.com. Read more »

Vhomepage.com

Posted by on September 29, 2015 No comments
Vhomepage.com

Not all search tools are equally as useful and reliable, and Vhomepage.com proves that. At first sight, this search tool looks completely normal, and some users might be delighted to find easy-access links to such widely used websites as facebook.com, twitter.com, Instagram.com, amazon.com, or ebay.com. Of course, there is nothing wrong with these links, but you have to see past this. If you take at least a little bit of time to analyze this suspicious search tool, you will see that it is not that great. Hopefully, you will do this before installing the questionable search tool onto your Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox browsers. If you want to learn how to remove Vhomepage.com, please continue reading. Read more »