Anti-spyware 101

Plus-HD-4.8-bho.dll is a browser add-on known as Plus-HD, which works on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox to convert YouTube videos to the highest quality format HD. The application is said to be time-saving and safe; however, practice shows that the application possesses some characteristics that may encourage you to remove Plus-HD-4.8-bho.dll from the PC. The browser add-ons that work on Internet Explorer are usually installed as browser helper objects (BHO), and you can check that by open the Toolbars and Extensions section on the browser. Plus-HD-4.8-bho.dll is not the only file that is installed onto the computer. Read more »

The suspicious SizlSearch is not the application we would recommend running on your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers. The application is presented at sizlsearch.net in the same manner that Kozaka, Monarimo, Spring Smart, and tens of other Super Web LLC browser extensions are. Even though it appears that the download link represented on the website is not active, it does not mean that the suspicious plugin can be installed onto the PC using different sources. Some computer users need to worry about SizlSearch removal after installing software with which the add-on comes bundled with. Overall, the main reason why we recommend that you delete the application from the computer is the fact that it could track your activity and help third parties to flood you with unreliable advertisements. Read more »

Softtunes Search and Toolbar is a browser extension that is considered a potentially unwanted program. It can definitely add a lot of other functions to your browsers with a number of popular websites just a click away, but the question is whether you can really trust all these additional programs that come with Softtunes Search and Toolbar. After all, it is not called a potentially unwanted program for nothing. It means that Softtunes Search and Toolbar can jeopardize your system security and it would be in your best interest to remove this plugin from your computer. Read more »

Have you recently installed a program which promised to help you safe money by bringing the best deals and offers for you? If yes, you probably have Fun2Save onto your system. This program is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which means that you will see various commercials if you use any of these browsers. However, you should not trust this program; actually, the best solution would be to remove it from your computer as it might cause harm to the security of your system. Read more »

Cops-help.com is a malicious domain which you may come across when browsing insecure websites. Even though the terms “cops” and “help” suggest that you should land on some reliable web page, cops-help.com has nothing to do with law enforcement. Once the user accesses cops-help.com, he/she finds a page which looks like a warning created by some authoritative institutions. This phishing domain is aimed at making computer users think that they are suspected of being involved in some illegal activities, such as distribution of pirated files or pornographic material. A lot of computer users have already encounter even more vicious pieces of scam, which get into the system and display misleading warnings on behalf of local police, FBI, and other institutions. Read more »

Descargar Musica Gratis is an online music player that allows you to play music online for free. You can also go premium that would expand your music library and you will be able to listen to a lot wider variety of tracks. This application is not malicious and users download Descargar Musica Gratis themselves. However, our deepest concern regarding this application is additional browser plugins that come with it. The most alarming thing is that even if you uninstall Descargar Musica Gratis these browser add-ons remain. Our advice is to avoid installing this application if you do not want to have additional extensions added to your browser. Read more »

BetterBrowse is a program which claims to be able to enhance your browsing experience by presenting tools for searching the web, comparing online deals, and finding the best prices. As this program is entirely free, you can expect it to show a variety of advertisements. They will appear every time you launch your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, which is rather disturbing. As this advertising-supported program is based on the same template as a bunch of other applications, for instance, Trontizer, SquirrelWeb, and Bizzybolt, you should avoid them all because they have the same characteristics. You should definitely remove BetterBrowse and other similar programs from your system the second you notice their presence. Read more »

Spring Smart is a potentially unwanted program that is barely useful. It is classified as adware which means that if you allow Spring Smart to remain on your computer, you will be exposed to a variety of commercial advertisements. Technically adware and especially such applications as Spring Smart could hardly be considered computer malware, but any user who is concerned with his/her computer security would think twice before installing such a program. The problem is that this application could expose you to a various security threats and that is the main reason why you are strongly advised to remove Spring Smart. Read more »

Updating-your-browser.org is a domain which seeks to spread some adware and some potentially unwanted programs. When you access this site, you are informed that your browser is outdated and that you should upgrade it by installing the latest version. If you pay attention to the disclaimer, which becomes brighter only when you highlight the text, Updating-your-browser.org is not associated with the developer of the internet browser that you are offered to update. Even though Updating-your-browser.org does not distributed computer infections, we recommend that you remove the programs that you have installed, especially if you have no intention of using them. Read more »