Kill Alphashoppers Ads as a browser extension for Google Chrome that our security experts have classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and suggest that you remove it because its primary goal is to show you annoying advertisements. It might get onto your PC accidentally because its developers distribute it using several methods. Some of these methods are more deceptive and can install this program on your PC without your knowledge. However, there is no conclusive evidence that Kill Alphashoppers Ads is actually malicious. Still, you ought to be careful because it comes from an unknown developer. Read more »
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Advance System Care
Advance System Care is yet another questionable application that claims to “clean, optimize, and speed up your PC”; however our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has found that the free version of this software simply tries to push you quite aggressively to buy the full version. We have labeled this application as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because it may not be as useful and effective as it promotes itself. In fact, this PUP is very similar to other PC optimizers, including Super System Optimizer, SystemKeeperPro, and System Care. The truth is that you cannot really trust the system scans this PUP may display since it is possible that most of it is just made up to convince you about buying the full product to be able to fix some alleged system errors. Since this questionable application may enter you system in a bundled version and may bring other, more serious threats on board, we suggest that you remove Advance System Care as well as all related potentially risky programs. Read more »
Show Fanatic
Show Fanatic is a new browser extension that may show up in your Google Chrome browser after you install a free program. In fact, it is quite likely that the free program is bundled with a number of malware threats as well, which could seriously increase the vulnerability of your virtual world. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have categorized this tool as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because it does not mean direct threat to your computer and cannot be called a malware infection. But you should not be misled by this and think that it is all fine to leave this extension in your browser. As a matter of fact, the longer you keep it on board, the more opportunity this PUP has to expose you to questionable third-party content through the search results of its promoted search engine page that shows up as your home page and new tab as well. Since it may not be sufficient for you to only remove Show Fanatic from your system, we suggest that you read our full report to learn more about this PUP and its possible companions. Read more »
Screenshared Ads
Before installing an application we call Screenshared Ads, you should ask yourself if you really need such software since the chances are it could make the system vulnerable to threats. Firstly, users should know the tool falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). That is because the application might inject suspicious advertisements when the user is searching the Internet. Apparently, these ads might have links that may lead you to web pages distributing different PUPs, adware, and other untrustworthy software. If you do not want to see such irritating and possibly harmful content every time you browse, we recommend the program’s removal. For instance, Screenshared Ads could be deleted manually; the process is not particularly complicated, and if you need any help you can follow the instructions available at the end of the article. Read more »
The Winarcher Pup
The Winarcher Pup, as its name clearly shows, is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that can remain unnoticed on your computer as it has no real function that could be even remotely useful for you. As a matter of fact, our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that this PUP is completely useless but, at the same time, it might put your virtual security at risk. It is never safe to keep a questionable file or application on your system when you do not even know what its main goal or function is. Since this Windows service file may spy on you and send information to remote servers, we believe that you should not let it operate on your system. We recommend that you remove The Winarcher Pup along with all potential threat sources you may find on your computer. Remember that you cannot be secure while using a PC that gives home to even one single potentially harmful program. Please read our full report to find out more about this PUP and how it is possible to defend your system from similar threats or worse. Read more »
NoteHomepage Toolbar
Mindspark Interactive Network is at it again. After several months of keeping a low profile, they have resumed the release of their bad toolbars. NoteHomepage Toolbar in the newest addition and just as worthy of being removed as the rest of Mindsparks toolbars. Mindspark in infamous for its highly intrusive browser toolbars/extensions that offer a useless service and then replace the homepage address to compel you to use their search engine. However, the search engine is unreliable, so we do not recommend you to use it. We invite you to read this description if you want to find out more. Read more »
DailyProductivityTools Toolbar
DailyProductivityTools Toolbar is an application that might be tempting to have active on your personal computer because it is advertised as a piece of software that should allow you to schedule your daily activities right within your web browser. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true. In reality, it can function in a rather invasive manner that could make surfing the web a much more annoying experience. As it turns out this dubious toolbar is capable of making undesirable changes to your web browser’s default settings in a quick and easy manner. Due to these capabilities, this application has been classified as a potentially unwanted program. We highly advise you to delete this questionable piece of software as it mostly exhibits intrusive features. To remove DailyProductivityTools Toolbar in its entirety make sure to use comprehensive instructions that we provide below. Read more »
Search-selector.co
Search-selector.co is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) targeted at users who browse with Google Chrome. The extension’s creators claim it can provide you with “The leading search engines, at your fingertips.” However, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com who tested the tool themselves doubt its benefits. It looks likes the software’s usage might be risky since it may display suspicious advertisements from its third-party associates. Therefore, we advise users not to risk their computer’s safety for such a questionable application. If you still have some doubts and cannot decide what to do about Search-selector.co, you could continue reading the article and get more information about this PUP. As for users who do not want to take any chances with it, we recommend removing the threat with the instructions located below or with a reliable antimalware tool of their choice. Read more »
OnlineRouteFinder Toolbar
OnlineRouteFinder Toolbar is an extension that is offered by Mindspark Interactive Network. This company has also created DigiSmirkz Toolbar, MyCalendarPlanner Toolbar, Everyday Manuals Toolbar, and hundreds of other applications of this kind. Are these toolbars malicious? They are not, but they are classified as potentially unwanted programs because they come packaged with MyWay search tools that not all users are likely to be happy about. Also, the toolbar could be introduced to users via third-party installers, and so they might acquire it by accident or without understanding how it works. All in all, Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers agree that while you can use the toolbar to your advantage, there are reasons for deleting it as well. If you are curious about this, you might want to read this report. Note that we have created a guide that shows how to remove OnlineRouteFinder Toolbar as well, and if you want to get rid of this PUP right away, you can move straight to the guide below. Read more »
Poonama
Poonama is a new browser extension that only works in Google Chrome for the time being. According to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, you should not have high hopes if you find this tool in your browser. First of all, it is quite possible that you do not even recall downloading and installing this application. Second, this extension may introduce you to questionable third-party web content through a risky search engine it promotes. As a matter of fact, we have categorized this threat as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP. Many users have similar programs on their system and they do not care about it because these usually seem to be quite innocent and harmless. We do not want to claim that this PUP is a great threat to your system security; yet, it is worth considering what we have to say about it. But before we dive into the lake of details, we would like to tell you that it is best for you to remove Poonama if your virtual security is important to you. Read more »