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Google Redirect Virus

Is your computer corrupted by the infamous Google Redirect Virus? If “yes” – you have no time to waste as the malicious infection needs to be removed as soon as possible. Despite the urgency of the task, there are a few important things you should know. First of all, we should define the infection that is corrupting your PC. Contrary to the popular belief, the “Virus” actually deserves a category of a rootkit or a Trojan. Read more »

SaveByClick

It may come as a shock, however SaveByClick may be categorized as a malicious adware program which can be linked to cyber criminals and their deceitful scams. Yes, this browser extension looks completely legitimate, reliable and beneficial, even when it is not. Do you think that the add-on can offer you coupons useful for online shopping discounts? Computer users report that the application is useless and nearly impossible to remove. There are plenty more reasons why you should delete SaveByClick, and if you continue reading you will find out all you need to know about the removal. Read more »

Adoresearch

Adoresearch is commonly referred to as a redirect virus because it can alter the settings of the most popular internet browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. The changes are made as soon as the threat gets in the system. It can happen while browsing insecure websites or after downloading freeware or shareware. As the ultimate purpose of such threat is to get unnoticed, your consent is not required by his unwanted application. Read more »

Wajam

Wajam  is a browser extension for your browsers, including Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer, which enables to access the content shared by your friends through your search engine. The extension is not a virus even though some people regard it as such because of the advertisements that pop up while browsing the Internet. Do not worry about them because if you want to remove the extension, you can do it without any restrictions. Read more »

Claro Search

Claro Search

Claro Search is a browser plugin that is often categorized as a browser hijacker, because due to vulnerabilities within its security, this program can be exploited by third parties to redirect computer user to websites that contain malware. If you have not installed this plug-in on your computer yourself, you must remove Claro Search immediately, otherwise you might end up being infected with a dangerous malicious program. Read more »

QuickSearchResults.com

It is not recommended for you to visit QuickSearchResults.com or any of its affiliated websites, including quick-search-results.com and find-quickresults.com. These sources have been linked to suspicious virtual survey displaying and unauthorized web page redirecting. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware research team advises you to install reliable and authentic spyware detection and removal tool, as there is a high chance you may need to remove QuickSearchResults.com related malware. Read more »

TheClickCheck

TheClickCheck is the name of a website which is regarded by different researchers as a browser hijacker. Very often browser hijacker installs a toolbar and changes the home page into a websites which operates as a search engine. The Click Check does not possess a search engine or different sections that could be opened; instead, this website is said to be used for writing positive feedback on websites. However, you do not have access to the comments that have been already written. Read more »

1ClickDownloader

If you want to keep your PC protected against malicious and questionable programs, you need to stay away from 1ClickDownloader.com. The website is blocked by many security applications; however, if anti-spyware programs are not installed onto your computer you may end up in this site whilst researching free software sources. In general, you should be extremely careful with any websites offering you free software, because misleading promotion could help cyber criminals infect your Windows system with dangerous malware. In case, you have already used the source to download programs, Read more »

Freecause Redirect

Freecause toolbar is a browser extension that gets installed on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and other main Internet browsers. According to the privacy policy posted on the official freecause.com website, the toolbar can be uninstalled at will, if the user does not want to share such private data and web browsing history. However, there are cases being reported when users cannot uninstall Freecause tool via Control Panel. Then it is a sign that the toolbar is being exploited by hacker through the loopholes in its security. Read more »

Babylontoolbartlbr.dll

Babylontoolbartlbr.dll is a dangerous dll file that belongs to Babylon Toolbar. If this file has been detected in your system, then you most definitely have Babylon Toolbar installed on your computer as well. The file itself is found on infected systems and it avoids being interrogated by security software. Babylontoolbartlbr.dll can be injected into any system process through software packing and it is located at C:\Program Files\BabylonToolbar\BabylonToolbar directory. The file is considered an infection because it belongs to potentially unwanted program. Read more »