A devious application that is entitled SideTab should be terminated at the very same time that it is found fully running on your personal computer. We advise you to do so because it is nothing more than yet another intrusive adware program. This ad-supported piece of software is mostly targeted to users within the China area; thus, if you happen to be located in this specific region, you should be extra aware of its existence. The unfortunate thing is that quite a few Internet users are simply tricked into obtaining and installing this adware since it is advertised as a must have tool for frequent online shoppers: it should present you with great discount deals and coupons as you are surfing the web. While such functionality might seem quite useful, you must know that in reality, this ad-supported program will only cause tons of disruptions while you are browsing the web; thus, making your online experience a miserable one, to say the least. Make sure to delete SideTab by following the detailed instructions that we provide below. Read more »
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Search-select.co
Search-select.co is one search engine that you should avoid setting as your browser’s homepage address, and you should remove it if it happens to hijack it because our security analysts have classified it as a browser hijacker. This hijacker is disseminated in a dishonest manner that enables it to enter your computer secretly. Apart from that, it is also configured to show promotional links in its search results and it collects information about your browsing preferences to tailor the ads. It is no secret that Search-select.co was created for the purpose of generating advertising revenue, but you will not benefit from using it in any way, and we suggest reading this article to find out more about it. Read more »
Searchboro.com
Searchboro.com looks like Google at first sight, which could be deceiving when it comes to reliability. And, this is exactly why the creators of this browser hijacker chose this approach when developing this search engine. Unfortunately, this hijacker can enter your computer along with other malware threats; therefore, its presence can be an indication of multiple virtual security issues. This infection can expose you to potentially unsafe third-party web content, such as advertisements and links. If you engage with such content, you may infect your system with several more malware programs, but you can also be scammed by criminals. It is really not safe to keep such a hijacker on board. Therefore, we advise you to remove Searchboro.com as fast as you can. For the details, please continue reading. Read more »
SearchInMe.com
SearchInMe.com is a strange search provider that is most likely to come bundled with suspicious programs introduced to you via questionable installers. We cannot identify this search tool as a browser hijacker because it is unlikely to corrupt your web browsers without your permission, and we have not seen it forcing itself upon users. In general, it is most likely that you will choose to replace your homepage and default search provider tools with this suspicious search tool yourself. Is this a bad idea? Our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com believes that it not the smartest move, especially if you are not familiar with this search provider. Keep in mind that there are other unreliable search tools that showcase potentially misleading modified search results. Although this is not the case, there are a few reasons why removing SearchInMe.com might be a good idea. Read more »
PDFdefault ads
PDFdefault ads appear on your screen when you have the PDFdefault adware installed on your PC. It is only logical. These ads show up on the Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers. They will be commercial, but it is not clear whether any of them would display reliable content. Therefore, it is very important that you think twice before you click these or any other advertisements for that matter. Your best option right now is to remove PDFdefault ads from your system, and the best way to achieve that is to delete the program responsible, and every single application that might have arrived with it. Read more »
9o0gle.com
Browser hijackers are infamous for causing major disruptions as you are surfing the web. 9o0gle.com is an application that is fully capable of ruining your online experience in quite a few ways. If you ever come across this program, make sure not to download or install it. This is paramount since seemingly irrelevant changes made to your web browser's default settings will make surfing the web the way you are used to virtually impossible. It is critical to highlight the fact that in some instances this hijacker might be the main reason your operating system could be at risk of being infected with some unknown malicious application. Read the rest of our report to find out more about the invasive and even potentially harmful functionality of 9o0gle.com. This way you will understand why we advise anyone who already has this hijacker on their PC to remove it without any hesitation. You can get rid of it by following the detailed instructions that we present below. Read more »
License has Expired +1-888-303-5121
License has Expired +1-888-303-5121 can appear on your computer screen after you install a malicious software package. This infection can be categorized as a fake alert, but our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com also call it as a technical support scam. This is, of course, not the “sliced bread” of malware infections; there have been quite a number of identical or very similar threats spreading around on the web recently. We cannot claim that this is a major hit or a dangerous threat to your operating system or your files; unless, of course, you decide to call the provided telephone number (+1-888-303-5121). The only way this fake alert can harm you is by making you believe that you are calling a Microsoft technician who may offer you some services or applications to purchase for an issue that is not even real. So you may lose a few hundred dollars if you are easy to convince, i.e., you may end up with a system maintenance service or program you pay for a year in advance and you may even believe that you have made a good deal and got a good discount. Read more »
Alex.vlasov@aol.com Ransomware
It is very easy to identify the malicious Alex.vlasov@aol.com Ransomware because it encrypts files and changes your regular Desktop wallpaper by introducing you to a drawing-type image that displays the same email address. Compared to the warnings of other ransomware, such as Cerber2 Ransomware or VenusLocker Ransomware, this one is very vague. The TXT file created by the ransomware (it is called "How to decrypt your files.txt") does not provide any useful information either. The goal behind these messages is to push you into contacting the provided email. If you do, cyber criminals will know that a system was corrupted successfully, and they will be able to provide you with further instructions on how to decrypt your files. Obviously, the response you will get will push you to pay a ransom, and that is not something you should jump into. Are you rushing to delete Alex.vlasov@aol.com Ransomware? You should stop and think about your next step. Read more »
Switch2Search
Switch2Search is a browser plugin that is supposed to “enhance your social search experience and your new tab background.” It might sound like a fun and useful extension, but our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com want to warn users that it could be potentially harmful as well. The application allows the user to switch between search engines and change the background from provided images gallery. However, the plugin may also display third-party advertising content while you search the Internet. Users might even encounter ads that have links to malicious web pages. Needless, to say that if you want to keep the system protected, it is better to stay away from such content. Therefore, we advise users to erase the application as it might show you such ads. Additionally, we prepared deletion instructions that are available below the text. Read more »
Search-shield.com
Search-shield.com is a questionable search engine that might be distributed through pop-up advertisements. It is crucial to mention that such pop-ups could appear with a help of unreliable software, such as adware, browser hijackers, and so on. The application might set Search-shield.com as the user’s default search engine or homepage. If you noticed such changes, you should replace the website with a trustworthy one because using the search tool may cause you trouble. Despite the fact that the application looks like Bing, you might receive slightly different results from the ones that you should get on bing.com. It looks like the software could modify gathered results by placing additional third-party ads. These ads might be dangerous to the system, but to learn more, you should read the rest of the article. Also, there is a removal guide below the text that users could use if they decide to delete the application. Read more »
