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WowMovix

Even though WowMovix is available on the Chrome Web Store, it does not mean that the program should be trusted, and you should always do your own research before installing any software. Speaking about this particular application, you should be aware that it is a browser extension working only on Google Chrome. Also, it is categorized as adware because it shows various ads while searching the Internet. These ads are provided by a third party, so you could be redirected to their websites, and some of the sites might be untrustworthy or potentially dangerous to your system. However, you can delete the extension at any time and avoid such possible threats. The removal is not complicated, but it could be difficult for inexperienced users, so we will provide you with the instructions below the text. Read more »

Job Knows

Job Knows pretends to be a useful application that claims to enable you to find your “dream job”; however, our malware researchers have found that this is a new creation from the team who is responsible for identical questionable programs, such as BlingJobs, Flexible Family, and ChatClap. Our research team has categorized this desktop application as an adware program. Since it has the capability to introduce you to potentially questionable web content, we believe that your computer would be safer without this adware. What is even worse that if this unreliable application has infiltrated your system, it is quite likely that other malware programs have also come with it. That is why you should act now and remove Job Knows together with all other harmful programs. But let us tell you in more detail how this infection may pose a threat to your computer and what you can do to avoid it. Read more »

Search.searchcoun.com

Search.searchcoun.com is a questionable search page that may appear in your browsers when a browser hijacker lands on your computer. It is also possible that this happens without your permission, which is a clear example of a privacy breach. However, when it comes to browser hijackers, according to our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, most of the time it is the unsuspecting computer user who actually lets them on board. It is possible that you are installing a freeware bundle and you are offered checkboxes to untick if you do not want certain changes to your browsers, such as setting a new home page and new tab page. It is easy to overlook this step and that is how people usually infect their computers with browser hijackers among other malware threats. You need to know that you cannot trust this search page or any of its content. This hijacker may expose you to potentially unsafe websites and third-party ads. Read more »

Search.easyinterestsaccess.com

Make sure not to take any chances with a program called Search.easyinterestsaccess.com because it is yet another intrusive browser hijacker. What is unfortunate is the fact that a rather large number of Internet users already have this invasive piece of software fully operating on their computer. If you happen to be one of those unlucky users, do not hesitate and conduct its complete removal without any second thoughts. The browser hijacker in question is only capable of altering your online experience for the worse by making a few essential changes to your web browser. While such functionality of this intrusive program is the most prominent one, you must also be aware of the fact that in some cases it has been noticed that it could also operate in a potentially harmful way; the hijacker could turn out to be the reason your operating system might get infected with other suspicious and sometimes even malicious applications. Read more »

JungleGamer

JungleGamer is an application that you could have installed while visiting the Premium section at junglegamer.com. The site offers lots of free games you can play without signing in, but the Premium section games are available only if you accept to receive third-party ads through the adware application. The program records your browsing habits and picks the ads that should be the most interesting for you. The bad news is that the ads could redirect you to unreliable third-party websites, and they might be harmful to your computer. In such cases, it is always advisable to remove the software and secure your computer, especially when there is not much use out of the program. Therefore, we will explain more about this adware, and if you decide to delete it, you could look at our suggested instructions below the text. Read more »

Searchcyborg.com

Searchcyborg.com is a browser hijacker whose presence users usually notice because they have a Trojan infection installed on their computers. As this search engine is closely associated with a Trojan, we do not think that it is the best idea to use it as a default search engine. It is highly recommended to eliminate this search engine because it has been noticed that it might put systems into danger really quickly. If you want to remove Searchcyborg.com but do not know where to start, you should definitely read this article from beginning to end. Specialists working at anti-spyware-101.com have provided all the important information regarding the Searchcyborg.com removal in this article. Read more »

Better_call_saul Ransomware

Better_call_saul Ransomware is your worst nightmare because it encrypts all the files the moment it manages to sneak onto the computer. Unfortunately, it uses the RSA-3072 encryption algorithm, which means that it will be impossible to gain access to files easily. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that ransomware infections act the way they do in order to extort money from users. Unfortunately, the majority of users decide to pay money because they believe that this is the only way to unlock files. In our opinion, you should not do that because you cannot know whether your files will really be decrypted. Besides, there is a way to restore these files. By the end of this article you will definitely know how to do that. In addition, we are sure that you will be able to remove Better_call_saul Ransomware from the system. Read more »

PocketRebates

The PocketRebates official website provides the installer that might be bundled with browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs (PUP), and other doubtful software. Our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com tested the application and believes it should be considered adware because its primary goal is to display lots of pop-ups, sponsored links, and other kinds of ads. You may have noticed that some of the ads look rather suspicious, and it is possible that they could lead you to untrustworthy websites. For example, these sites could use various technologies to collect your private information and later use it for any purpose. Therefore, if you interact with the ads, it is possible that your privacy could be violated. No doubt that any user would like to avoid such situations, so it would be better to delete the software. If you do not know where to begin, you might want to check our step by step instructions, which will appear when you scroll down. Read more »

Weather Do

It is possible that you find Weather Do on your computer and you have no clue how this application has entered your system. Unfortunately, this program is totally useless and also potentially harmful with regard to your virtual security. Our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have labeled it as an adware program due to its ability to display third-party advertisements and to promote websites. Having this adware on your computer can mean that there are several other malware threats as well that require your immediate attention. If you fail to act in time, before long you may lose control of your computer and your system may get littered by a number of infections. Since all the related malware programs may be able to expose you to questionable web content, there is only one solution we can offer: You should remove Weather Do and all other threats as well. Otherwise, you cannot call your computer secure again. Please continue reading our article so that you understand how this adware may present risks and how you can protect your system from similar threats. Read more »

iLotto

iLotto is an advertising-supported application (adware) that users often install themselves from its official website ilotto.com. People usually do that because they expect to win 1 000 000 dollars. We do not know whether the creators of this application are really ready to transfer money to the winner; however, we are sure that many users will find iLotto really annoying, because this program shows all kinds of advertisements on a user's screen. These ads are definitely not innocent. Specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that they might even expose users to threats by redirecting them to hacked web pages. If you do not want to be one of the victims, we suggest removing this adware program from the system. We are sure that there are other ways to participate in a lottery. Therefore, we will help the readers of this article to delete the program easily and quickly. Read more »