When a browser hijacker lands on your computer, it is possible that you do not even realize that, for example, Yoursearching.com wants to be your new home page and default search engine. A lot of times, of course, these browser setting changes are offered when you are installing a freeware bundle or standalone free applications. It is possible that you do not notice these offers, but these browser hijackers may also show up in your browsers silently, i.e., without your knowledge. Obviously, they cannot and do not hide too long; only until the next time you start up your browser or open a new tab page. The appearance of a browser hijacker on your computer is not only annoying, but it also holds certain risks. The biggest problem is that the search page promoted by this browser hijacker cannot be trusted as you may be introduced to unreliable web content through the search results it displays. Read more »
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VIDKit
VIDKit, also known as VIDPot.tv Survival Kit, is a set of programs that is meant to make your life better. The kit supposedly includes a media player (VIDC Simple Player, SMPlayer, Media player, or some other suspicious media player), a K-Lite Basic Codec Pack, and a tool called DNS Keeper, which can be replaced by DNS Unlocker. All of these programs might seem beneficial; however, you should not trust them for several different reasons. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have tested this suspicious software to help you learn more about it. Please continue reading to discover what we have found, and we are sure that you will understand exactly why you need to delete VIDKit from your operating system right away. Before we jump to our findings, we want to mention the comments section right below that any user can employ to contact us and ask questions regarding the software we are discussing. Read more »
MusicCougar
MusicCougar is an untrustworthy application that seeks to convince users that it can help them to find new music online. As there are so many people who listen to the music, it is not surprising that this application is rather popular too. Unfortunately, users who download MusicCougar notice that it is not as beneficial as it claims to be – it only enables users to access Last.fm and Grooveshark with a click of a button. In addition, it causes redirections and shows commercial advertisements. Therefore, it would be a wise decision to eliminate it from the system. We are going to talk about the removal process further in this article, so you should read it if you want to get a more detailed information. Read more »
yamdex.net
A lot of computer users do not realize that their computers get infected with a browser hijacker, such as yamdex.net; not until they launch their browsers. This hijacker is mainly focused on one region and that is Russia. It is quite obvious from this search page because it is all in Russian. But do not think that it can only infect Russian computers. Since this browser hijacker mainly spreads on the web through freeware bundles downloaded from Russian shareware sites, it is possible to install it regardless of your physical location. Obviously, mostly Russian-speaking computer users would do so because of the language. But, if you accidentally land on an unfamiliar freeware site and you cannot understand it, no matter what language it is in, you may click on potentially unsafe third-party content. Therefore, it is worth understanding more about this malware infection so that you can protect your computer against similar threats. According to our malware researchers, you should delete yamdex.net as soon as you notice it in your browsers because it is possible that this hijacker exposes you to potentially harmful websites and content. Read more »
DealSquib
If you ever happen to encounter a program called DealSquib, make sure to stay away from it at all times. Do so even despite various statements claiming that this program is a great tool to have for every avid online shopper because it should provide a ton of useful coupons, discount deals, promotional codes, and ads. If, in fact, you are a frequent online shopper, it might seem like a handy tool to have active on your PC. Unfortunately, there is a hidden catch that the users are not informed about. In most cases this adware program will only cause constant interferences while you are surfing the web. Additionally, our research team has discovered the fact that at times this unwanted piece of software could be the reason other similar programs can enter your operating system in an easy way. Make sure to delete DealSquib once it has been found up and running on your computer. This way you will be able to maintain your operating system safe and secure at all times. The rest of this report contains further findings about the functionality of this adware along with a detailed removal guide that you should use right now. Read more »
GigaDiet
GigaDiet is known to be an ad-supported program (adware). The program itself has been published by Quality Funnel (Fried Cookie Ltd.) and it seems that it is popular in different countries despite the fact that the company itself is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Our researchers believe that many people download and install this adware program on their computers themselves because they think that they will get various weight loss tips. The application itself also claims on its official website that it will help to “take control of your diet.” Even though GigaDiet seems to be a really trustworthy program, the truth is that it only seeks to redirect users to third-party web pages. Most probably, it gets money for that. Therefore, it would be best to eliminate it completely and then install a more trustworthy program that can really help to lose some weight instead of it. Read more »
PasswordLogic Toolbar
PasswordLogic Toolbar is a potentially unreliable and redundant bad toolbar coming from the infamous Mindspark family of free tools. This is a well-know family that is responsible for dozens of potentially harmful and useless toolbars. Apart from the main theme, there is virtually no difference between these applications. Although you may think that it is a useful toolbar that also provides a search tool, our malware researchers want to warn you that the third-party services this browser extension offers you cannot be trusted. Unfortunately, you may be exposed to potentially unsafe third-party websites and content, which could result in more malware threats on your computer or even worse. Keeping this application on board may make your computer more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Therefore, we advise you to remove PasswordLogic Toolbar from your PC if you want to put an end to the avalanche of possible malware infections. Read more »
Pass and Play
Pass and Play is a program whose files are signed by Fresh Sync and which is promoted on passandplaysoftware.com. Unfortunately, it is impossible to download it from this website; however, we are sure that this program is available for download on other pages. The majority of users decide to install this program on their systems because they think that Pass and Play will really provide them with great web deals. Unfortunately, it seems that this program will only show ads for users because its publisher gets money for that. Yes, Pass and Play is known to be an ad-supported (adware) program. Researchers at anti-spyware-101.com have managed to find out that this program is compatible with all the main browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), which means that users will see ads no matter which of these browsers they use. It is possible to prevent ads from appearing on the screen; however, it will not be very easy because you will have to remove Pass and Play fully yourself. Read more »
TyphonApp
TyphonApp is an application whose purpose is to render commercial advertisements in your browser window. Removing it is something you should consider because it will generate money for its developers and owners who will continue to produce and use similar applications down the road. It is important to understand that online advertising is in most cases is not a transparent business as it is prone to involve people who want to promote malicious content. Hence, this seemingly trivial application can severely compromise your computer’s security. Therefore, we invite you to read this whole article since it contains valuable information about this adware. Read more »
Search.yourmapscenter.com
If you travel a lot and need a useful tool with quick links to websites that provide interactive maps and directions, Search.yourmapscenter.com browser extension might come up as a choice; however, our malware researchers would like to warn you that this tool is quite unreliable, to say the least. Having this extension in your browsers may indicate that your computer has been infiltrated by a browser hijacker. Of course, it is also a possibility that you have installed it knowingly, but it is still a browser hijacker since it can change your browser settings. This hijacker seems to modify mainly your home page and new tab page settings and it affects Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome as well. Leaving this browser hijacker active could lead to multiple exposures to potentially unreliable third-party web content. If you do not want to let more malware infections onto your computer or get scammed by cyber criminals in other ways, we suggest that you remove Search.yourmapscenter.com as soon as possible. About the whys and hows, please learn from the rest of this article. Read more »
