FunPopularGames Toolbar is a suspicious browser extension that was created by Mindspark Interactive Network. If you install this program onto your Internet Explorer browser, it will be installed onto your PC, but if you acquire it for your Chrome and Firefox browsers, you will need to get rid of FunPopularGames Toolbar directly from them. Of course, we do not claim that the removal of this browser add-on is compulsory, but there are a few things about this toolbar that are quite disconcerting. For example, did you know that this suspicious program can track your virtual activity? Although most programs are capable of doing that with the help of web cookies, not all programs are as suspicious as this one. Read more »
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PopToTop
Posted by Max Lehmann
on October 1, 2015
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PopToTop poses as a useful application that can “take your browsing experience to the top”; however, our malware researchers have found that this is just another ad-supported program from the growing Lyrics family. This adware family, which includes our latest discoveries, Hi-Lighter and Popdown Steps, is notorious for producing useless and unreliable applications that have one single purpose: to generate money via third-party advertising. PopToTop is no exception, but you need to know that the ads this adware displays can be rather annoying and distracting, and, at the same time, they may also hold certain risks. Knowing about these can give you a chance to protect your computer from more threats to challenge your operating system. Your PC can never be safe if this adware is on-board, as you never know when it may present unsafe content to you. There is one thing we know though: You should remove PopToTop if you want to avoid the potential security risks involved. Read more »
Exciterewards.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 1, 2015
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Exciterewards.com is in no way a reward for you if you find it in your browser; it is more like an uninvited “guest” that may have slithered onto your computer without your consent. Due to this intrusive tendency we have labeled this suspicious search engine a browser hijacker. Its presence mean that there has been a breach of your privacy, which is, by the way, an illegal action against you. But that is just the beginning; the list goes on with regard to the unreliability of this hijacker. Therefore, we believe that your computer is a safer place without this search engine. That is why we think you had better delete Exciterewards.com if you want to regain control of your browsers and keep your PC protected. Please continue reading our article if you want to learn more about this infection and the potential risks it may hold for you and your Windows operating system. Read more »
Search.emaildefendsearch.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on October 1, 2015
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Search.emaildefendsearch.com usually replaces a default search engine when a user installs Email Defend from its official website or it enters the system without permission. At first sight, this software looks really beneficial and decent because it promises to help you protect your email and PC from cyber criminals, scan websites against scam and phishing, and even find the necessary information very quickly. As it makes many promises, it is not surprising why users decide to install or keep Email Defend on their systems. Unfortunately, users soon notice that only a new search engine has appeared after the installation of this application. In other words, Email Defend is not as useful as it claims to be. Yes, there are easy-access links to IMDb, Netflix, and news websites on the startup page of Search.emaildefendsearch.com; however, the search engine itself might be more harmful than beneficial, so we recommend getting rid of it. You will be able to do that if you delete Email Defend software from the system. Read more »
Shoppr
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 30, 2015
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Who would not like to save money while shopping online with a browser extension, such as Shoppr? But before you download and install this application, we must warn you that Shoppr is not what it seems. In fact, it is a free program that is supported by third-party advertising; in other words, this is a useless adware app. Ad-supported programs are not considered to be dangerous infections, but they can still pose an indirect threat to your operating system, which you should not neglect or overlook. Some users simply give up the fight against third-party ads and let them keep popping up. They do not know that most of the time they can easily remove them from their computers. As a matter of fact, unless you delete Shoppr, the flow of the ads will not cease to hit your screen. Since these ads may introduce you to unreliable web content, it is really important that you learn about this threat and what you can do to sort this infection out. Read more »
MyImageConverter Toolbar
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on September 30, 2015
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MyImageConverter Toolbar is a browser extension that is considered to be an adware program. This means that the main objective of this application is monetary profit. It may not indulge in illegal practices to achieve its goals, but users should be very careful about using the application because it may be subjected to third-party content promotion. Any security-minded user would remove MyImageConverter Toolbar from her system at once, especially if she did not plan to have this program on the computer in the first place. After all, if the program is unwanted, there is no need to keep, is it not? Read more »
Gotofindit.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 30, 2015
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Gotofindit.com is a search engine that represents GoToFindIt Search. This search provider looks completely harmless, but Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that it can act in a malicious way. Some users complain that this search tool replaces their preferred search tools on such popular browsers as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer without permission. If you find that your browsers were modified without your acknowledgment or permission, there is no doubt that a browser hijacker has invaded your operating system. Illegally running programs can be extremely dangerous, and it is crucial to get rid of them as soon as possible. If you keep reading, we will teach you how to remove Gotofindit.com. Read more »
Vhomepage.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on September 29, 2015
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Not all search tools are equally as useful and reliable, and Vhomepage.com proves that. At first sight, this search tool looks completely normal, and some users might be delighted to find easy-access links to such widely used websites as facebook.com, twitter.com, Instagram.com, amazon.com, or ebay.com. Of course, there is nothing wrong with these links, but you have to see past this. If you take at least a little bit of time to analyze this suspicious search tool, you will see that it is not that great. Hopefully, you will do this before installing the questionable search tool onto your Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox browsers. If you want to learn how to remove Vhomepage.com, please continue reading. Read more »
Unfriend List
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 29, 2015
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Unfriend List is an adware program that is advertised in a misleading way. On its official website, this ad-supported program is marketed as a tool that should help you see who has unfriended you via Facebook. While it might sound like a tool that you would like to have you must know that all the claims about this program are used as a gimmick to trick unsuspecting Internet users into installing a program that in reality holds no valuable features whatsoever. Make sure to stay away from this ad-supported program since it will only ruin your online experience. It goes without saying that every user should try to avoid such activity. This is the main reason we provide a few preventative tips that will help you safeguard your PC from various unwanted applications. If, unfortunately, your PC is already infected with Unfriend List make sure to use a detailed removal guide that we provide below. Read more »
123.sogou.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on September 29, 2015
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123.sogou.com is an intrusive Chinese search engine that can appear suddenly in your Internet Explorer browser if your computer is attacked by a browser hijacker. This website is set as your home page without your permission. That is a major hit against your privacy that you should not tolerate. Although this is a Chinese hijacker that targets Chinese computer users, it does not mean you cannot get infected with it anywhere on the planet. As you may know, there are no country borders in the virtual world of the Internet. This browser hijacker does not only ignore your privacy, but it may also come with other malware programs on-board. By the time this search engine emerges in your browser, there may be several other infections challenging your operating system already. You need to act as soon as possible; otherwise, these threats may cause more damage than you can manually fix. Therefore, we recommend that you delete 123.sogou.com from your computer. Read more »
