We want to make people aware that BrowserWatchdog is not the program that it appears to be. We recommend that you remove it, because it masquerades as a tool that protects against malicious websites, while in reality it is just a plain adware-type program. The developers deceive users into downloading this application by leading them to expect a professionally delivered service while they will only receive third-party advertisements. These ads should not be taken at face value, because they might come from unreliable entities that advertise useless and even malicious software, as well as unreliable online shopping websites. Of course, the ads are not limited to the aforementioned niches We argue that this application is untrustworthy and that a security-minded individual should take action against BrowserWatchdog. Read more »
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CrazyForCraft Toolbar
CrazyForCraft Toolbar is an unreliable program that you should not keep on your PC. It offers useful features for crafters, such as free quilting and woodworking patterns. But at the same time it hijacks your browser and sets an untrustworthy search engine as your default. Even the creators of this program consider it an unsecure application, so waste no time and remove the toolbar from your computer. Read more »
Safe Browse App
Safe Browse App sounds like an application that protects your virtual security while you are surfing the web, and that is also what it claims to do; however, the truth seems to be very far from that. This is, in fact, a useless ad-supported application that can actually harm your computer’s security by displaying potentially unreliable advertisements. The risk in clicking on ads that have corrupted embedded links is that you might land on unsafe websites. Most probably, you already have several security issues, because this adware may sneak onto your computer in the company of other malware programs. Understanding the potential problems this infection may cause to your Windows operating system -- or even your privacy -- can help you step up and act before more issues emerge because of its presence. According to our researchers, there is only one solution if you want to keep your PC healthy: You need to remove Safe Browse App, and your virtual reality will become safer. Read more »
Toppypop
You might be surprised to know that Toppypop is not the program its developers claim it is. Our malware researchers took a close look at this program and suggest that you remove it, because it has been set to display annoying commercial advertisements that come from unreliable sources. Its developers use deceptive marketing tactics to trick you into installing Toppypop. Its website states that it somehow improves your browsing experience, but it is unclear how it does that. This program is riddled with mystery. Therefore, we need to dissect this program in order to establish a firm conclusion about its functionality based on facts. Read more »
ExpressMediaConverter
ExpressMediaConverter is classified as an adware application. This implies that the program enters target computers with financial profit in mind. ExpressMediaConverter has been created to help its developers get rich via the pay-per-click system. At first, it might seem that this program has been developed to do something else, but you will soon learn that it barely lives up to its promises, and it only slows down your browser, spamming with you annoying commercial ads. Any security-minded computer user would remove ExpressMediaConverter immediately because this application brings nothing but trouble. Please scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual adware removal instructions. Read more »
Search.MyTelevisionXp.com
If you ever notice that Search.MyTelevisionXp.com has replaced your homepage, default search engine, and New Tab page, there is basically no doubt that you have downloaded software My Email XP, which promises to enable you to “login to your email quicker than ever before”. In such a case, users agree with the changes themselves; however, it does not mean that Search.MyTelevisionXp.com cannot make the changes without permission too. Therefore, some researchers classify this search engine as a browser hijacker. Unfortunately, we cannot say that Search.MyTelevisionXp.com is very trustworthy, so we do not recommend keeping it in the place of your homepage, search engine, and New Tab page. In order to start using another reliable search provider, you should get rid of Search.MyTelevisionXp.com first. If you have installed My Email XP software yourself and then noticed the presence of Search.MyTelevisionXp.com, you will have to delete the software via Control Panel first and then remove this unwanted search engine. We will explain you how to do that in a greater detail further in this article. Read more »
Search.realcoolmoviessearch.com
If your regular default search provider was replaced with Search.realcoolmoviessearch.com, it is most likely that you have accepted this option when installing third-party software from unreliable sites. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts, you might have been offered this search tool when downloading software from filewon.com, filewin.com, and similar sites. Fortunately, you cannot be forced or tricked into installing this search provider and the Chrome and Firefox extensions that come with it. Instead, you are likely to be provided with a pop-up recommending that you install this software. Of course, you should not follow this recommendation. Instead, you should refuse the offer, and rethink installing the software promoting this strange search tool. It is possible that this software is unreliable, and your virtual security could be jeopardized by it. In fact, we recommend removing Search.realcoolmoviessearch.com because it could put your virtual security at risk as well. Read more »
DigiFreeApp
There is only one thing you can rely on when it comes to DigiFreeApp, and that is the fact that it is actually a free app, but the list of advantages stop right there. In fact, our research team has found that this program is supported by third-party advertisements that might be unreliable. Therefore, it has been labeled an adware application. This program is nothing new for us since it comes from an endless line of annoying and similar adware applications that are collectively called the Multiplug family. There is a good chance that you did not download this adware on purpose; most probably, you have been infected with it. It is quite possible if you have installed free software lately. But, in that case, it is also likely that this is not the only infection you will have to act against. Please read on to find out how your computer may be compromised if you do not remove DigiFreeApp in time. Of course, we will also reveal what you can do in order to clean your computer. Read more »
Hi.ru
If the homepage and default search provider on your web browsers were replaced with Hi.ru without your notice, there is no doubt that a browser hijacker has found its way into your operating system. It is most likely that this infection was installed after executing a malicious software bundle, which means that other threats could be have been unleashed as well. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found that Shadow Defender could be spread along with the suspicious hijacker. As you might know, this is a legitimate program, but installing it along with potentially malicious programs is not what we recommend. Yes, in some cases you might have the option to refuse unwanted software. Needless to say, you cannot remove Hi.ru as a browser hijacker if you have agreed to install it. Nonetheless, we believe that this search tool is undeserving of your trust. Read more »
NewsCrawler.com
NewsCrawler.com is a browser hijacker that modifies your browser settings without your permission. On the other hand, this program does not get installed on the target system without user’s permission. You must have allowed this hijacker to enter your system without really meaning to. Either way now you have an infection to deal with and the sooner you remove NewsCrawler.com from your computer, the better. Please do not hesitate to leave us a comment below this description if you have any questions about computer security, or if you encounter problems while trying to get rid of this browser hijacker. We are always ready to assist you. Read more »
