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Running Fanatic Toolbar

Running Fanatic Toolbar is an Internet browser extension that might not only prove to be completely useless but also harmful to the security of your computer. We advise that you remove this bad toolbar because it can be exploited by third-parties, and thus you might be inadvertently taken to unsafe sites that contain malicious content. Another reason not to put any trust into this bad toolbar is its developer, Mindspark Interactive. This collective is notorious for a range of browser toolbars that are promoted as tools aimed to help to carry out specific functions. However, all these functions are masks to hide the true nature of the toolbars: To redirect you to third-party sites. Read this article if you want to learn why Running Fanatic Toolbar is too dangerous an application to keep it on your machine. Read more »

Primary Result

If your browser is flooded with numerous third-party commercial ads and annoying pop-ups it is a major indication that Primary Result is up and running on your operating system. You must know that Primary Result is an adware program, which should be removed as soon as possible as it holds no beneficial values, and could even be the reason other Internet-based infections are able to enter your PC in an easy manner. Unfortunately, our reports show that quite a few users, have their system infected with this intrusive adware program. If you are one of those users, read the rest of this article and find out how exactly Primary Result functions and why its removal is essential. At the end of the article we provide a comprehensive removal guide crafted by malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com. Read more »

Worm.Bondat

Worm.Bondat is a malicious computer infection that spreads through infected USB flash drives. This means that you need to scan your external devices before you open it automatically. Unlike Trojans and other computer infections, Worm.Bondat can easily replicate itself to spread to other systems. It is important to intercept and remove Worm.Bondat as soon as possible because the infection may communicate with the command and control (C&C) server to download updates and other malware onto your system. In short, Worm.Bondat is a dangerous security threat that should be exterminated immediately. Read more »

MySocialShortcut Toolbar

MySocialShortcut Toolbar is a browser extension that provides easy-access links to third-party sites. Our malware researchers do not identify these links as malicious, but you must keep in mind that you need to be careful when clicking on links or ads presented to you by suspicious software. Do Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers identify MySocialShortcut Toolbar as a suspicious piece of software? Many users do find the program unpredictable, but, in most cases, this is due to the fact that they are not careful enough when installing software. Are you ready to remove MySocialShortcut Toolbar as a vicious browser hijacker? Don’t rush with the removal until you read this report, because we want to clear a few things up. If you do not identify this toolbar as a browser hijacker, but you still want to delete it, a comprehensive removal guide has been posted below this article. Read more »

TrimModule

Sometimes adware might be accompanied by applications called “adware helpers” that are utilized to perform various suspicious activities on your machine. It is best that you remove TrimModule because this adware helper is known to spread with MultiPlug-type infections, the prime examples being UniDeals, UniSales, YoutubeAdblocker, etc. If you choose not to delete TrimModule, remember that this adware helper and the companion adware might seriously compromise the health of your computer. At the end of this article you will find removal instructions that will help you terminate both TrimModule and the affiliated threats. Read more »

Traffic Junky

If you have come across ads or pop-ups provided by Traffic Junky, it is a strong indication that some sort of adware program is active on your PC. Traffic Junky by itself is not a malicious program; it is just an adware server that is contacted by an adware program in order to present the user with numerous third-party ads and pop-ups. This experience is, obviously, annoying and frustrating, because it will constantly disturb your web browsing. If you have encountered this suspicious behavior while browsing the web, do not hesitate to check your PC for suspicious third-party applications. If any kinds of adware programs are found running on your PC, take immediate measures to remove them. Read the rest of this article and find out more about the Traffic Junky adware server. Read more »

Fud@india.com

Fud@india.com is an email used by a ransomware infection, and consequently, it is the main keyword that is associated with this infection. The email address is used to collect ransom payments from the affected users. You need to remove Fud@india.com from your computer as soon as possible and then turn to the professionals in order to restore your files. The infection might claim that it is impossible decrypt the files once Fud@india.com has done its job, but you should try out all the means possible to restore access to your documents. Read more »

search-quick.com

The presence of a browser hijacker on your computer is generally signaled by the change of your homepage and search engine. You need to remove this infection if you have opened your Internet browser and noticed that your homepage and search provider have been replaced by search-quick.com. This infection hijacks your browser in order to spam you with advertisements, and thus reroute you to the Internet sites maintained by third-parties. The risk is that the displayed ads are not always reliable; therefore, you might be taken to unsafe website that can infect your computer with malware. The moment you notice that your browser’s settings have been modified without your permission, do everything in your power to delete this browser hijacker immediately. Read more »

Air Globe

Air Globe is an adware application that displays annoying commercial advertisements whenever you access associated websites. For the most part, Air Globe is supposed to provide users with reliable online shopping information, but that does not really happen. Read more »

FreeDelivery

FreeDelivery is a computer infection classified as adware application. It means that this program tracks your web browsing activities in order to provide you with customized commercial content in the form of pop-ups and other online advertisements. It may seem that FreeDelivery is there to help you find the best deals online, but the program is not interested in providing you coupons and discount offers. Unless you remove FreeDelivery from your system, this application will end up redirecting you to a number of unreliable websites that could be related to malware distribution. Read more »