Threats - Page 409 category archyve:

Websearch.resulthunters.info

You should be surprised to discover Websearch.resulthunters.info installed as the home page and the default search provider if you have not agreed to this. Unfortunately, the unreliable search tool can act as a browser hijacker, which means that it can corrupt your browsers without your permission. Of course, some computer users might install the search tool on their browsers themselves, but out malware researchers doubt that these users are aware of risks related to this hijacker. If they were, they would remove Websearch.resulthunters.info without further hesitation. Do you have questions about the removal of this search tool? You should read our report if you want to learn how to delete this browser hijacker and how to keep your own operating system guarded against the attacks of schemers. Read more »

BestPricesApp

BestPricesApp is an adware application from the so-called semi-random name adware family. This means that BestPricesApp can randomize its name upon every installation, and the entry in Control Panel might different from computer to computer, but it is still the same program, and it shouldn’t be hard to recognize it. Hence, it is recommended that you remove BestPricesApp from your system as soon as you notice because adware programs are very annoying and they can inadvertently cause severe computer security issues. Please scroll to the bottom of this description for the manual BestPricesApp removal guide. Read more »

InternetSpeedTracker Toolbar

InternetSpeedTracker Toolbar is a bad toolbar that you should remove from your system because it is completely useless, not to mention dangerous. This toolbar is promoted as an Internet browser extension that “can easily test your Internet speed with a quick click”; the official site free.internetspeedtracker.com also does not forget to mention that this tool checks your Internet speed “for FREE”. InternetSpeedTracker Toolbar wants to come off as truly indispensable when, in fact, it does not provide any features that you would find necessary for your computer experience. However, its uselessness is not the only reason why you should take action to remove this malicious toolbar from your system. Read more »

System Notifier

System Notifier is another adware application that seeks to enter your system in order to cram your Internet browser with all kinds of ads. We suggest that you remove this application because it will distract you by incessantly promoting third-party content; not to mention these applications are generally avoided because of their tendency to be exploited by malicious entities in order to gain access to target computers, or to engage in other suspicious activities. We doubt there are any arguments that could prove that adware should not be deleted from your computer, so you should do that as soon as possible. Read the removal guidelines appended to this article to learn how to terminate this application in the most streamlined fashion possible. Read more »

123rede.com

123rede.com is not a regular search tool, because it can be installed onto your browsers without your permission. Our expert virtual security researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com identify this search tool as a browser hijacker, and if you are reading this report, it is most likely that this infection has already taken over your own browsers. Luckily, the infection is pretty obvious, and most users should be able to tell that they need to remove 123rede.com as soon as they launch the infected browsers. Unfortunately, it is easier to identify the threat than it is to remove it. Some computer users keep deleting the unwanted search tool from the home page section just to find out that it prevails. Of course, 123rede.com is not unbeatable, and we can share a few tips that will help you remove this hijacker in no time. Read more »

webswitch.tk

Webswitch.tk is a browser hijacker that you should definitely remove from your computer. Like all browser hijackers, it is malicious by nature and it may wreak havoc on your computer if you get infected with it. In a nutshell, Webswitch.tk infects your PC via freeware bundles. Once it infects your system, it automatically changes the default homepage and search engine to Webswitch.tk. We warn you not to use its search engine as it considered unsafe. Therefore, we encourage you to remove it as soon as possible. However, we are obliged to present detailed information regarding the dangers it poses. Read more »

VerifiedVPN Toolbar

VerifiedVPN Toolbar is an application that Windows users can download from verifiedvpn.com. The app is installed as a browser extension, and it provides a bar at the top of the chosen browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox). Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have previously analyzed and reported MyTransitGuide Toolbar, DailyLocalGuide Toolbar, EasyPDFCombine Toolbar, and various other browser extensions that not only look similar, but also work in the same manner. All of these programs, including VerifiedVPN Toolbar, have been developed and released by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. It is most likely that you will be able to delete these programs using this removal guide, unless you install Mindspark software bundled with other programs. In this case, the removal of VerifiedVPN Toolbar might be more complicated and require more attention. Read more »

CWA Donation Slider

Many computer users who decide to donate money to a charity install CWA Donation Slider on their systems. The program is developed by We-Care, which is itself a charity organization. If you have installed it on your system, you might notice coupons and other kinds of ads while you browse various online stores. In most cases, they will have an ASPCA tag, so it is not difficult to recognize them. If you find all those ads annoying, you should know that you can remove CWA Donation Slider anytime. Luckily, the program can be removed via Control Panel. Read more »

Cryptolocker-v3

Cryptolocker-v3 is yet another ransomware infection that encrypts your files and then demands a ransom that you have to pay during a given period of time. It is practically impossible to remove Cryptolocker-v3 from your computer because the infection deletes itself once it releases the payload. When it comes to such infections like Cryptolocker-v3, rather than the actual removal, the prevention is much more important. Thus, you need to avoid downloading software from unfamiliar websites, and you should never open spam email attachments. These methods are often used in malware distribution, so save yourself the trouble of deleting malicious programs from your PC. Read more »

Undeaddies Toolbar

Undeaddies Toolbar is a browser toolbar that allows you to “design a custom zombie and build your undead army”. However, remove this browser extension before it is your computer system that gets turned into a zombie. As soon as Undeaddies Toolbar enters your machine, it hijacks your Internet browser, and thus modifies the home page and the search provider without your permission. The longer you delay to remove Undeaddies Toolbar, the higher is the risk that this toolbar will start acting as the intermediary between your system and malicious content residing on the Internet. Read more »