Deals Cabin

Posted: June 5, 2015 | Category: Adware
Deals Cabin is classified as an adware infection that installs as a web browser plugin and affects almost all famous browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. Deals Cabin usually travels bundled with other non-harmful pieces of software such as PDF creators, Media Players, etc. Users might unintentionally install Deals Cabin when downloading freeware as they often lack attention. Once Deals Cabin has infiltrated your computer, it is highly likely that your browsers...

Smartinf.ru

Posted: June 5, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Smartinf.ru is designed as a homepage for Russian-speaking users. Smartinf.ru has links to popular services like Yandex Mail, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Smartinf.ru may include news from your vicinity and provide content from news outlets like Sputniknews.com, Themoscowtimes.com and Rt.com. However, the Smartinf.ru page is associated with a browser hijacker that is deployed to users via freeware packages globally. Moreover, the Smartinf.ru is not trusted and is blacklisted by most Web...

MVPlayer

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
MVPlayer is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and known to exhibit adware capabilities. The MVPlayer is created and developed by Little Tiger Software and claims to be a free Audio/Video Player that is capable of playing all kinds of file formats. However, computer security experts deemed that MVPlayer is not a reliable piece of software and users are advised to remove it. MVPlayer starts keeping track your IP address, browsing history, etc. Collecting information is done to...

The Desktop Weather

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Adware
The Desktop Weather is an adware-related application that installs as a web browser extension or add-on and claims to provide users with accurate weather conditions. The Desktop Weather application is marketed as a useful app, but in reality, it is created for the purpose of generating annoying ads. Adware creators often utilize questionable delivery methods for unwanted applications such as The Desktop Weather to achieve a higher distribution rate. The Desktop Weather ads are considered...

BestVideoConverter

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
BestVideoConverter is another Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that exhibits adware capabilities and utilizes suspicious methods to infiltrate computers. Adware-related applications such as BestVideoConverter might try to convince you that they provide useful features that might make your online experience better. However, applications such as BestVideoConverter are known to keep a record of your online activities and might promote tons of unwanted advertisements. BestVideoConverter is a...

Cooking Up Coupons

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Cooking up Coupons is a Potentially Unwanted Program with adware capabilities mainly distributed using questionable delivery methods. Users may download the Cooking up Coupons applications from their official website or find it bundled with other free software. Cooking up Coupons claims to provide users with the best coupons and deals related to online shopping. However, computer security experts deemed that this unwanted application automatically collects information from your browsing...

Productivity Boss Toolbar

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
ProductivityBoss Toolbar is software released by Mindspark Interactive Network. Productivity Boss Toolbar is promoted to be a useful browser plugin that enables users to make calculations from their desktop, money management, monthly calendars, converters, pay bills, etc. However, computer security experts do not advise users to download and install the Productivity Boss Toolbar since it doesn't offer any valuable features, and its installation may often lead to unwanted modifications to your...

‘Squirrelwool.science’ Pop-Up

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Adware
Squirrelwool.science is an adware-related domain that displays irritating pop-ups in your web browser. In case your computer starts displaying pop-ups from Squirrelwool.science, it is probably because you have mistakenly got infected with adware or a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). Users may accidentally install an adware-related browser extension or a toolbar that might be causing pop-ups from Squirrelwool.science. These annoying pop-ups are known to consume a large portion of your...

'Discountwith.me’ Pop-Up

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Adware
If your system suddenly starts displaying annoying pop-ups from Discountwith.me, it is highly likely that you have unintentionally installed an adware-supported browser plugin or other adware-laced product. Pop-ups from Discountwith.me are not only annoying but are also considered intrusive and accompanied by an abundance of other advertising materials. You may have unwillingly installed an adware-supported web browser plugin when downloading other free applications. Either way, it is...

TransitSimplified Toolbar

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The TransitSimplified Toolbar claims to be a useful tool that easily finds bus maps, timetables, subway maps, routes, fares, and similar information that can help users plan their daily trips around the city. However, the TransitSimplified Toolbar is identified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) whose installation may lead to some unexpected or undesirable changes to the settings of the system's default web browser. The TransitSimplified toolbar is created and developed by Mindspark...

1stBrowser

Posted: June 4, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
1stBrowser is a free software created and developed by SIEN S.A. that is marketed as the best browser for chatting, downloading, shopping, etc. 1stBrowser claims to provide users with plenty of conveniences. 1st Browser offers a social sidebar to stay connected and also claims to save money and time while being a user-friendly application. However, 1stBrowser is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that has adware capabilities. In reality, 1stBrowser is a misleading application...

Linkside Ads

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Adware
Linkside is yet another adware infection that is delivered via questionable marketing methods. Adware creators often include their products such as Linkside in a bundled with other free applications to reach a higher distribution rate. Linkside installs as a web browser extension and affects your web browser mostly. Adware such as Linkside may pose as a useful tool that is mostly related to your online activities. However, computer security experts explain that Linkside is a type of...

MyPriceCut Ads

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Adware
MyPriceCut is marketed as a useful application that saves money and time for users while they shop online. However, computer security experts warn users that MyPriceCut is not a reliable online tool, and that is exhibits adware capabilities. As most of other adware, MyPriceCut is distributed via deceptive or questionable delivery methods. However, bundling with another freeware is the main method to get infected with MyPriceCut. Once it has infiltrated your PC, MyPriceCut automatically starts...

Go.next-search.net

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Go.next-search.net is a low-level search engine that is associated with a browser hijacker. As the name suggests, Go.next-search.net might overtake your web browser and alter your default homepage and search engine. Typically, you may get infected with Go.next-search.net via freeware downloads and lack of attention to what is being installed. The Go.next-search.net is considered a dubious custom search engine that is based on Bing. The resemblance with Bing is not a coincidence. Copying the...

Square Corner Ads

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Adware
Square Corner is another misleading application by SuperWeb LLC. Square Corner is classified as an adware that is distributed using questionable or deceptive marketing methods. Users may often find Square Corner bundled with other freeware or shareware and install it unwillingly due to lack of attention. Regardless of the fact that Square Corner lure users with promises of providing the best deals and discounts, it is nothing more than a revenue-generating platform. Adware-laced applications...

Troldesh Ransomware

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Ransomware
Troldesh Ransomware The Troldesh Ransomware is a file encryption Trojan that modifies the personal data of your computer as a preliminary to holding it for ransom. After its initial attacks, the Troldesh Ransomware also displays telltale ransom messages and other, readily visible symptoms, including a request to open direct, e-mail communication with its developers. However, there is a degree of inherent unreliability in purchasing decryption services from the persons responsible for the original attacks. As a...

Finally Fast

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Adware
Finally Fast is a Potentially Unwanted Program that may detect inaccurate and exaggerated problems with your PC and then ask that you purchase a registered version of the product to correct these supposed errors. Besides its poor feature set, Finally Fast also may be linked to non-consensual installation practices, installation formats that may block its deletion and other impediments often featuring in scareware campaigns. Uninstalling Finally Fast with the security solution of your...

Trojan-Downloader.MsWord.Agent.Jk

Posted: June 3, 2015 | Category: Trojans
Trojan-Downloader.MSWord.Agent.jk is a Trojan that may install other threats onto your computer. A threat delivery system like Trojan-Downloader.MSWord.Agent.jk may disguise itself as a benign or harmless file, such as a document and may be distributed via both e-mail spam and corrupted websites. Since a Trojan-Downloader.MSWord.Agent.jk's payload is not necessarily readily visible, any process of deleting Trojan-Downloader.MSWord.Agent.jk should include broad anti-malware solutions that can...

WPKG.org

Posted: June 2, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
As of the 26th of April 2015, residents of China have been redirected from unrelated websites to WPKG.org, a domain promoting a general software installer, updater, and uninstaller for Windows. Regardless of whether this is a traffic-flooding attempt or a configuration error, this redirect may prevent Chinese Web surfers from accessing a variety of popular sites, including Facebook. However, solutions to this problem are available to any PC user willing to dive into their Internet...

Super-Price

Posted: June 2, 2015 | Category: Adware
Super-Price is yet another adware-supported web browser plugin that claims to provide users with an enhanced online experience. In terms of functionality and features, Super-Price is quite similar to other adware-laced applications such as Price Rocket and Price Wagon. Unwanted applications such as Super-Price often claim to display the best deals when it comes to online shopping. In reality, Super-Price promotes intrusive online ads that consume a lot of your machine's operating memory and...