Win32.Agent.BJ

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Trojans
Win32.Agent.BJ is a Trojan, and its presence on a user's computer should not be something to be neglected. The exact payload of Win32.Agent.BJ is not known yet, but, if we are to judge by other similar threats, we may arrive at several possibilities. Win32.Agent.BJ may possess keylogger traits and be used to steal sensitive personal data, such as the victim's payment card information and online banking accounts. Additionally, Win32.Agent.BJ might be utilized as a cryptocurrency miner, which...

UltraPowerPC

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
UltraPowerPC is an application that is supposed to boost a user's PC performance. The truth, however, is that UltraPowerPC is considered to be a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), and we advise users to avoid any contact with it. While malware researchers have been unable to confirm that UltraPowerPC provides any significant boost to your computer's operation, there is the possibility that you may start to receive a high amount of online ads. The ads are not connected with the main features...

FriendsBrowser

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
FriendsBrowser officially offers "special social features for your web browser". However, these "special" features seem also to include numerous commercial advertisements that may be extremely annoying and irritating. Furthermore, the amounts of ads displayed by FriendsBrowser may be so high that your browser's performance may get affected, and it may start loading web pages slower. The types of ads displayed by FriendsBrowser may include pop-ups, in-text, banners, interstitial and...

MyGamesUniverse

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
MyGamesUniverse is promoted as an application that will allow you easy access a collection of games. However, MyGamesUniverse is an ad-supported program, and it may turn out to be an unwelcome guest. A browser equipped with MyGamesUniverse may display advertisements in the forms of pop-ups, pop-unders, hyperlinks, banners, etc. The ads of MyGamesUniverse may clash with its gaming features since you may get spontaneously interrupted by a pop-up, for example, while you are playing a game or...

DealMine Ads

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
DealMine is ad-supported software. Any browser affected by DealMine may start displaying annoying coupons, deals, price comparisons, and other types of commercial advertisements. The techniques used by DealMine to promote its products may include not only your regular pop-ups and pop-under ads but also hyperlink, banners, interstitial and other types of ads. These ads won't contribute to your system's safety in the least since they are not monitored by DealMine in regards to their contents...

RockApps Ads

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
RockApps is an adware application that may make your Internet browser display various pop-up, pop-under, in-text, interstitial, banner, and other types of ads. RockApps is a considered to be a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and may be found distributed in software bundles. More often than not, RockApps may be installed when a user installs free applications and is not careful during the installation process. That is why we recommend that you always pick 'Custom/Advanced' installation,...

Locker Virus

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Ransomware
The Locker Ransomware is a recent variant of the Critoni Ransomware (CTB-Locker) and includes similar attacks meant to hold your files hostage for payment. Because the Locker Ransomware's file encryption attacks may damage your saved data, having multiple methods of backup file storage is one of the primary defenses malware experts advise implementing prior to a Locker Ransomware infection. Dedicated anti-malware products always should be used for deleting the Locker Ransomware immediately,...

'Important Message' Pop-up

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
The 'Important Message' pop-up is a fraudulent system alert that may initiate a range of diverse attacks, as well as encouraging contact with con artists. Although the 'Important Message' pop-up formats itself as a security warning, the 'Important Message' pop-up offers no benefits to your PC, and even casual interactions with the 'Important Message' pop-up may run the risk of harming your computer. Sites that promote the 'Important Message' pop-up should be assumed to be toxic, and malware...

Commercial Extension Cable

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
Commercial Extension Cable is a browser add-on that is distributed with the help of other software, primarily in the form of bundles. Actually, bundling is the primary method of distribution for Commercial Extension Cable as this browser add-on, like many other similar programs, is never promoted as a standalone program. In most cases, users are oblivious to the infiltration until it is too late. Commercial Extension Cable is a versatile browser plugin, compatible with Microsoft Internet...

Ads By Man

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
'Ads by Man' is a curiously named adware browser add-on. This browser add-on is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. 'Ads by Man' is distributed through the commonly employed practice of bundling. In most cases, the inclusion of additional content is not explicitly stated, misleading users into downloading and installing potentially unwanted programs. Being an adware, 'Ads by Man' relies on the element of surprise in order to infiltrate a system....

Space Bar System

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
Space Bar System is an adware browser add-on that infiltrates your computer unnoticed and displays ads. In most cases, Space Bar System will slither into your system unnoticed, courtesy of its distribution system. Like many of the adware programs that litter the Internet, Space Bar System propagates through bundles. This propagation method enables Space Bar System to enter covertly a computer without alerting the user. Space Bar System is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla...

Ai88 Ransomware

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Ransomware
The Ai88 Ransomware is a file encryptor that may modify the files on your PC, holding them hostage for payment. As per the norm, the Ai88 Ransomware insists that paying its fee will restore your files to their ordinary, decrypted formats. However, malware experts offer a more dependable alternative: backing up your files and using anti-malware tools to solicit the Ai88 Ransomware's uninstallation. Despite the potential danger that the Ai88 Ransomware poses to files on your hard drive, the...

GetMyFilesNow

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
GetMyFilesNow is your typical adware browser add-on useless, annoying and potentially dangerous. Under the unoriginal guise of a "helpful" browser add-on, GetMyFilesNow will litter your screen choke full of banners, pop-ups and annoying ads. Like most adware applications, GetMyFilesNow is distributed through bundling, hiding inside a package, waiting to be installed. In most cases, you won't even notice that GetMyFilesNow has made its way into your computer. GetMyFilesNow is compatible with...

Shield Safe Search Hijack

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Shield Safe Search is a browser add-on developed by Tightrope Interactive. This browser plugin is advertised as a search engine alternative with an emphasis on security. Like many of its kind, Shield Safe Search is distributed by employing the controversial practice of bundling. Often, users will not even notice that additional programs crept into their computer. Shield Safe Search is compatible with the most popular Windows browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google...

Browser Hero

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
Browser Hero is a browser add-on promoted as a shield against malicious software. This add-on is developed by Intriguing Apps and advertised as a utility that prevents malicious software from sneaking in and damaging your computer. Browser Hero is primarily distributed via the "bundles" packages containing several programs. In most cases, the presence of additional content in the bundle in not explicitly stated and users are tricked into installing them. Browser Hero is compatible with a...

Hicosmea

Posted: May 25, 2015 | Category: Adware
The Hicosmea software from Nuvision Global Limited may travel with fake updates to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox and may contain programs like Backupdutylite and BatBrowse . Security experts classify the Hicosmea software as an adware that is coded for the sole purpose of earning affiliate revenue for its creators. The Hicosmea adware may use executable DLLs to modify the way your browser works and make sure that the infected user will see only ads by its partners. The Hicosmea adware...

Webbora Ads

Posted: May 22, 2015 | Category: Adware
Webbora is an adware-laced software that is promoted at webbora.com and may also be found bundled with other free applications. Adware creators often utilize such questionable delivery methods to get their product to as many users as possible. Webbora adware is known to release plenty of irritating pop-up ads, coupons, banners, etc. As any other adware, Webbora will start collecting information related to your online activities from the moment it is installed on your PC. Computer security...

’855-981-9190′ Pop-Ups

Posted: May 22, 2015 | Category: Adware
In case you start seeing annoying pop-ups that invite you to contact their technical support hotline, it is highly likely that you are a victim of an adware infection. Typically, users might accidentally install adware or adware related applications when downloading free programs as they often travel bundled. Either way, pop-ups that invite you to call 855-981-9190 should be ignored. Using bogus tech support hotline as a method of gaining access to multiple computers is a frequently utilized...

Websearch.searchtotal.info

Posted: May 22, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Websearch.searchtotal.info is a dubious search engine provider that may be associated with a browser hijacker. Websearch.searchtotal.info may be a result of installing an adware plugin to your browser. Computer security experts advise users not to utilize the services of Websearch.searchtotal.info as it will promote sponsored advertisements and results might be manipulated. Low-level search engine providers such as Websearch.searchtotal.info might also change your browser settings and cause...

CrushArcade Ads

Posted: May 22, 2015 | Category: Adware
CrushArcade is classified as an adware-laced platform that offers a variety of Flash games. Often, users may accidentally install CrushArcade as it is bundled with other free applications or download it themselves from the official website at crusharcade.com. Regardless of the means of distribution, CrushArcade is known to promote intrusive commercial advertisements that might cause your browser to behave differently, alter its settings and make it slower. CrushArcade not only affects your...