A.marketsnet.com

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
A.marketsnet.com is an advertising-related domain that is known to appear as a new tab in users' web browsers. In other cases, users are suddenly redirected to a.marketsnet.com. Typically, such redirects may occur on machines that have been infected with adware. Often, users install adware unwillingly as such applications disguise themselves as useful online tools. Adware may mislead users into thinking the app provides features related to an enhanced online experience. Typically, users that...

MusixLib

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Adware
The MusixLib extension by WenSoftware is advertised to deliver better YouTube music experience by allowing you to view album information and access playlists. However, the MusixLib extension is considered as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware functionality because it shows pop-up windows and banners during your online session. Additionally, the MusixLib application may redirect you to potentially harmful domains and insecure content by third parties. The MusixLib software may be...

Websearch.freesearches.info

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Websearch.freesearches.info is related to a browser hijacker that can modify your web client settings and change your homepage, new tab and default search engine. Users may have installed the browser hijacker associated with Websearch.freesearches.info as a browser enhancer that was part of a freeware package. The Websearch.freesearches.info domain is not trusted by security applications because its IP address 162.210.192.5 is recognized in the deployment of threats like Ladivyrop and...

BuzzSuggestor

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The BuzzSuggestor program may have been promoted to you as a browser enhancer in a freeware bundle, but you should note that it is deemed as adware. Security researchers note that the BuzzSuggestor adware functions as a private ad platform that is used by adware developers to earn pay-per-click revenue. The BuzzSuggestor adware may use a browser extension, an add-on, and a Browser Helper Object to insert in-text hyperlinks to sponsored products and display pop-up windows, banners, and ad...

Dogarat

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Trojans
The Dogarat trojan is used by attackers to open a backdoor to compromised systems. Trojans like Dogarat are stand-alone malicious programs that can disrupt the operations of programs and networks, as well as steal data and log-in details. The Dogarat trojan is deployed as an attached file in spam emails and places its files in the Temp folder of Windows to avoid detection. An analysis by security researchers reveals that the Dogarat trojan opens TCP ports 443 and 8080 to connect to remote...

Fun Shopper

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
There is nothing funny in the way the Fun Shopper browser widget functions because it is classified as adware that can cover your browser surface with numerous advertisements. The Fun Shopper adware may arrive on your PC as an additional component of a freeware package that most users don't bother to install via the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' option. The Fun Shopper adware can show banners, ad boxes, pop-up and pop-under windows loaded with commercials based on your recent searches on Google and...

Gruvvin

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Adware
The Gruvvin software by Motion Apps that allows users to listen to online radio is perceived by security researchers as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities. The Gruvvin program functions similarly to Super Radio and IsoBuster , and you may wish to seek alternatives to Gruvvin. The Gruvvin application is dispersed among users with the help of freeware packages that most users install via the 'Typical' or 'Express' option. The Gruvvin software may appear as a...

BestAdBlocker

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Adware
The BestAdBlocker browser tool is promoted in freeware bundles as a powerful adblocker for your Mozilla Firefox. However, you might wish to know that it is considered by security researchers as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities. The BestAdBlocker application performs very similarly to Yellow AdBlocker and PineApple AdBlocker that stop the native ads on websites you browse and display pop-ups and banners from sponsors. The BestAdBlocker browser tool has versions...

Package Return Ads

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Adware
The Package Return browser tool may claim to deliver useful functionality, but you may want to know that it is perceived by security analysts as adware because it functions as a private ad platform. The adware developers behind Package Return use it to show banners, ad panels and pop-ups in your web browser and profit from your clicks. The Package Return adware is deployed embedded with freeware setup files that most users install via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. Security analysts note...

EXP.CVE-2015-0336

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Trojans
The EXP.CVE-2015-0336 vulnerability refers to a bug in the Adobe Flash Player software that is being used by hackers armed with the Nuclear Exploit Kit . The EXP.CVE-2015-0336 vulnerability allows hackers to use base64 streams to encode malicious code. Attackers use the EXP.CVE-2015-0336 bug to instruct your web browser to download malware encoded in base64 streams on your computer. Security experts reveal that the metadata of the malicious code related to EXP.CVE-2015-0336 has links to...

Number Ascend Ads

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Adware
The ads by Number Ascend in your Internet client are generated by adware on your computer that may appear as a browser extension, a Browser Helper Object, and an add-on. Adware developers deploy the Number Ascend application bundled with free software installers under the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' option. The Number Ascend adware may read your bookmarks, browsing history and record your search terms in order to generate customized ads. The Number Ascend adware might display banners, ad boxes,...

Kikblaster

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The Kikblaster application is deemed by security researchers as adware that is designed to alter the behavior of your web browser in order to show ads. The Kikblaster adware may use a registry key to boot with Windows and launch a background service in order to present you with advertisements. The Kikblaster adware might show you banners, pop-up windows, and contextual ads in order to earn pay-per-click revenue for its developers. The Kikblaster adware may have entered your PC when you...

ad124m.adk2.net

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The Ad124m.adk2.net domain is used by adware developers to earn pay-per-install revenue by promoting an app called Video Performer via pop-up windows in your web browser. The adware application linked to Ad124m.adk2.net may have arrived on your system bundled with free software installer that you handled via the 'Typical' or 'Express' option. The Ad124m.adk2.net adware may appear as a browser extension, an add-on, a plugin and a Browser Helper Object in order to facilitate the display of...

Trojware.JS.Agent.NKW

Posted: April 27, 2015 | Category: Trojans
Trojware.JS.Agent.NKW is a detection used by security applications to notify users of a malicious JavaScript that is used by hackers to compromise the safety of web surfers. The Trojware.JS.Agent.NKW may appear as a browser cookie in the Temp folder of Windows in order to evade detection. The Trojware.JS.Agent.NKW malware may instruct your web browser to download software from a remote server and launch it on your PC. Keep in mind that Trojware.JS.Agent.NKW may introduce viruses and worms in...

AntiAdBlocker

Posted: April 24, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
AntiAdBlocker is classified a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that exhibits adware capabilities. Users may download AntiAdBlocker themselves or find it bundled with other third-party software or shareware. Regardless of how you got infected with AntiAdBlocker, the implications are never in your favor. AntiAdBlocker has been discovered to promote intrusive online advertisements instead of blocking them as the name would suggest. Computer security experts advise users to be cautious with...

Fun4us

Posted: April 24, 2015 | Category: Adware
Fun4us is yet another adware application that has been discovered to install as a browser extension or add-on for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox in particular. Typically, adware applications like Fun4us are capable of misleading users that they provide useful features related to their online activities. In other cases, Fun4us may be found bundled with another freeware or shareware so that users may install it by accident. Either way keeping Fun4us on your PC is not advised. Adware...

PhraseFinder

Posted: April 24, 2015 | Category: Adware
PhraseFinder is classified an adware infection that is known to affect users' web browsers. Typically, adware applications are distributed by being bundled with other free programs and installs as browser plugins. The PhraseFinder app is known to be a part of the InfoAtoms browser extension and capable of displaying a variety of advertising materials. Ads by PhraseFinder are in the web browsers and based on users' online preferences such as frequently visited websites, search queries, etc....

Adultube.info

Posted: April 24, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Adultube.info is a questionable domain that is associated with browser hijackers and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Adultube.info is a free pornography website that is known to attract users using questionable methods. Typically, add-ons and extensions that are used to display advertisements leading to Adultube.info are detected as PUPs. Since the Adultube.info website has been around for quite some time, there are plenty of unreliable applications that exist and used to promote the...

Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Tibs.mn

Posted: April 24, 2015 | Category: Trojans
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Tibs.mn is a detection name for a Trojan infection that got on your PC without your knowledge. Typically, trojans like Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Tibs.mn are known for sneaking up on users' computers and even downloading additional threats for the system. Usually, trojans such as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Tibs.mn are distributed through spam campaigns as e-mail attachments. It is possible to get infected with a trojan like Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Tibs.mn when visiting...

Summer Games

Posted: April 24, 2015 | Category: Adware
Summer Games is yet another adware application that utilizes questionable delivery methods. In order to get a higher distribution rate, adware creators include their products such as Summer Games in a pay-per-install based bundles that are offered to users when downloading freeware. Since users are often inattentive, they automatically install both or more applications. Once installed, Summer Games might flood your web browsers with ads like pop-ups, search suggestions, banners, sponsored...