Monthly Archives: March 2013

Delta Search

Posted by on March 29, 2013 1 comment
Delta Search

It is exceptionally important to read the EULA of every program you install onto your personal computer. Failure to do this can lead to the entrance of Delta Search. Also known as Delta-Search.com, the search engine can be linked to various programs, including Eazel Toolbar, Mixi.DJ Toolbar and Cool Mirage Ltd. Even though the website is not categorized as malicious and authentic spyware detection and removal software will not block access to it, more and more computer users refer to it as a browser hijacker. This has raised discussions whether Delta Search removal is necessary and whether this plugin cannot cause virtual security risks. Read more »

Eazel Toolbar

Posted by on March 29, 2013 5 comments
Eazel Toolbar

Eazel Toolbar is a browser extension that provides you a customized search bar, gives you a weather widget, direct shortcut to your email, Facebook accounts and various other features. This plugin is compatible with all main browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer etc.). Eazel Toolbar is closely related to XFinity Toolbar, Appbario Toolbar, Iminent Community Toolbar and other browser extensions developed and distributed by Conduit Ltd. This plugin is not a computer virus, but it can be extremely intrusive so the general piece of advice is to remove Eazel Toolbar from your computer right now. Read more »

Deal Boat

Posted by on March 28, 2013 4 comments
Deal Boat

Are you looking for a program which could display money saving deals whenever you shop online? Are you thinking about installing Deal Boat add-on onto your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer browsers? Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that you should be extremely cautious about this suspicious application. Is the program already presenting you with various saving deals and coupons whenever you visit online shops and you have not even downloaded it from the official website deal-boat.com? Maybe it has entered the computer alongside recently downloaded programs? Continue reading to find out why we recommend having Deal Boat removed from the PC. Read more »

Discount Buddy

Posted by on March 28, 2013 1 comment
Discount Buddy

Discount Buddy is a browser plugin very similar to Supreme Savings, Deals Plugin or Savings Sidekick. All of these browser extensions are developed by 215 Apps and all of them are claimed to have been created for the same purpose - to help you save money. Discount Buddy can be installed on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It is said that this browser plugin should help you save thousands of dollars a year with its coupon deals. However, quite a few users consider it a potentially unwanted application, so if you are not an avid online shopper, you are recommended to remove Discount Buddy from your computer in order to avoid any security risks. Read more »

Smiley Bar for Facebook

Posted by on March 28, 2013 No comments

Smiley Bar for Facebook is a browser extension that is supposed to enhance your overall online chatting experience via Facebook. It is clear that emoticons enliven your chat and you are able to express your emotions better. Therefore, your need for emoticons is a great market for such extensions as Smiley Bar for Facebook. However, it is very common for this browser plugin to get installed on your computer together with freeware and you simply do not notice how this extensions gets in. If you do not want to have this plugin, or if you notice that it exhibits annoying behavior, you should remove Smiley Bar for Facebook from your computer right now. Read more »

Prize-Party

Posted by on March 28, 2013 No comments

Prize-Party is a browser hijacker that changes your home page and search engine settings without your permission. It is not a genuine computer virus, but it can seriously jeopardize your system security by exposing you to various third party websites. It happens so, because Prize-Party is related to a list of coupon and commercial webpages, and it actively promotes them. It goes without saying that being exposed to a list of third party unverified websites increases the possibility of getting infected with malware. Therefore, it is important that you remove Prize-Party from your computer immediately. Read more »

Pushdo Trojan

Posted by on March 27, 2013 No comments

Pushdo Trojan is an exceptionally dangerous Windows infection which was first detected in September of 2007. Unfortunately, the sinister program has prevailed and even became stronger. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the malicious Trojan can be spread various security vulnerabilities, including corrupted bundled downloads and spam email attachments. If you notice a suspicious email received from an unknown sender with the subject line “Card from Adult Friend Finder” (or similar), you should remove it without opening. Read more »

MsCtfMonitor.exe

Posted by on March 27, 2013 No comments

MsCtfMonitor.exe is a malicious process file that is related to XP Defender 2013 group of fake antivirus programs. This file is classified as cloaked malware, which means that it stealthily enters your system and tries to remain undetected for as long as possible in order for the malicious program (it is related to) to reach its goals. Basically it means that if you have MsCtfMonitor.exe on your PC, there is a 100% chance that you are infected with other malware as well (most likely - rogue antispyware), so if you decide to remove MsCtfMonitor.exe, be sure to terminate all the related applications as well. Read more »

System message – Sector Not Found

Posted by on March 27, 2013 No comments
System message – Sector Not Found

System message – Sector Not Found is a fake alert which follows the deceitful, clandestine System Repair. The fictitious system defragmenter may release various pop-up notifications and recommendations regarding the security of your personal computer. Needless to say, if the program has appeared on your PC without prior request and you have not downloaded it, there is no doubt that it is fictitious. Additionally, you should realize that no system optimizer could fix lost hard drive space or decrease allegedly critical RAM temperatures. Should you pay money for the full version of System Repair? On the contrary! You should delete the program from the computer because it is the only way to remove System message – Sector Not Found alert and other bogus notifications. Read more »

PC Fix Speed Virus

Posted by on March 27, 2013 1 comment
PC Fix Speed Virus

PC Fix Speed Virus is a fake registry cleaner that pretends it can optimized your system and help you improve your overall system performance. Although this program is not a genuine virus, you cannot leave it on your PC. Its malicious nature manifests in the fact that PC Fix Speed Virus cannot be removed from Control Panel, unless you buy the full version of this application. No legitimate program would make you buy the license in exchange for the possibility to remove it. Therefore, you have to acquire a powerful antimalware tool and remove PC Fix Speed Virus from your PC as soon as possible. Read more »