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SaveForFun

If you attempt to install SaveForFun from its official download page saveforfun.net, you will not succeed. Even though the page represents a download link – it is currently inactive. A notification next to the button also informs that the extension is ‘coming coon in the chrome web store’. Even though the add-on is not ready for Google Chrome users, there is no explanation why Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox users cannot install the extension onto their browsers. Nonetheless, it is most likely that the application is compatible with these browsers because you are provided with the full removal guides. All in all, we recommend that you delete SaveForFun from the browsers if you have acquired this application from an unreliable source, or if it was installed without your consent. Read more »

ViewPassword

If you see Ads by ViewPassword it is very probable that you have an annoying advertising-supported program on your system. This program not only generates annoying advertisements which might lead you to potential threats, but is also going to collect information related to your browsing habits after the installation. This unwanted software is compatible with all the major browsers, which means that there is no guarantee that you will not get in touch with it. Do you already have ViewPassword on your system? We definitely recommend erasing it without any further delay. Read more »

GigaClicks

GigaClicks, also known as the GigaClicks Crawler, is considered to be a bot used for illegal internet data collection. This bot is part of a vast network (botnet) which connects different infected systems, and this is meant to alleviate the sharing of the collected information. Needless to say, the activity of this truly suspicious application is not beneficial to you personally, and so Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you remove GigaClicks from the PC as soon as possible. If you do not delete the bot from your Windows operating system, there is a great chance that soon enough you will face various disturbing, unreliable and potentially misleading advertisements. Do you know how to remove these from the system? Continue reading to learn how. Read more »

Malware.Generic

Malware.Generic is an umbrella name for malicious computer infections which may corrupt your operating system and perform highly malicious activity. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, this name can characterize browser helper objects (BHO), adware, Trojan downloaders, keyloggers, monitoring tools, and other malicious threats. Unfortunately, these infections can enter the system secretly and run without your notice for a long time. Needless to say, if you do not remove Malware.Generic from the PC, a number of dangerous processes could be set in action, and this may lead to virtual data theft, malware infiltration and other undesirable activity. Please continue reading the report to learn how to delete all malicious infections from your personal computer. Read more »

Linkup Ransomware

If it happens that you cannot access the internet and just keep seeing the message supposedly provided by the Council of Europe, it is very probable that you have encountered Linkup ransomware whose main purpose is to extort as much money as possible from innocent computer users. This malicious software is aimed at those computer users who live in Europe; thus, there is a possibility that it will affect a wide range of computers. You should not believe any word of the fake message that you will notice every time you open your browser and we definitely not recommend doing anything that it requires. The best would be to remove Linkup ransomware entirely from your system if you want to access the internet freely again. Read more »

Vonteera

Vonteera is an adware program which you may be exposed to by bundled installers. If you pay no attention to the information that you are provided with when installing some free program, an additional program may also be installed. Vonteera is also regarded as a browser hijacker because the application changes the settings of the browsers.  The vicious adware program changes the home page and the search provider of the browsers; hence, instead of Google or any other startup website you are forced to use arabyonline.com, which is a website for Arabic-speaking computer users. We recommend that you remove this adware from the system, and the sooner you do so, the sooner you can browse the Internet as usual. Read more »

Motitags Toolbar

Motitags Toolbar

Motitags Toolbar is a browser extension that installs a new toolbar on your browser. It is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers. The toolbar has been developed to provide you with a wide range of emoticons that you could use in your instant and e-mail messages. However, computer users are generally advised to remove Motitags Toolbar from their systems, as this toolbar is also classified as potentially unwanted program that may arrive with additional functions that might expose you to potential security threats. If you want to avoid any security risks, you should uninstall Motitags Toolbar right now. Read more »

Remarkit

Remarkit is a browser plug-in. Some computer security specialists consider it an adware application. It is not a malicious computer infection, because it enters your computer only when you allow it to. Also, if you do not want to have this plug-in, you can easily remove it from your browser Remarkit. The main security issues associated with Remarkit are related to potential third party exploitation. Also, if you are a security-minded computer user, you would not want to have a plug-in that may collect information on your web browsing habits, as it might expose you to potential threats later on. Read more »

Save Clicker

Save Clicker

Those wishing to save money when shopping online could be interested in Save Clicker. This extension is represented at saveclickersoft.info and you can install it onto Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers, despite that the latter is not listed as a compatible browser. Even though the program is meant to present you with money-saving deals whenever you shop online, our researchers have discovered that this plugin is capable of virtual spying. Furthermore, the application could help the distribution of other advertisement supported programs. If you want to prevent such suspicious activity on your personal computer, we advise that you remove Save Clicker from all affected browsers. Have you performed the removal but the advertisements keep reappearing? Continue reading to learn more about adware and its removal. Read more »

Rapid-Searcher.com Search

Rapid-Searcher.com Search

Rapid-Searcher.com Search is a browser hijacker which you should delete from your operating system as soon as possible. Even though the search engine does not look malicious and it does not provide links to corrupted websites, you certainly should not trust it if it has replaced your original search tools illegally. Mischievous hijackers often imitate authentic services so that you would continue using it while malicious activity is performed. Needless to say, if you do not remove Rapid-Searcher.com Search from your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer browsers, there is a possibility that mischievous parties will leak your personal information. To avoid such activity, you need to delete the threat and make sure that your operating system is guarded reliably. Read more »