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Chthonic

You might not even know that your system contains a new banking Trojan named Chthonic; however, if your security tool detects it, you should remove it without consideration. Chthonic is a serious computer infection that is similar to previously published banking Trojan Zeus. In most cases, this infection enters unprotected systems, so there is a possibility that your security tool is unreliable or you do not have one installed on your computer. Either way, you should get rid of Chthonic as soon as possible because this Trojan might steal personal information and perform different kinds of activities behind your back. If you want to get more information about Chthonic and its removal, we suggest reading through this article. Read more »

TheaterMax

TheaterMax is an adware program that will enter your computer together with freeware applications. This program pretends that it has some useful features, such as improving your online video watching experience; however, TheaterMax cannot live up to such promises. You need to remove TheaterMax from your computer otherwise you will be bombarded with annoying commercial advertisements that will slow down your browser, exposing you to unreliable content. For that reason, you have to make sure you delete TheaterMax at once and don’t forget to get rid of other unwanted applications because you are bound to have some. Read more »

Websearch.thesearchpage.info

Websearch.thesearchpage.info

Websearch.thesearchpage.info is not a trustworthy search tool, and you should realize this the first time you use it. Even though you might expect the search engine to present search results, instead it simply redirects to the Google search pages. The search results do correspond to your search queries; however, the service is suspicious, and our malware researchers recommend removing mediators, and Websearch.thesearchpage.info works like one. Of course, this is not the main reason why you must remove Websearch.thesearchpage.info from your browsers. The suspicious search engine can track your virtual activity with the help of web cookies and then leak the collected data to unknown parties. As you can understand, it might be dangerous to have information about you and your browsing behavior tracked, especially if unreliable advertisers get involved. Unfortunately, they do. Read more »

Myplayerhd.net

Myplayerhd.net

Myplayerhd.net is a domain that will provide you with pop-ups. It has been found that these pop-ups usually offer to install Flash Player and other software for watching videos. Actually, you should not agree with the installation of any kind of software if you are not sure whether it can be fully trusted. There is a possibility that you will click on pop-ups accidentally, so it is advisable that you stop them from appearing. Users usually start seeing Myplayerhd.net pop-ups when they install adware or other undesirable programs on their computers. As you have probably understood, you will have to remove all these programs from the system in order to get rid of Myplayerhd.net pop-ups. Read more »

Popcash.net Ads

Popcash.net Ads are different types of advertisements delivered to your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and other browsers by certain adware programs. Popcash.net is a server hosting third-party advertisements, and this server can be employed by a variety of advertising-supported programs. If you find that you cannot surf the Internet as usual because of Popcash.net Ads, which include pop-ups, pop-unders, web banners, and other advertisements, that means that you have recently installed a program which should be removed from the computer as soon as possible. Read more »

Websearch.searchtheglobe.info

Websearch.searchtheglobe.info

You should not use Websearch.searchtheglobe.info as a regular search engine, because it is not a regular search engine. Its clones, including Websearch.youwillfind.info and Websearch.simplespeedy.info, are not reliable either. Our malware researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com identify the application as a browser hijacker, and even if it does not corrupt your web browsers silently, without your knowledge, its distribution is highly suspicious. It has been discovered that Websearch.searchtheglobe.info is usually distributed via highly unreliable installers that are generally used for the distribution of adware and potentially unwanted programs. If this is the software the hijacker has entered your PC with, you will need to delete this malware as soon as you remove Websearch.searchtheglobe.info itself. Even though the threats installed with the hijacker may be more intrusive and more dangerous, we have prepared this report to help you delete the browser hijacker. Read more »

Price-hero

Price-hero

You cannot treat Price-hero as a beneficial browser extension, because it is just a worthless advertisement-supported program -- one that, based on false promises, you will install on your PC. Most computer users, like you, install Price-hero, because the app should provide an opportunity to save money. The deals and pop-up offers displayed by the program should be helpful; however, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have serious doubts about this. In fact, after examining the program, we have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to remove Price-hero. Of course, you do not need to panic if you find the program on your PC, but you should not postpone its removal for much longer. Read more »

DealsFinderPro

DealsFinderPro

DealsFinderPro is a browser add-on supporting Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The program displays third-party advertisements, and, hence, is categorized as adware. If you do not remove this program from the PC, you risk your privacy and the performance of the PC. How is that possible? Keep on reading to find out why you should not trust DealsFinderPro and other similar programs. Read more »

Ads By Browsersappv2.3

Ads By Browsersappv2.3 is the label of pop-up advertisements displayed by the adware program Browsers App, also spelt BrowsersApp. These pop-ups are shown while browsing commercial and non-commercial websites, and our advice is that you ignore those ads and take action to remove the program. The adware program displaying pop-ups, web banners, and other advertisements labeled “Ads By Browsersappv2.3” is based on the Crossrider platform, and is also capable of altering its name. For example, the program can be presented as Browsers App or Browser App; moreover, different versions of the program are available, including Browsersappv2.3 and Browsersappv3.1. Read more »

NewYTadBlocker ads

NewYTadBlocker ads are annoying pop-up advertisements that appear on your browser’s window whenever you access a partner website. These advertisements are generated by a potentially unwanted program called YoutubeAdBlocker. It is a rather old application that has been covered before, but it seems that there are several versions of the same program out there, and it is bothering computer users again. Quite obviously, you need to uninstall YoutubeAdBlocker if you want to get rid of NewYTadBlocker ads for good. While you are at it, please make sure to run a full system scan with a reliable antispyware tool. Read more »