StudyHQ Toolbar

StudyHQ Toolbar

In the spirit of the upcoming school year, Mindspark released a special malicious toolbar just for this occasion called StudyHQ Toolbar. This toolbar features links and bookmarks to third-party websites. However, this time, the developers went out of their way to create their own website dedicated for this toolbar. Nevertheless, the website’s functions are just laughable and are of no use to anyone. The toolbar also features a Mindspark-created search engine that is also of questionable usefulness. All in all, this toolbar is bad news, but if you are not convinced, then read this article and come to your own conclusions. Read more »

FirstOffer

FirstOffer

FirstOffer, as you may guess, is an application that displays you coupons with best deals when you go shopping online. But do not rush to download this annoying program because, as a matter of fact, it is just another useless ad-supported program that is mainly beneficial for its creators. The truth is that you can never really trust third-party advertisements 100%, no matter in what form they appear on your screen; may be pop-up ads, banners, or coupons, to name a few. The ads are served from remote adware servers and might redirect you to potentially malicious websites. If FirstOffer is on your computer, it is also likely that there are other infections present as well. All in all, we recommend that you remove FirstOffer as soon as you can. Keeping it on your computer may not save you money, but it may put your virtual security at risk instead. Read more »

AutoTinker

If you think that adware programs are just insignificant nuisances, perhaps you should change your point of view, especially if you have AutoTinker on your PC. This adware program can be used by cyber criminals for malware distribution. As a result, the application might inadvertently expose you to corrupted content that would ultimately lead to a system crash. We are surely painting in very dark colors, but you have to be aware of all the potential threats behind AutoTinker and remove it immediately. Luckily, it is not complicated to delete an adware program on your own, but we would still suggest investing in a licensed antispyware tool. Read more »

ExportApplicati

ExportApplicati is a misleading silly name for an adware application, because it has nothing to do with exporting. But we suggest that you export this application to the recycling bin, with the help of our removal guide, because its only objective is to show unreliable advertisements. This obnoxious browser extension is set to flood your computer’s screen with unasked-for commercial content that you definitely do not want to see. The promoted content, merchandise, and services are likely supplied by unreliable advertisers, so you should not click the ads. Furthermore, this adware can also gather information about your browsing for various purposes that we are going to discuss. So stay tuned if you want to learn more. Read more »

LuckyBrowse

LuckyBrowse

At the first sight, LuckyBrowse may look like a useful tool. The application says that you will get the most exciting stuff that is available on the Internet. However, we have heard similar promises many times before. We became suspicious of this program, and we were right, as it is only an adware application that brings no benefits to you. Moreover, by reading this article, you will learn that keeping the program on your system could even be unsafe. Read more »

Critical Security Patch for Internet Explorer

Microsoft has released its new and improved web browser, Microsoft Edge, on July 29, 2015, but this web browser is currently compatible only with Windows 10. According to the latest data, around 50 million devices are now running this version of Windows. The rest of Windows users are stuck with the good old Internet Explorer and all its vulnerabilities. The latest of these vulnerabilities is known as known by the code name “CVE-2015-2502.” This vulnerability affects the most recent versions of the browser, starting with Internet Explorer 7 and including the most recent, Internet Explorer 11. As researchers at Bromium Labs have found, IE was the most vulnerable browser of 2014, and it is unlikely that this year’s title will go to any other of the popular web browsers. Vulnerability CVE-2015-2502 is proving that to be the case. Read more »

WorldNews New Tab

WorldNews New Tab

WorldNews New Tab as its name clearly suggests is a browser extension that is supposed to provide you access to the “best news in one click.” But no matter how useful you might think this extension is, the truth of the matter is that our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com has labeled it as a potentially unwanted program, or PUP, for a reason. Since this PUP exhibits traits that might introduce you to potential security issues, you had better think again if you want to keep it. We definitely believe that your computer will be more secure after removing WorldNews New Tab from it. Read more »

Home.SearchPile.com

Home.SearchPile.com

Home.SearchPile.com is a browser hijacker that mostly affects users in Pakistan, Algeria, Iran, and Russia. Our data shows that at least 54% of the users close the site immediately upon landing, so this would imply that users understand there is nothing reliable about the site. However, the remaining 46% stay on the page, which consequently exposes them to potential security threats. In the long term, you could end up getting infected with malicious programs that will cause an ultimate system crash. Before any of that happens delete Home.SearchPile.com and everything related to this program immediately. You have to do everything it takes to protect your system and your personal information. Read more »

Pesquisa.ninja

Pesquisa.ninja

Pesquisa.ninja is not a regular search engine, and this should become obvious as soon as you encounter it. Unfortunately, this search engine can replace the homepage of your web browsers without your permission, which means that you will not even have the opportunity to decide whether or not you want to use and trust it. Luckily, this browser hijacker is not an invisible threat, and you will realize that it was installed as soon as you launch the infected browser. So far, our researchers here at Anti-Spyware-101.com have found this program to be compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers, but it is possible that other web browsers will be susceptible to this infection as well. Regardless of which of your browsers was infected with this hijacker, you must remove it before your virtual security is jeopardized. Read more »

LockerTerminal

Internet users have recently encountered new adware applications from the MultiPlug family, and LockerTerminal is one of them. The program can promise you some attractive features, but possible negative effects of its utilization will surely outweigh the positive ones. You will find your online browsing not as comfortable as it was before, and the program will also irritate you with pop-ups. Therefore, you will be acting in your own best interests by removing the application. Read more »