Anti-spyware 101

Ilivid.com is a website that distributes iLivid Free Download Manager. If you have found yourself at the website, you most probably got redirected after having clicked a pop-up ad, or an embedded text-link. iLivid is well-known as a potentially unwanted application that can modify your browser settings and install a number of additional applications neither of us needs. However, it is not a computer infection, and users need to understand that if they do not install iLivid via ilivid.com, then it is very likely that the application has arrived bundled with freeware. Read more »

AppToU is an adware application that can slow down your browser and spam you with annoying commercial advertisements. The main excuse this application makes is that AppToU should help you save money on your purchases online. In other words, AppToU should provide you with information on optimal price list throughout an extensive list of online stores. Unfortunately, the application does not seem to do anything of the kind, and if you have it installed on your computer, it would be in your best interest to remove AppToU right now. Adware applications are not dangerous computer infections, but they could be risky. Read more »

StormVade Ads are different types of advertisements displayed by the adware program StormVade, which is installed as a browser add-on. The application is supposed to enhance your experience on the Internet. It displays web banners, pop-up advertisements, in-line ads, coupons and interstitial advertisements. The browser add-on is sponsored by many advertisers, which means that some of the ads displayed by StormVade may have nothing in common with your interests. StormVade Ads may promote computer applications, online games, health products, quizzes, etc. By displaying advertisements, StormVade does not endorse third party websites, which is why you should be very careful when browsing those websites. StormVade Ads may take you to scam websites and fake installers, which may results in data loss or some system performance related issues. Given these features of the application, it is advisable to remove it from the computer. Read more »

If you have downloaded Weatheritup application and now wonder whether it can be trusted, you should know that it cannot be considered a serious infection and thus you can keep it on your PC; however, users’ experience related to this program is rather controversial. Some of them have observed that it does not work as it should, which might mean that it is a useless piece of software. Actually, only Mozilla Firefox users can use it because it is not compatible with other browsers. However, if you still notice anything strange related with Weatheritup, you should definitely erase it from the system by using the instructions provided below. Read more »

HulaToo Deals might start appearing on your screen after you install advertising-supported application on your system. It is not difficult to download and install them because they are usually distributed with a help of other applications. HulaToo Deals is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which suggest that it is going to bother you whichever browser you use. Luckily, you can erase HulaToo Deals and stop its annoying activities. If you still do not understand why we recommend erasing it, you should definitely consider the fact that it is going to display different kinds of advertisements for you. You will never know when they are going to appear and you will not be able to turn them off easily. Read more »

HQ-Video is a browser extension which you may recognize as HQ Video Profession, HQVid1.9v3, HQTotalS, or HQ Video Pro as well. Malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have discovered that the application can use a variety of different names in order to conceal its presence. This is because authentic security software is set to detect and delete this advertisement supported program. The plugin can display irritating pop-ups, show commercial advertisements and connect to the Internet in a secretive manner. Needless to say, it is most disturbing that the application can enter the PC without your permission. You definitely should remove HQ-Video if it was installed silently. The report explains how you can delete the infection from the operating system. Read more »

Nymaim is a malicious ransomware which may be used to trick you into giving up your money to virtual schemers. Even though the infection cannot spread itself, it could be infiltrated onto your computer in a deceptive manner. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, the infection can be distributed via bundled downloads, fake media players, video codecs or corrupted links displayed on porn websites. If you do not remove Nymaim Trojan from the PC, this infection could paralyze your Windows operating system. The notification displayed by the malicious Trojan could present highly misleading information rushing you to pay fees for the restoration of access to the desktop. Instead of wasting your money, you should delete the infection from the system because this is the only way to ensure that your financial and virtual security is not manipulated by schemers. Read more »