There are times when even legitimate programs can prove to be barely useful. It can be easily applied to Tidy Network. It is an advertisement program that can be found at TidyNetwork.com. This adware program allows its clients to utilize Virtual Layer Advertising platform for commercial ads. It means that if a particular website is included in Read more »
FBI Cybercrime Division
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 29, 2013
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FBI Cybercrime Division is a ransomware infection target at computers running Windows operating system. It can be detected on computers in the U.K, the U.S., France, Finland and so one. The reason why this threat is labeled as ransomware is the way the threat affects the PC. Like other threats categorized under ransomware, FBI Cybercrime Division disables the access to the system by altering the Registry and creating new files and processes. Moreover, in order to make the users of the victimized computers pay money voluntarily, the threat displays a fraudulent notification. The warning which is supposedly sent from FBI Cybercrime Division is not the first instances known to malware researchers. Another version containing the credentials of the institution is known as being spread by the Trojan Reveton. In either case, the removal of the threat is a must. Read more »
PriceBlink
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 29, 2013
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PriceBlink is a browser add-on which you can install on your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Internet Explorer. It can be downloaded as a bundled download as such applications as Priceblink are very often promoted through bundled downloads. Moreover, the plug-in can be acquired from priceblink.com free of charge. Its function is to provide the user with the lowest price available from another retailer while browsing some online shop. If Priceblink has been installed unexpectedly and you want to remove it, you can do it by using a powerful spyware removal tool or by following the instructions provided below. Read more »
Portaldosites
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 26, 2013
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Portaldosites or portaldosites.com is a browser engine that can change the setting of the major browsing tools. Normally, the changes are made while running the installer of freeware or shareware that suggests installing additional add-on, toolbar or some other application. Once you find that Portaldosites has become you home page and you find the same address when a new tab is opened, you should not wait and remove the hijacker from the system. Read more »
Babylon Search
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 26, 2013
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Babylon Search is a search engine that is part of the Babylon browser plugins, add-ons and other application developed by Babylon. Babylon mainly focuses on providing online translation function, and the Babylon dictionary can be downloaded at babylon.com. Along with the dictionary you can choose whether you want to install Babylon Toolbar and change your home page to Babylon Search (isearch.babylon.com). However, the problem is that Babylon Search often comes with commercial advertisements that may be and even expose you to malware infections. Thus, it is highly recommended to remove Babylon Search from your system. Read more »
ChatZum Search
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 26, 2013
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ChatZum Search or simply search.chatzum.com is a search engine which you may be offered to use while running the installer of a program which contains ChatZum toolbar. The toolbar, according to its website chatzum.com, is said to zoom or magnify a picture on Facebook by hover the mouse over it. As the application is available on different websites, you should always pay close attention to the information provided in installer. If you find that you do not like the terms presented, you should not install the software at all. Read more »
HeadlineAlley Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 26, 2013
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HeadlineAlley Toolbar is a browser plug-in which is supposed to help computer users and active news readers find the latest news. The add-on works on two browsers which Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. It is owned by Mindspark which develops various applications for different browsing tools. HeadlineAlley Toolbar has its official website headlinealley.com, according to which the toolbar is a must-have add-on for any news lover. Unfortunately, the toolbar has been found to cause some trouble to those computer users who do not like reading instructions, license agreements and other contents related to the use of some products or services as it can change your home page if you do not pay attention to the information provided. Read more »
BullVid Download Manager
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 25, 2013
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BullVid Download Manager is a free application which is said to help you access your preferred videos much faster. It enables you to start watching a movie before it has been downloaded completely. The application works on such websites rapidshare.com, hotfile.com and many others. However, not only this application is powered with various features; it can also be bundled with other programs. In fact, if the program is downloaded from bullvid.com, the installer suggests that you install Search-Results Toolbar and make other changes. Read more »
Qvo6.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on April 24, 2013
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Qvo6.com is a search engine which can become the search provider and home page of your browser and keep redirecting you to particular websites. This search engine is also referred to as a browser hijacker or redirect virus due to the redirection caused. It is owned by Magic Forever Technology Limited and the search results provided to the users are returned from Yahoo! Search, Google and Bing. The Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you do not use qvo6.com and the options presented in order not to introduce any dramatic changes to the system. Read more »
Interpol Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 24, 2013
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Interpol Virus is a ransomware infection which has been created to make computer users think that it is a legitimate warning initiated by Interpol. The misleading message contains the credentials of the institution even though it has nothing to do with its creators. In order to deceive the user into paying a particular sum of money, Interpol Virus disables access to the system. The user is restricted from accessing the desktop or any other parts of the system, which is why it is necessary to remove threat by implementing a powerful malware removal tool. Read more »
