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Monthly Archives July 2013
MediaGet Toolbar
MediaGet Toolbar is a browser plugin which is advertised through mediaget.ourtoolbar.com. PC users usually decide to install the application in order to enable easy-access links to specific websites on the web browsers. Unfortunately, the toolbar appears to have been developed so that more users would employ Conduit search software, Registry Mechanic and TuneUp Utilities 2013. Other Conduit programs (e.g. DivX Toolbar, Sweetdreams-49) act in the exact same manner. ...
Mandiant U.S.A. Cyber Security Virus
It does not seem like the ransomware infections are going to leave you alone anytime soon, because there is a new computer threat on the loose called Mandiant U.S.A. Cyber Security Virus. It comes from the notorious Ukash Virus group, and it is distributed by the Urausy Trojan. This infection terrorizes users in the United States, making them think that they have violated several laws and so their computers have been locked up. In order to remove Mandiant U.S.A. Cyber Security Virus, you need to unlock your PC. ...
Bizcoaching
Based on its payload Bizcoaching is an adware program that is basically identical to Buildathome.info that has been discussed previously. This application comes along with freeware programs and it affects all main browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. It does not really matter which default search engine you use, because Bizcoaching displays pop-up adverts regardless of your browser settings. ...
Safesaver.net
It you accidentally land on safesaver.net website you encounter a browser extension that says it is a “brand new cross browser add-on that helps you get the best online shopping experience.” Nevertheless, in general it is recommended to remove Safe Saver from your browser, because this browser extension uses cookies to collect your web browsing data, and the collected information could be easily misused by a third party, which you certainly do not want. ...
DomaIQ
DomaIQ or Adware.DomaIQ is not an infection you want to deal with. Even though in domaiq.com it is stated that the application offers authentic software installation services, it has been discovered that the application bundles downloads. Unfortunately, in many cases adware is installed alongside other programs without your knowledge. ...
Search Deals
Search Deals is a browser add-on available online on its official websites. The application is categorized as adware because of the pop-up coupons and displays, but from the first sight, it may seem that that Search Deals is a very useful and user-friendly application. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, which means that you will be monitored on each of these browsers while using the Internet. ...
Inksdata.com
If you are being spammed with countless commercial pop-up ads, you need to check whether you are infected with Inksdata.com adware or not. This adware application generates a series of annoying pop-ups and exposes you to a number of potentially harmful links and websites. You need to remove Inksdata.com immediately, otherwise you could get infected with really dangerous computer threat, and it would result in a data leak and system crash. ...
Include-it.net
Spyware researchers rush to warn you about Include-it.net. Currently the domain of this website appears to be inactive; however, some computer users state that their browsing sessions are still rerouted to this suspicious website. Right now the site offers web search services; however, you should not trust them at any point. ...
Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué virus
Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué virus is a dangerous ransomware infection which you should remove from the PC once you find that you are supposedly contacted by the French police and the Minister of the Interion (Ministère de l'Intérieur). The threat generates a full-screen warning according to which the user is obligated to pay a fine of €100. The requirement should be disregarded as Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué virus is a scam, which has a lot of different variants worldwide. ...
Buildathome.info
If you have installed Coupon Companion on your PC it is very likely that you are experiencing onslaughts of commercial advertisements by Buildathome.info. Were you to try and access the Buildathome.info website, you would see that you are simply being displayed a list of search results with the same keyword. It is immediately suspicious, so there is no need to say that you need to remove Buildathome.info from your PC as soon as possible. ...
