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Allwownewz.com
If you are not a fan of push notifications on your screen, you may want to stay away from websites like Allwownewz.com. Our specialists say that it is an adware server, which is why its notifications could be full of advertisements from different third parties. Merely visiting the website is not enough to receive notifications as the site has to be permitted to display them. Therefore, it might tempt users to give the needed permission in exchange for being able to watch some video. If you do not think it is a fair trade, we advise not to provide the adware server any permissions. ...
NewVideoSearch
NewVideoSearch is a browser extension that promises “easy access to search, images, videos and news.” Thus, if it is difficult for you to access such content, you might think that this extension could be handy to you. However, before clicking the download button, we recommend learning more about it as reading an application’s description is never enough. Our researchers have tested this plugin, so if you read our full report, you can learn how the application works, where it might come from, and how it could be erased. If you are mostly interested in its deletion, you may want to check the instructions placed below the article. ...
ConverterSearchHd
When you think that the people behind all these “Converter” extensions couldn’t get any more creative, they surprise you once again. Meet ConverterSearchHd, the newest addition to the group that consists of CoverterSearchNow, TheConverterSerch, AllConvertersSearches, and many other Chrome extensions that are supposed to “convert.” Do they actually convert? Well, perhaps. They might redirect you to third-party sites that offer such services. But the problem is that those apps are often there on your browser even if you didn’t have any plans to have them originally. So, if you didn’t want it, how about removing ConverterSearchHd today? ...
IStreamSearch
What’s so special about IStreamSearch? To be honest, there’s nothing that unique about this application. This browser extension is practically identical to GamerSearch, AllRadioSearch, NewVideoSearch, and several other applications that reach users through various channels. Although none of these extensions are direct cybersecurity threats, they can also be considered potentially unwanted programs. it means that they can enter your system unexpectedly, and then you have to look for ways to remove them. Luckily, it is easy to remove IStreamSearch and all the other similar extensions. If you want to do it manually, scroll down to the removal instructions below. ...
GamerSearch
Even if you are an avid online gamer, you probably should stay away from something like GamerSearch. Judging from the name, this application might sound like something that can help you find all sorts of games easier, but our research team says that this app is a potentially unwanted program. It means that this application may exhibit some behavioral patterns that could be quite annoying. What’s more, it could’ve entered your system accidentally, too. If you don’t want to keep this application, you can remove GamerSearch by following the instructions you will find at the bottom of this description. ...
AllRadioSearch
If you are looking for a better way to search, you might come across a browser application called AllRadioSearch that claims to offer “the best way to search.” However, in reality, the application might not provide any advanced tools, and searching with its provided search tool might feel the same as surfing via well-known search engines like Google or Yahoo. However, it is to you to decide if the extension is worth your time. Of course, if you want to gather more information about it before deciding it, we invite you to read our full report. We can also offer our deletion instructions located below if you want to learn how to remove AllRadioSearch manually. If you have any questions, you can always use our comments section. ...
Flow
If you are looking for ways to enhance your browsing experience, and you use Google Chrome, you may encounter a browser extension called Flow. The first thing you should know about it is that it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs. Consequently, some users may find it annoying. If you want to learn more about the application and its working manner, we invite you to read our full report. In case you are looking for guidance while erasing Flow manually, we could offer you our deletion instructions located below this text. ...
PDF To Pro
PDF To Pro might seem like a useful tool, but we recommend not to rush with its installation as we believe there are things users ought to know about it first. For instance, you may want to know that the extension falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs. It does not mean that it is malicious, but it suggests that it could have functionality that you might find irritating. To learn more about it, you could read the rest of this article. Below it, you can find our deletion instructions that show how to remove PDF To Pro manually from your browser. If you have any questions about the potentially unwanted program after reading our text, you could leave us a message in the comments section. ...
Moba Ransomware
Moba Ransomware is very sneaky and also very dangerous. Although it is not complex in its structure, this malware hits where it hurts the most – the personal files. If you have tons of photos and videos of memorable moments, as well as documents that are important for school or work, you might find yourself in a terrible situation if the threat invades your operating system. After your files are encrypted by it, you cannot read them, and that means that you basically cannot access them normally. Note that the “.moba” extension attached to the original names is just a mere marker, and there is no point in removing it. ...
Findmedia.biz
If you get redirected to a website called Findmedia.biz, you might be asked to verify that you are not a robot by pressing Allow. Such a suggestion ought to seem odd because you usually have to confirm that you are not a robot by ticking a checkbox, solving simple problems, or entering a generated code. Research shows that this website is an adware server, which means it could show ads from various third parties. Truth be told, such content could appear on your screen if you click the Allow button as the adware server asks. If you want to know why clicking the Allow button could result in you seeing advertisements from the discussed website, we invite you to read our full report. ...
