Picasti Extension Removal Guide

Picasti Extension is actually a browser extension that no longer seems to function. What’s more, it has already been removed from its only official source where it was available for installation, the Chrome web store. But this is not the only reason why we believe that this questionable tool has nothing to do on your system. We think that it is possible that its presence may indicate multiple system security threats. Therefore, we have categorized this extension as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Obviously, this means that this program is the least dangerous one you may have on your computer, but its presence can still cause you some undesirable moments. In fact, we recommend that you remove Picasti Extension from your computer. But we have a hunch that this will not even be the only application that needs removal.

This PUP was formerly available in the Chrome web store (“chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/picasti/mhgcdjhdeoinadoehjnbfnddbeniklkf”) as the only official place to install it from. However, if you try to reach this URL, you will only find a 404 error page because even the web store exiled this PUP when it proved to be unreliable. This is certainly not a good sign if you have this infection on board. Although, there is no more threat for you on the official front, since this useless extension is no longer distributed, there is another, a more dangerous way in which it can infiltrate your system.

You must have heard of or even installed free software bundles already. What you may not know is that these bundles can contain several malicious software installers along with potentially unwanted applications and legitimate free software. Installing such a package could cause some serious system security-related issues for you. Such a bundle may pack browser hijackers, fake alerts, adware programs, and more. This is why you need to be very careful what kinds of websites you use to download free programs or other files (music and movies). We suggest that you always visit official and reputable websites whenever you want to download free files and programs as well as updates. Ending up on an unfamiliar torrent or shareware page could result in your clicking on the wrong third-party ad and dropping a malicious bundle onto your system.

But you may also encounter such ads if an adware program managed to crawl onto your system previously. Such an infection can spy on you, i.e., gather information about your browsing habits and more, and share it with third parties so that you could be targeted with relevant advertising. The obvious downside of this is that cyber criminals can exploit this and send ads to your screen that would serve as traps and you could end up on malicious websites and being scammed if you happened to click on them. We believe that it is best for you to delete Picasti Extension and scan your system with a free online malware scanner that you can trust in order to find all other potential threat sources as well.

This browser extension had a very strange function. Actually, it claimed that it shows you “funny pictures” of Picasso in a modern style. Who on Earth would need that? But it does not matter anymore since this PUP does not even work now. There still could be hidden functions, though, such as third-party advertising, which could pose a threat to your system. It is never safe to keep an application on board that does not or only partly functions. You can never know how cyber crooks may be able to exploit such a tool. If you do not want to end up on malicious websites and become the next victim of an online crime or drop more dangerous malware infections onto your machine, we advise you to delete Picasti Extension as fast as you can say “potentially unwanted program.”

As a matter of fact, it does not even take more time to remove Picasti Extension from your Google Chrome browser than saying that. If you are unfamiliar with the process of removing extensions from your browser, please follow our instructions below this article. Of course, this is only the first step you are taking towards a clean system and you definitely should not stop here. We recommend that you remain consistent and take down all possible malware threats one by one. But, if you do not want to wage this malware war single-handedly, we suggest that you find a decent anti-malware application to automatically take care of all security-related issues for you.

How to remove Picasti Extension from browser

Google Chrome

1. Tap Alt+F and choose Settings.
2. Click on Extensions in the left panel.
3. Select the extension and click on the trash can icon on the right.
4. Press Remove.