Category Archives: Browser Extensions
Ikasutmi
Ikasutmi is an extension that, in some cases, has been found to be forced upon users. It was found that the users were pushed to install this add-on via a page that might have been opened in full-screen. At this time, the page no longer works because the installer has been disabled. All in all, this could be one of the many ways this extension is distributed, and so it might be spread still. Were you introduced to the installer of this add-on via a suspicious pop-up or a bundled installer? Maybe you have no clue where this extension came from at all? ...
SoLucky
Have you downloaded SoLucky yourself or has it slithered in without your permission? Needless to say, if the latter is your situation, you should be concerned about the removal of this strange and unfamiliar piece of software. And if you have let it in yourself, you must be uncertain about this extension; otherwise, you would not be researching its removal. According to our research, the add-on can record information using tracking cookies, and it might show advertisements and surveys. These are the main reasons to delete SoLucky from your operating system. Of course, since this extension is not identified as a threat, you have to weigh all risks yourself. ...
Search.searchmmap.com
Like most of the browser hijackers, Search.searchmmap.com should replace user’s default browser preferences, and it may display modified search results. In such case, if you continue using the application, with time it might start showing unreliable pop-ups, banners, sponsored ads, or even other content that could be promoting suspicious third-party software, doubtful web pages, sites with malicious content, etc. Naturally, because of this, we would advise users to remove the browser hijacker before it has the chance to display any harmful content. ...
The Fulltab
The Fulltab is a suspicious program, to put it lightly. During its detailed analysis, our malware experts have found out that it functions in a rather invasive manner. Due to such functionality, this application has been classified as a browser hijacker that no user should have active on their PC. Unfortunately, quite a few users already have it active on their personal computer since it is advertised in a misleading manner, to say the least. You might come across claims stating that this suspicious application should be used to improve your online experience. ...
Torpedo Deals
A new browser extension called Torpedo Deals was recently categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it might connect to the Internet without the user’s permission or show him targeted advertising content. The application is a browser extension that changes your new tab page with a particular search engine. Based on the information we gathered while researching the software, there is a possibility it could collect your browsing data and place third-party advertisements that might be potentially dangerous. If you would rather avoid such content, we recommend erasing the extension from the browser as soon as possible. ...
GetCouponsFast Toolbar
GetCouponsFast Toolbar is a browser extension from the Mindspark family. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program because it may have particular features that are not welcomed by most of the users. What’s more, the program might be installed on a target computer without user’s permission or by accident. If you did not want to have this extension, you should remove GetCouponsFast Toolbar from your computer before this program redirects you to potentially harmful sites. There is a list of potential security issues you could face if you keep an unwanted program on your computer, so the sooner you get rid of it, the better. ...
SimplePictureEdit Toolbar
If you installed SimplePictureEdit Toolbar on your computer, then you should know that many cyber security experts have classified as a potentially unwanted program and suggest removing it. We happen to agree with this move because we also find this program useless and unreliable. In fact, its purpose is to replace your web browser’s homepage/new tab page address to show you commercial advertisements in the search results of its featured search engine. Furthermore, this search engine is guaranteed to collect information about you personalize the promoted links you see. We find this problematic because there is no telling whether the promoted content is safe and there is a good chance that some of it is not. ...
MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar
No doubt MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar belongs to the Mindspark family, and as many other applications created by this publisher, it is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Apparently, the software could change your browser preferences by placing its search engine as your new tab page or start page. The reason users might install this threat willingly is because it promises a personalized calendar that can help plan various events and keep track of them. However, despite the good first impression, this application could make, its continuous usage may show you its other side. To be more precise, our specialists report that the PUP’s search engine might display malicious advertising content. Naturally, if you do not want even to risk receiving harmful content, you should erase MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar with the instruction available below this text or trustworthy antimalware software. ...
Picasti Extension
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. ...
DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar
DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar is yet another questionable program that comes from the infamous Mindspark family. Like the majority of other applications developed by this group, it has been classified as a potentially unwanted program. This classification has been made by our malware researchers as they have discovered that it exhibits quite a few suspicious features. Another major reason it has been categorized in such a way is the questionable distribution methods used to spread it. To find out more about the overall functionality of this suspicious program and to understand why its complete removal is recommended, be sure to read the rest of this report. Below, we provide a detailed removal guide that will allow you to delete DiscoverLiveRadio Toolbar in its entirety. ...
