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CoupSeek, also known as Ads by CoupSeek and CoupSeek Ads, is a typical adware program that aims at popular browsers (Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) and generates intrusive ad-related content. Like any other potentially unwanted program, CoupSeek is downloaded by the user…
Plain Savings, also known as Ads by Plain Savings, is a typical adware program, promising to improve online shopping. It acts as a browser extension that, once installed, will flood you with pop-ups, in-text ads, and banners. Plain Savings will…
Chart Choosing Ads is defined as a potentially unwanted program that alters your browser and interferes with the PC overall performance. It works equally well on favorite browsers like Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. Once installed, it generates numerous pop-ups, in-text…
Malware researchers describe Blue Bulletin, also known as Ads by Blue Bulletin, as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that generates ad-related content. It is compatible with the most preferred browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, and Explorer. You have probably downloaded…
Secure Downloader may be described as a potentially unwanted program that promises to scan various files and downloads with the help of more than 40 anti-malware tools for free. Needless to say, Secure Downloader makes your system more vulnerable to…
Sad Cloud, also known as Ads by Sad Cloud, has been detected as a potentially unwanted program that affects your browser and PC overall performance. It is compatible with favorite browsers such as Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, and it generates…
What Is Trovi.com? Trovi.com is a domain connected with redirecting URLs of websites. The landing pages may contain spam, advertisements and some sort of malicious scripts. You could end up on scam pages stating that you have malware or an…
Antivirus PRO 2015 is another rogue AV, developed to scare users into thinking their PCs have been contaminated with malware through bogus system scan. Users should not pay attention to its notifications and should not get tricked into purchasing its…
What is NanoCore? How to remove NanoCore Trojan from your PC or Mac? The NanoCore Trojan is a dangerous malware threat which is designed mainly for Microsoft Windows computers. It can be acquired from various sources, every attack campaign can…
Another ransomware attack has been detected to invade the systems of Danish chiropractors. The ransomware is dubbed Pacman and spreads via email. The corrupted messages contain a link to Dropbox where Pacman is hidden. Researchers believe the malicious software’s author…
Fruit Basket is yet another typical adware program developed by SuperWeb LLC. Fruit Basket may look like a useful application, but its downsides exceed any potentially good features. It promises to enhance your browsing experience, for instance while shopping online,…
Rogue AV programs never seem to take a rest. Protective Antivirus 2015 is one of the latest rogues and has been set to scare users through fake detection of Trojans or other malware. Users should not be alarmed by any…
Skypemoticons is classified as a PUP (potentially unwanted program). Once applied to the computer, various pop-up ads, banners and in-text links will start appearing and interrupting normal browsing activities. When installed, Skypemoticons will alter the default settings of your PC…
DizzyDing also known as Ads by DizzyDing is defined as a typical adware program compatible with Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. After installed, DizzyDing will generate numerous pop-ads and banners and will interfere with the browser performance. Its uninstallation is advisory…
Windows StartUp Repair is described as a rogue defragmenter. Its purpose is to interrupt your ability to view files and increase your PC’s vulnerability. Users should not be misguided by its name – Windows StartUp Repair has nothing to do…
StealRat is described as a backdoor Trojan that has been executing spam-related attacks. The Trojan infects users through malicious websites visits. The threat can be quite persistent since most traditional security protocols cannot detect it. Once contaminated, the victim’s computer…
1-844-332-7029 is yet another fake tech-support scam that tricks users into thinking they have been infected with malware. Actually, a possible outline if you see this number is that adware has entered your computer. How Does 1-844-332-7029 Appear on My…
Defender Pro 2015 is described by malware experts as a rogue anti-virus program. Its sole purpose is to make users believe they have several threatening issues running on their computers. Once installed, Defender Pro 2015 ‘detects’ numerous viruses and other…
A1 PC Cleaner is a free tool that claims to be an optimization program for PC performance enhancement. Supposedly it should defend your computer from various threats, fix Internet speed issues, remove registry errors and delete unnecessary files. However, users…
If you see an update stating “Adobe Flash Player is out-of-date”, you should be alerted. The pop-up window is fake and has nothing to do with Adobe. It is an indication of adware infiltration. It will keep opening up every…
