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ShopzyApp is described as an adware-like program that once installed may generate numerous advertisements. ShopzyApp may look like a useful application promising to enhance online shopping experience by displaying various coupons and deals. In order to stay safe and not…
A new ransomware has been discovered by security experts. The ransomware is dubbed CrypVault and there are some differences in the way it functions compared to other ransomware. The threat also goes by the name BAT_CRYPVAULT.A. Users should not be…
Price Fab, also dubbed Ads by Price Fab and Brought to You by Price Fab, is yet another adware that may be treated as a potentially unwanted program due to its tricky distribution technique. Adware usually enters the system through…
Newversionupdate.checkupdateslive.net, also known as Ads by Newversionupdate.checkupdateslive.net, is defined as a harmful domain. Once installed, the adware may generate numerous pop-ups and banners on popular browsers (Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox). Clicking any of the suggested content may redirect the user…
Helper King Ads is described as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that once installed will generate ad-supported content. When Helper King is running in the background, users may encounter various PC issues such as slow Internet connection and bad browser…
If you see pop-ups sponsored by TheComputerUpdate.be, it is most likely that you have adware in your system. As its title suggests, TheComputerUpdate.be is a suspicious website trying to convince you an update is necessary for Adobe Flash Player or…
PC Safe Antivirus is developed by Safe Samurai and is described as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The unwanted program is reported to have adware functionalities and may harvest personally identifiable information. Despite its name, PC Safe Antivirus has nothing…
Ransom:HTML/Crowti.A is a ransomware from the Ransom:win32/Crowti family. Once activated, the threat will encrypt certain files on the system and will demand a fee in order to decrypt them. Security experts from Microsoft recommend not paying the ransom. Paying is…
Winnersurvey.net is described as an unsafe domain that generates invasive ad-related content. It is suitable with popular browsers such as Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. Winnersurvey.net may sneak into the system without your knowledge or approval. It may also alter your…
SaleePalus, also known as SAlePlues/ SalePlus is a classic adware program that enters the system via bundled downloads. Once installed, the potentially unwanted program may generate numerous pop-up windows and banners, and turn random page texts into hyperlinks. Clicking any…
Fm1-Radio, also dubbed Ads by Fm1-Radio and Fm1-Radio Ads, is an adware and a potentially unwanted program. After it is installed, various ads may start appearing and interfering with your browsing acivities. The adware is compatible with popular browser (Explorer,…
What Is Bzdap.exe? Bzdap.exe is part of the Bobyzoom adware family. When the suspicious file is executed, it may install threatening browser extensions and initiate campaigns associated with further malware contamination. Research shows that the adware has different variants, and…
Malware researchers have described Ads by Name (seen as ADS BY name) as a typical adware program. When the potentially unwanted application is running in the background, numerous pop-ups may start appearing and interrupting browsing routine. Aside from the displayed…
HD4Good, also known as Ads by HD4Good is a typical adware program that promises to enhance video viewing. Instead, it generates numerous pop-up windows. No matter how intrusive and annoying the ads by HD4Good may seem, it is a legitimate…
Disk Optimizer Pro is categorized as a rogue program that promises to optimize disks. Instead of providing the guaranteed service, the rogue may consume high amounts of CPU power and may additionally install more harmful plug-ins. Disk Optimizer Pro may…
PerfectCoupon, also known as Perfect Coupon and Ads by PerfectCoupon is a typical adware program generating numerous pop-ups and banners. Researchers have added PerfectCoupon to the list of potentially unwanted applications because its behavior may be quite intrusive. Once installed,…
Crowncamp.eu is described as a suspicious browser extension that is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Explorer. Crowncamp.eu may act as a browser hijacker and may change your homepage, search provider, and tabs. Moreover, the bothersome app may generate numerous pop-ups…
Goldensearch.org is defined as a rogue search engine from the PUP (potentially unwanted program) family that may display sponsored search results and spy on browsing activities. Goldensearch.org may replace the default page on your browser and perform various suspicious activities…
Click2Save is a typical adware program that generates suspicious advertisements and may be quite intrusive. Many AV researchers have included Click2Save in the list of potentially unwanted programs. Click2Save may change various settings and interfere with the browsing routine. Its…
Ringfivesupdate.net is described as an ad-supported extension compatible with Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. Once the PUP is running in the background, various pop-up windows will start appearing. Those windows usually inform the users about missing critical updates. If tricked into…
