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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…
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0316 is a potentially unwanted application (PUP) that is detected by various AV programs. The adware is compatible with favorite browsers like Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome, and is known to generate multiple pop-up ads, in-text ads, and banners. Due to…
EazyZoom, or Ads by EazyZoom, is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is compatible with most browsers. As its title suggests, EazyZoom promises to upgrade browsing experience by zooming desired images. Instead, the program will only fill your…
The XTab tool is a program that enters your computer through bundled downloads. It may be described as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that acts as a browser hijacker. Once it is running on your PC, XTab will change your…
W32.HfsAdware.C3E7 is a regular adware program that invades your computer with numerous pop-ups, in-text ads, and banners. It may appear as a browser tool, BHO (Browser Helper Object), extension or plug-in that fits with popular browsers like Explorer, Firefox, and…
The Nginx Virus is a type of malware detected by various AV tools as a browser hijacker. It is compatible with most major browsers. The infection process may start with a redirection to a web page containing an error message…
Win32.Application.OpenCandy.G is described as a potentially unwanted program that aims at popular browsers (Explorer, Firefox, Chrome). PUPs are known to invade computers with adware and toolbars that may lead to further contamination with malware. In order to rid your computer…
Ads by Com NotificationV11.03 is a typical adware program that may sneak into any computer through bundled downloads or with the help of social apps. Ads by Com NotificationV11.03 generates numerous pop-up ads and banners and intervenes with the browsing…
Experts describe Noteupgrade.theupdateschecker.org as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). What the misleading website usually does is display numerous pop-up windows that may redirect the user to unsafe pages. The pop-ups may be to notify him about an update or to…
Hao.360.cn is a Chinese domain that is linked to a browser hijacker. The latter may alter your browser settings, change your homepage and search engine to Hao.360.cn. Also, your tabs may be generated by Hao.360.cn. The web page, which is…
Websearch.coolsearches.info is a search engine classified as a browser hijacker that affects your default search provider and changes your home page. Needless to say, Websearch.coolsearches.info is a potentially unsafe domain that may expose your computer to various threats. How Did…
db444.exe is a Trojan horse that may sneak into any computer. Trojans are usually camouflaged as a legitimate piece of software that users would like to install. Once the file is executed, the Trojan can perform various malicious operations on…
Apps Hat promises to enhance video viewing on websites like YouTube, but as a matter of fact, it’s described as adware. Usually, it infiltrates your computer when you download freeware, a process known as bundled downloading. Once Apps Hat is…
