Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
Biggamecountdown toolbar is a browser extension, created by Mindspark that may be downloaded from their website biggamecountdown.com or might in some cases come bundled with other programs. Some users classify the browser into the PUP category (Potentially Unwanted Program). Biggamecountdown.com…
pluslivetechhelp-website.jpg Pluslivetechhelp.com is a suspicious website that has been reported over internet forums to be malicious and a hoax. It may come as a redirect from a third-party advertisement, displaying a ‘repeater’ pop-up that claims the computer is at risk.…
Bing.vc is a search engine, provided by MSYT and believed by some security experts to be a browser hijacker. Bing.vc claims to provide search results, combining other search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, Bing and Yandex. We have also identified…
CoinSave is a suspicious PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that is considered by some to be adware. The program may claim to help the user by displaying the best offers, connected with what he seeks to buy online. But many believe…
WebDiscover browser is a browser program that runs on the desktop and is based on Google Chrome’s source code. Some antimalware scanners may classify the program as a PUP (Possibly Unwanted Application). This could be because the software might collect…
Image Source: Filesendsuite’s website FileSendSuite is a suspicious toolbar that comes in the form of a browser extension and is developed by Mindspark Inc. that are well known for collecting various types of information from the user. FileSendSuite is considered…
Super-page.com is a suspicious search engine that displays advertised results and is developed by Babylon Ltd. The search engine is believed by some to be a part of freeware, bundled with some software installation, downloaded from third-party websites. Such software…
‘Ads by DigDeep’ – if you see a pop-up or any ad content with this text in it, chances are you might have a potentially unwanted program (PUP) on your computer, called DigDeep. The program claims to improve the browsing…
Optispace Ads is considered by many security experts to be a PUP or a potentially unwanted program. The company claims that they might provide a feature that could improve the browsing experience by giving the user content, based on their…
Downspeedtest is a suspicious toolbar that is provided by the infamous Mindspark industries. It is considered by some experts to be a browser hijacker. The program is installed as an extension to most of the widely used web browsers nowadays…
Image Source: WebPick SupermanCoupon is a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) developed by WebPick Internet Holdings Ltd. and by some is considered to be adware. This program is reported to slip into systems by being bundled with freeware software, downloaded from…
Coupon Titan is an ad-supported program promising to help you save money on items you buy online, but it does exhibit some malicious traits, which is why malware experts recommend its removal. Coupon Titan Description Coupon Titan is classified as…
There have been several reports, regarding a Potentially Unwanted Program, called EmailDescontos. It is believed to be an adware program that may most often be installed via third-party software and could display annoying advertisements that interrupt the browsing experience. EmailDescontos…
The Lodback variants are malware commonly referred as Worms. They were discovered recently, and some users report them to infect their systems. The specifics that differ this malware from others are that it focuses mainly on flash drive data. What…
If you see an adult website, called erot.co, it has most likely been set as your homepage. This could occur due to an installation of a browser hijacker possibly in the form of extension or add-on for your Chrome, Firefox…
Image Source: www.ropinsavings.com A new Potentially Unwanted Program or PUP has appeared on the radar, called RopeInSavings. According to their website (www.ropinsavings.com), the web plugin the company offers can do numerous benefits to the online consumers shopping-wise. However, the plugin…
Be on the lookout for software called ‘Media Dashboard v2’ – it is believed by many to be a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Such software usually can be installed in combination with other freeware programs, downloaded from third-party sites on…
Newsoftready.sendingfreeupdates.net is a website that is believed to be high risk by cyber security experts. There have been several reports that the website might be a redirect from other third party sites and that it may prompt users to download…
AdfreeApp is believed to be a Potentially Unwanted Program or PUP and also may be detected by some anti-malware programs as adware. Similar programs usually may be installed on your computer if they come in combination with third party software.…
Alot is a suspicious toolbar that is believed to be installed onto the web browser in combination with other freeware as a harmful object. Its primary activities may include bombarding the system with aggressive advertising and redirecting the user to…
