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.
Freshy Toolbar is a browser toolbar, compatible with most of the popular web browsers. It is thought to be a Potentially Unwanted Program or a PUP that may have various capabilities. Similar programs are installed on user PCs attached to…
GiantGalaxy is believed to be a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that might pose a particular risk to computer systems. It is mostly thought to be installed in combinations with other free programs that may be downloaded from third party websites,…
TrackAPackage Toolbar by the infamous Mindspark Interactive Network is a browser extension that may or may not assist users with easy tracking of ordered packages from online retailers. The service it claims to provide is connected mainly with easy access…
A suspicious browser extension called Max Adblock has appeared in some browsers, users report. It is believed to be a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). However, we have discovered some sources that claim that it may provide ads that redirect to…
If you see pop-up with the name ‘MPlayerPlusvideo4’ on it, it is possible that you could have a Potentially Unwanted Program, or PUP installed on your PC. Even though it looks legitimate, it is considered by some to be an…
Beware of a possible PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that may show ads on your browser and could go by the name of ‘Pickledrug.science’. It is likely that you might have downloaded it together with other freeware as a part of…
There hasn’t been much information, regarding the APN Toolbar (otherwise detected as PUP.Optional.APNToolBar.Gen). However, some security experts recognize it as a Potentially Unwanted Program. Also, reports have been received in some security forums that it has been detected in numerous…
Be on the lookout for a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that is called Coupon Server – it might pose certain risks to your PC, mainly connected with your information. This program may be compatible with all of the mainstream browsers…
You should check whether you have pop-ups with the text ‘Ads by BrowseSmart’ somewhere on them. If you do, they might be brought to your computer, because of a potential adware program, called BrowseSmart. This software might be installed on…
SMSFromBrowser toolbar Be alert if you see the above toolbar on your browser. You might have installed adware, browser hijacker or a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The most often reason you may have it installed is a running a Setup…
‘Ads by HugeApps’ – In case you see a pop up with this name, chances are you could have adware situated on your PC. Although it appears to be a legitimate program, it is believed by some experts to be…
There have been reports claiming ‘WikiBrowser’ as an adware program. If you see intrusive pop-up advertisements while you browse the internet, that say something like ‘Brought To You by WikiBrowser’, ‘Provided by WikiBrowser’, ‘Ads by WikiBrowser’ there is a real…
AntiAdblocker is a browser extension that claims to block automatically all advertisements during online browsing. However this app, according to many is classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Application), and you should not trust it. The program is reported to…
Be on the lookout for a pop-up, called Removepop.co. It is classified by most browsers as a fraud and should not be trusted. Reports claim this pop up claims to have identified several issues in your system, for example ‘Your…
SuperAdRomove is a Chrome extension that is believed to be adware. Caution is advisable if you see advertisements for promotions, coupons, and bonuses. Also, be on the lookout, if you see any adverts that have the text ‘Ads By SuperAdRomove’,…
Linkury Smartbar or otherwise known as QuickShare is developed by the infamous Linkury Inc. and is considered a browser add-on initially. Many reports online indicate that it might get installed on your system via freeware applications such as MSN Messenger…
Gameo is a gaming platform with a mobile app that allows you to play on over 500,000 games live on PC, which is promoted through its sponsored website. The platform itself – gameoapp.com has not been reported as malicious, however,…
Ads by LighterInstance – if you see this on some of the annoying ads that appear, it is possible that you might have adware installed. This app is believed to be legitimate, but there is a possibility that it may…
Newsliveupdate.setsoft2update.net is categorized an adware program that shows intrusive pop-up advertisements to the user while browsing the web. This suspicious app could be installed on your computer unknowingly as a result of most likely carelessness during installation of free software,…
Myweatherxp.com is a browser extension with suspicious behavior and hoax advertising with the purpose of gathering downloads of its software that hijacks your browser’s home page. Similar software is believed to install tracking cookies, collecting information on user credentials. There…
