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.
A new app has appeared on the web, called Coupon Buddy, and it is reported to be a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) by security experts and closely related to Conduit Search. Coupon Buddy may be installed on your computer mainly…
Email Fanatic toolbar is considered a suspicious extension that may modify browsers’ settings on PC’s. It is thought to bundle with useful freeware programs whose installers are usually hosted by free download providers. There have been several reports that after…
This article aims to explain to you what is the unwanted program called DNS Unlocker, show you how to remove it from your computer and stop “Ads by DNS Unlocker” from appearing. A questionable application called DNS Unlocker is reported…
Reports have recently increased about a process in Microsoft Windows, called rcpnet.exe, believed to be located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\rpcnet.exe. This program is not considered to be a virus and has been reported to be the process of the service Remote Procedure…
Mysearch123 is considered to be a browser hijacker – a type of program that assumes control of your browser’s search engine provider that is most likely ad-supported. It could also possess other information collecting software, such as extensions and executable…
Watch for the adware called Ads By Dym and Dym Ads. There is a possibility for you to download it along other software installers as part of the Installation agreement for the free program you are trying to install. Once…
A new adware has been listed, called Browser Bodyguard that is a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Browser Bodyguard is mainly a tool that claims to be capable of improving a user’s web browsing experience by supposedly simplifying some processes and…
One SystemCare a.k.a. One System Care is advertised as a system optimizer utility. One SystemCare is often bundled with other free software products. Once installed on a system, One SystemCare may start generating fake system alerts, thus attempting to convince…
Beware of the adware, called Wow Coupons Ads or Ads by Wow Coupons. It may have been downloaded along other free programs as part of the Installation agreement. Once installed, Wow Coupons may start displaying pop-ups that redirect to fake…
Microsoft are preparing to release their newest version with the purpose of unifying all Windows users to run the same OS by offering free upgrades for older Windows operation systems. Many users are probably wondering if their computers are ready…
Several users have complained that their home pages have been set to https://find.localstrike.net/ without their initial consent. The domain may be an indication of the infiltration of adware that may have a browser hijacker component. Ad-supported software is known to…
Researchers from Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat UnitSM have uncovered a swift spike of infected user ‘s PCs by Cryptowall resume-based ransomware via concentrated as well as spam emails. The report includes information about an estimate of around 625,000 systems infected…
When a web browser is facing a major update, there are two decisions that developers usually face: whether to optimize the code or to add new features to the browser. It all sounds great up until the moment when the…
CouponScanner is categorized as an ad-supported browser extension and potentially unwanted program (PUP). CouponScanner is most probably developed to assist users while shopping online by providing various coupons, offers and deals on items they wish to purchase. Once installed, CouponScanner…
Suphpnot.exe is an executable file that is also dubbed HPNotify.exe. Suphpnot.exe is reported to be a part of a browser hijacker. The executable has already been linked to suspicious programs and browser hijackers such as Search Protect, Omiga Plus, WebSearches,…
If the user sees pop-up alert messages generated by Popupfix.co, he should be aware that an adware application has entered his system. Popupfix.co may have been introduced to the PC through a monetization platform during the installation of a free…
Keylog 95 or Keylog95.exe has been around for some quite some time. The keylogger may also be similar to Win32/Monitor.KeyLog.95.A. Keylog 95 records the user’s strokes in a file called C:\win\logx. Keylog 95 is mostly employed for hacking computers that…
If the user sees pop-up windows with the number 1-855-791-2391, he should be aware that an adware application has entered his system. 1-855-791-2391 pop-ups may be considered a fake tech support line trying to trick users into calling. If the…
BetterSearch.tk is classified as a browser hijacker. It may have entered the system after a bundled download of freeware. Once installed, BetterSearch.tk may replace the home page with its own, along with the search provider. As a result, https://bettersearch.tk/ search…
Trojan.Disabler.88 is classified as a Trojan horse. Trojan.Disabler.88 may be similar to Trojan.Disabler. It is capable of closing the user’s applications without his knowledge or consent. Thus, the user may lose important data if his system is infected with Trojan.Disabler.88.…
