There have been complaints in online of the appearing of multiple performance affecting processes on user computers, going by the names Overlook.exe and Navigate.eXE. These processes are believed by security researchers to be administered by PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Such…
In case you have seen a process in your Windows Task Manager, called Exttag.exe, there is a good chance that you may have adware on your computer. The executable is mostly connected with several unwanted programs, otherwise known as PUPs.…
Once a potentially unwanted application has entered the system, the user may start seeing unwanted advertisements. This is the most likely explanation for the sudden appearance of Ads by GraphiteTinker on the browser. Clicking on the ads may not be…
High Stairs is a suspicious piece of software. If you go to the official website of the program, you will see that no information is given about the services that it is supposed to provide. You will only see a…
ConvertAd is an ad-supported program and is very similar to CosttMinn and several other unwanted applications or PUPs. It is reported by security professionals to display supported ads with its logo caption on it, which may say ‘By ConvertAd’, ‘Brought…
According to security research, Dnsioweb.net (DnsIO) is a search engine powered by Yahoo results. However, it may act as a browser hijacker, especially when users haven’t downloaded any software associated with Dnsioweb.net by choice. Interestingly enough, the software in question…
What Is ADWARE/Amonetize? ADWARE/Amonetize.Gen7 is a piece of software that may start generating advertisements as soon as it has been installed on your computer. As it name suggests, it has been detected as adware. It is able to produce advertisements…
There have been a lot of detections recently, connected with various PUPs (Potentially unwanted programs) by the infamous Linkury. The PUP is identified via the chrome.dll file, which is not a dangerous application by default because it is a genuine…
What Is WorldNews New Tab? WorldNews New Tab is a browser extension that promises that it will keep you posted on the latest in breaking news, as well as grant access to your favorite news websites in just a click.…
What Is Clearviruserror.net Pop-Up? Clearviruserrorn.net pop-up is a fake alert. It claims that your computer has been infected with some kind of malware. Then, it will offer you to call its hotline in order to receive assistance. You should not…
Plugin.exe is an executable file that may belong to one or several software products. According to File.net, the process may belong to: →Project1, Smiley District, Express Find, Internet Program, Digital More, Assist Point. According to our research, Plugin.exe currently may…
A new ad-supported PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) has appeared, going by the name of Term Trident. Users report several unsuccessful attempts to get rid of the extensions. The app claims to improve the online experience by simplifying the searching and…
MyAppsCloud is promoted as a desktop application that should notify you when updates for your other programs are available. Certainly, this makes MyAppsCloud seem as though it is a very useful program. However, research has found that the program is…
FindMeFreebies is a browser extension that is supposed to help you find free stuff online. It promises to deliver you offers for free sample, books, music, coupons, tickets for movies, concerts, and events, as well as for household items and…
Extension, powered by Yontoo, notorious for developing unwanted applications (PUA), called Wisen Wizard has been raising a lot of complaints recently regarding the display of annoying ad content on the computer. Such adware programs are well known for closely cooperating…
What Is PariceIChop? PariceIChop is yet another adware program that is able to enter your system without your permission. The program can work on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Immediately after it has been installed, it will start…
What Is Lucuma? Lucuma is an Israeli company, a well-known publisher of ad-supported software. The products developed by Lucuma tend to drop many .dll and .exe files onto the system, associated with browser add-ons and toolbars. Even though such software…
PUA.Yontoo is a potentially unwanted app that may install itself as a browser extension and display targeted advertised content. According to Symantec researchers, the adware app mainly targets Facebook for displaying ad content. Users report having difficulties uninstalling the app…
What Is Haberimix.com? Haberimix.com is a Turkish news website. This web page also has its own browser hijacker. This means that once a certain program has been installed on your computer, your homepage and default search engine will be changed…
Another annoying browser hijacker has appeared lately, terrorizing the computers of mainly Latin-American users. It is located on the domain https://pesquisa.ninja and uses Yahoo search as a redirect to display search results. Some users have reported seeing advertisements connected with…
