The Internet is full of third party add-ons and applications that compromise the browser’s performance and obtain data from users. As a ‘bonus’, such extensions are typically ad-supported and generate unwanted advertisements in Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and…
What Is CheapMe? CheapMe is a program that will supposedly help users save money when shopping online. It promises to deliver deals, promotions, and coupons straight to you. While this makes it seem as though CheapMe is a program you…
Bing.com is one of the best search engines in the world, and it has a huge user database. This makes it a perfect opportunity for viruses, such as Bing redirect virus. Similar to Google Redirect Virus, this particular threat is…
4-you.net is a website that belongs to Via Advertising Group Ltd. According to an analysis by HerdProtect, the group is located in Nicosia Cyprus and is a primary developer of ad-supported software and a distributor of bundled products. According to…
A browser hijacker, related to the suspicious Qvo6.com web page that uses redirects to Google results and employs cookies to track user information has been reported to be detected on over 600,000 PCs for the last two months. This potentially…
A suspicious program has appeared going by the name Desktop Bar. Security researchers classify it as a potentially unwanted program and are convinced this app is ad-supported and closely cooperates with third-parties for profit-generating purposes. Desktop bar employs different tracking…
Two of the most common browser-related problems that users encounter are ad-supported software and browser hijacking. sopertrains.biz is a suspicious domain that fits the description of a browser hijacker compatible with Mozilla Firefox, and possibly other widely-spread browsers (Explorer, Chrome).…
Many users’ complains have been registered about a fake tech support pop-up regarding an issue supposedly detected by Windows Network Defender. The pop-up window says something like ‘A browser lock is in place to prevent further infection of your network…
Similar to DNS Unlocker, DNS Unblocker is yet another adware pretending to provide a useful service to the user. However, reports have recently increased about DNS Unblocker displaying advertised content in an annoying manner. In case you see intrusive pop-ups…
The Internet is flooded with suspicious browser extensions. Some of them are even available for download on Chrome Web Store and other legitimate software pages. KavaPuller may fit the description of a dubious add-on, which primary method of distribution is…
DriverAssist is a software product developed by SafeBytes Software Inc. Several professional anti-malware solutions have detected DriverAssist as s potentially unwanted application. Symantec has detected the suspicious product as PUA.DriverAssist. AV researchers have determined the application as potentially unwanted and…
ZiperFly is a file archiver and compressor utility, much like the popular program WinRAR. It belongs to Applon Inc. ZiperFly will also supposedly allow you to add a password to the created file Even though it is promoted as a…
Potentially unwanted programs are typically detected by AV solutions as .PUP or .PUA. Such programs may not be malicious by themselves, but when bundled in freeware/ shareware installers, they turn into an issue. Furthermore, AV software often detects malware in…
Ah, if it isn’t the Facebook virus variants that have been reported to post on the users behalf. Its variants are spread so often that there may be a chance one of every three people to have seen them. The…
What Is Kijojo.com? If you launch your browser one day and find that the website Kijojo.com has been set as the homepage and default search provider, then some browser hijacker has been installed on your computer. The website will seem…
If you see allinchrome.com set up as your homepage without your consent, you should be aware that a browser hijacker has affected your system. Allinchrome.com is developed by Navigation Network Co., Limited. What browser hijackers such as this one do…
What Is HowToSimplified Toolbar? HowToSimplified Toolbar is yet another browser extension that you do not want to have on your computer. This toolbar promises that it will provide users with help you find home improvement tips, DIY tutorials, money-saving suggestions,…
This type of cyber threat is extremely harmful to the user because it creates multiple files of unknown origin with malicious purposes. These specific threat types are not very popular at the moment on a global scale. However, online security…
The program AdVPN has supposedly been created to grant users VPN services. In other words, it should allow them to browse the web anonymously. These services seem to be quite appealing as many users strive for online anonymity. But even…
According to security research, MiniLiteSvc.exe is a process most likely related to browser hijackers and potentially unwanted applications. If your homepage has been changed without your permission, you should be aware that your system has been compromised. Another indication that…
