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…
MusicBox Toolbar is believed to be a browser hijacker, and it is often installed on PCs in combination with another freeware, downed from the web. The suspicious toolbar has also been reported by security researchers to change the browser homepage…
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…
Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are considered a possible threat to users because they can be downloaded unknowingly. Despite the fact that the user consented to download a certain program, possibly unwanted software may have been downloaded as well by choosing…
Torch Browser is a custom web browser based on Google Chrome, provided by Torch Media, that claims to improve the browsing experience of users, by integrating its own media player, media grabber, torrent engine, gaming platform and some other plugins.…
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.…
Browser Secure is classified as a potentially unwanted program, most likely promoted as a tool that protects the browser from hijacking. Potentially unwanted apps are often installed together with other freeware available for download on legitimate websites. Browser Secure is…
Fresh Outlook is most likely a potentially unwanted program. PUPs are usually installed alongside other freeware programs downloaded from legitimate pages. The application may not be malicious but it may cause certain issues on a system. If the PUP is…
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…
My Coupons XP by SaferBrowser is a legitimate application that offers coupons and deals to the user. It may be available for download on various legal freeware pages. Users should keep in mind that My Coupons XP is most likely…
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…
Shop for Rewards is classified as an adware application, or an ad-supported browser extension. Adware is usually designed to be compatible with widely used browsers such as Explorer, Firefox, Explorer, and Safari. Once running on the system, Shop for Rewards…
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,…
Sail Deals also known as saildeals.net is a legitimate websites developed by SuperWeb LLC. Sail Deals offers an ad-supported browser extension that can be downloaded from the official website. It may also be available for download on freeware/ shareware pages.…
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…
Real Desktop Pool, also known as Ads by Real Desktop Pool or ads by Real Desktop Pool, is a legitimate desktop game developed by Pool Games Central. Real Desktop Pool may be promoted for download on various legitimate freeware pages.…
