AdBlockerPremium a.k.a. Ads by AdBlockerPremium is classified as an ad-supported browser extension and a PUP that may generate unwanted advertisements. AdBlockerPremium may have been downloaded alongside a free software product. The method is dubbed bundling and can be avoided by…
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 has already announced its Edge Project, advertising it as the ideal replacement for Internet Explorer. The new Microsoft Edge browser is also defined as more competitive on the browser market, right next to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. As…
Security Help Page pop-ups are a part of a tech support scam trying to convince users that their PCs have been infected. Security Help Page also provides a phone number suggesting users to call so that the supposed issues are…
Daddy Browser Champion also known as Install Daddy Browser Champion Split Test is classified as an adware application. Once installed, Daddy Browser Champion may start displaying numerous advertisements in the browser, getting in the way of regular online surfing. Even…
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…
MS Updater is classified as an adware browser extension that is compatible with Google Chrome. Once installed, MS Updater may alter the browser’s settings to start displaying pop-up advertisements and fake update alerts. Users should note that MS Updater has…
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…
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Rottentu.A is a Trojan Horse that has been detected by Microsoft and several anti-malware programs. The threat is reported to download and installs potentially unwanted programs and pieces of malicious software onto the victim’s PC without his initial consent or…
Numerous users’ complaints have been registered on security forums concerning a ‘647-360-4456’ fake tech support scam presumably sponsored by advertisements. Affected users have reported that they have witnessed a pop-up window on their Safari web browsers warning that a phishing…
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…
Punkey Malware has been classified as a point-of-sale threat named after the popular 1980’s Punky Brewster sitcom. The Punkey Malware has been set to deploy an aggressive point-of-sale scheme aimed at extracting personal data such as credit card details. Security…
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…
InterCom is classified as an ad-supported software and potentially unwanted application (PUA or PUP). It may have entered the system via a bundled download under the advanced option during installation. InterCom may also be available for download on various legitimate…
Research indicates that MyBabylonTB.exe may be a part of several suspicious applications employed to delta-ess with the user’s online security. MyBabylonTB.exe is most likely linked to browser hijackers and ad-supported software such as Delta-holmes.com, Babylon toolbar and isearch.babylon.com. Once installed,…
Onlinecareerjournal.2014-com.co also known as 2014-com.co is classified as a fake website that may try to trick users into sharing their personal details through bogus claims such as promises to make money online. Onlinecareerjournal.2014-com.co pop-up windows may have been generated by…
CamStudio is a free-of-charge open source program that is ad-supported and may impose the user to security risks. CamStudio is promoted as a useful tool that helps users record all screen and audio activity and create industry-standard AVI video files.…
BestVideoConverter is a free software product developed by Fantastic Tech. Even though the product is legitimate, it may cause several issues because it is supported by advertisements. BestVideoConverter is promoted as a versatile file converter, but it may be regarded…
Productivity Boss Toolbar is an ad-supported browser extension and potentially unwanted program that may generate unwanted advertisements. Productivity Boss Toolbar is developed by Mindspark Inc., a company established in 1999. Mindspark Inc. is an author of hundreds of ad-supported applications.…
