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An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!
Note! Your computer might be affected by BlackLister and other threats.
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An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!
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 the automatic software installer. In that sense, Blacklister or BlackLister is considered a potentially unwanted application. BlackLister is described as a useful tool suitable for parental supervision. The program is most likely included in the packages of other freeware products. However, it may also be promoted on legitimate websites. Its description may appear useful to parents who wish to know what their kids are doing online.
The main concern with applications of the potentially unwanted kind is if they are ad-supported. Ad-supported software, or adware, is often designed to generate and display intrusive advertisements in the browser. Moreover, PUPs are usually compatible with all widely used browsers. BlackLister is not an exception – the application is suitable for Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera. Image Source: BlackLister Beta
BlackLister Application Description
As visible by the image, BlackLister is described as an application that prevents children from encountering unwanted adult content on the Web. However, there are suspicions that once installed, BlackLister may bring intrusive ad-generated content to the browser. If the application is ad-supported:
Tracking cookies may be added to the browser to collect browsing histories and search queries also known as non-personal information.
Personally identifiable information (PII) may be obtained such as usernames, passwords, names, IP addresses, etc.
Unsafe browser redirects may happen if the user clicks a random ad.
BlackLister Application Uninstallation
Legitimate applications may be uninstalled manually. Several useful steps are provided below the article. In case the user lacks experience in manual removal of adware, he may proceed towards installing valid anti-spyware software. Once installed, the antivirus solution will protect the system from malware.
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program.No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).
In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).
This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall BlackLister.
2. Restore the settings in your browser
2. Remove BlackLister from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari
Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select BlackLister and click “Remove”
After BlackLister is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu
Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“
From the opened “Extensions” menu locate BlackLister and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.
After BlackLister is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Internet Explorer:
Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’
In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’
Select BlackLister to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After BlackLister has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Safari
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’ In the new window select ‘Extensions’ Click once on BlackLister Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall BlackLister. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the BlackLister will be removed.
To clean your computer with the award-winning software Spy Hunter – It is highly recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter.
An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!
Image Source: BlackLister Beta
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
