Gamesquest Extension
Gamesquest Extension falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) because it might replace user’s default search engine and even modify the computer’s proxy settings to show you targeted advertising content from its third-party partners. There will be more information about the add-on’s working manner further in this report, and if you think it is not worthy of your trust, you can also check our recommended deletion steps available below the text. They will explain how to remove Gamesquest Extension from Google Chrome and how to restore modified proxy settings. ...
Apple Security Breach fake alert
Fake alerts are often used by malware developers with a single purpose - to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. Once such warning message is targeted at Mac users and it goes by the name of Apple Security Breach fake alert. Encountering this bogus warning could mean a couple of things. In some instances, you could come across it via a redirection, due to reckless behavior while browsing the web. In other situation, this hoax alert might indicate that a suspicious third-party application is up and fully running on your computer. ...
nJoyMovies Now
Our specialists report that users who are looking for ways to watch movies through their browser might encounter a potentially unwanted program called nJoyMovies Now. According to them, this extension can change user’s homepage and new tab preferences. As a result, you could be introduced to an unreliable search tool that could show modified search results injected with untrustworthy third-party advertisements. If you wish to know why such content could be potentially dangerous, we recommend reading the rest of our report. ...
Your Apple Device Has A Virus
Your Apple Device Has A Virus is yet another scam that is extremely dangerous since encountering it could lead to devastating outcomes. Fake alerts are extremely popular among cyber crooks since they allow them to earn illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. There are a few ways that you could come across this suspicious alert. One of them is while browsing the web. In these instances, users are redirected to a site that hosts this dubious alert due to reckless behavior online. In other situations, a questionable program could prompt the hoax alert. ...
ProPDFConverter
ProPDFConverter is a browser extension that converts files from .doc to .pdf formats and vice versa. The browser application is another product of Mindspark, which has updated its name to IAC Applications, offering an array of software programs that are supposed to meet customers' needs. ProPDFConverter is compatible with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox browser. In Windows 10, the ProPDFConverter extension does not work on the Chrome browser, but the changes of browser settings offered by the extension can be made on the browser. ...
WinLock2 Ransomware
WinLock2 Ransomware is a devious piece of software, which should not be active on your personal computer. Be sure to refrain from this devious application as it is a major virtual security threat. If unfortunately, you already have this intrusive program active on your PC, make sure to conduct its complete removal without any hesitation. It is critical to do so because this intrusive program can limit the access to your computer. Its developers primarily use it as a way to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. If you want to find out more about the devious inner workings of this malicious program, be sure to read the rest of this report. ...
Equaltab.biz
Sometimes even the most insignificant applications may cause trouble. Take Equaltab.biz, for example. This browser extension is supposed to provide you with relevant weather forecasts, but we know that it could do a lot more. And that “more” may not be as pretty as we would like. Equaltab.biz is a potentially unwanted program that can expose you to corrupted content. If you interact with that content, you are very likely to end up getting infected with malware. There is also a possibility of experiencing a personal data theft. So your best option right now would be removing Equaltab.biz from your system immediately. ...
nJoySport Search
nJoySport Search appears to be quite similar to a potentially unwanted program or a PUP in short called nJoyMovies Now. In fact, our specialists discovered the same company created the two applications. Nevertheless, it is not the only thing they have in common as it appears to be both of them might replace user’s default search engine’s settings to encourage the user browse the Internet with an untrustworthy tool that could display irritating advertisements. Needless to say, such ads might endanger the system, lead you to sites created for stealing sensitive data, etc. ...
MusicNet Start
MusicNet Start is a new browser extension that might pose a threat to your virtual security. This may be a new tool but indeed it is simply a newcomer in a family that has given us PlayCenter Search, MovieCenter Search, FilmsApp Search, and many more almost identical applications. This new potentially unwanted program (PUP) offers you a search page as your new homepage and new tab in your Google Chrome browser. However, we do not advise you to use it because you could be presented with questionable search results, which may put your system security at risk if you were to engage with them. ...
TvNewTab
Unreliable programs usually use clever disguises or attractive promises, and TvNewTab is no different. In order to trick users into downloading it, the creator of this potentially unwanted program (PUP) has created a scam to convince computer users that it is very helpful. Would you be interested in a free program that supposedly could provide you with free access to TV directly from your own PC? Many people would be interested in this kind of service, and it is not surprising that so many users have acquired the PUP already. ...
