Searchboro.com
It is possible that you have visited suspicious file-sharing files lately and you installed a malicious software bundle if you notice Searchboro.com as your new homepage when you launch your browsers. This search website may look totally authentic and fine at first sight, which is the reason why they use a Google-resembling look, i.e., to mislead unsuspecting users. If you look closer, though, you might notice that there are no links to the usual legal documents, such as Privacy Policy and EULA. This should be quite suspicious. Furthermore, this search engine also hosts a spot for third-party ads, which could present to you potentially unreliable content. ...
Search-select.co
We want to inform you about a newly discovered malicious search engine called Search-select.co. It falls into the category of browser hijackers because it is disseminated in a dishonest manner which involves installing its accompanying browser extension without your knowledge. Therefore, you might want to remove it. Also, we think that it might alter the search results and inject additional promotional links of unverifiable legitimacy. Hence, this seemingly legitimate search engine can jeopardize your computer’s security. To find out more about it, we invite you to read this whole description. ...
9o0gle.com
9o0gle.com is a browser hijacker that is trying to look as much similar to Google as possible. Therefore, some users might actually believe that they are using google.com. However, if you take a closer look, you can clearly see that their addresses do not match. 9o0gle.com is just a browser hijacker that might have been created to generate advertising revenue for its developers. The application might inject results with third-party ads that could be promoting harmful web pages, malicious software, etc. As you realize, the application is not a trustworthy one and if you want to keep the system protected, it might be a good idea to erase it. ...
SportsAddict
Does your SportsAddict tab look like it can provide you with the best sports news out there? Even if you are not well-versed in online news portals, it should be obvious that this application is rather fishy. Also, let us ask you the most crucial question: Did you want to install this application? No? It just appeared on your Chrome browser out of nowhere? Then is it not the best indicator that you need to remove SportsAddict as soon as possible? Of course, this program is not a malicious infection, but why would you suffer a program you did not even want to have in the first place? ...
Alex.vlasov@aol.com Ransomware
We have recently received a sample of a ransomware-type application known as Alex.vlasov@aol.com Ransomware. Its objective is to encrypt most of the files located on your PC’s hard drive and demand that you pay a ransom for the decryption tool necessary to get them back. However, you should consider removing it because there is no guarantee that its developers will keep their word and give you the decryptor. We have tested this malicious application and, in this article, we will provide you with all of the information that we have managed to extract. ...
Search-shield.com
Search-shield.com, a questionable search engine, can show up in your browsers after you click on unsafe third-party ads. This search engine is indeed a homepage and new tab hijacker because this is what it does – it changes your browser settings to make sure that you are exposed to its content and promotions of third parties. We have found that this search page simply tries to ride the wave of a reputable search engine, Bing, and shows modified search results through this third-party search engine. Since these results may contain ads and links coming from unreliable third parties, there is a chance that you click on such content and end up on malicious websites and being scammed. ...
PDFdefault ads
Adware programs may not be your worst enemy, but when your browser is flooded with PDFdefault ads, you would definitely give it a second thought. Such applications are not there to infect your computer with malware, steal your personal information or destroy your computer. Adware apps enter your system because of money, and they make money by advertising third-party content. This third-party content could prove to be dangerous, especially if malevolent third parties embed their links in these advertisements. Therefore, to protect your computer, you have to remove PDFdefault ads and everything associated with this application from your system today. ...
USB Locker
Sometimes various programs enter your computer when you expect it the least. USB Locker is one of such applications. Our computer security experts say it is a potentially unwanted program (PUP). A potentially unwanted program is a type of application that is not a direct computer security threat, but it should not be allowed to remain on the target system, too. Usually, such programs exhibit unwanted behavioral patterns, or they are there even if you do not want them. Hence, you will do yourself a favor if your remove USB Locker right now. Scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. ...
Search.searchlen.com
Search.searchlen.com has the skin of a regular search provider, but our research team recognizes it as a browser hijacker. This search tool can modify the homepage URL on all popular browsers, and even replace the default search provider on few of them (Internet Explorer and Google Chrome). Although it does not work as a regular search provider (continue reading to learn more about this), it provides quick-access links to different emailing services, including Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo Mail. Additionally, it provides links to a Local Weather forecast, Google Maps, and Facebook. ...
DiskPower
We want to inform you about DiskPower, an application that we have recently classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that you ought to remove for two reasons. Its primary feature to identify and delete duplicate files is highly unreliable because of the way it compares the files. Moreover, it is set to display commercial advertisements as it has been developed by a company that specializes in online advertising. In short, this application offers nothing of value and the sooner you get rid of it, the better. ...
