Hiburim
Whether you identify Hiburim as an advertisement-supported program, malware or BHO (browser helper object), we suggest you remove it from the operating system without any hesitations. The suspicious application is recognized as adware by our researchers because it may produce irritating commercial advertisements and pop-ups. Furthermore, this application may install the suspicious BHO myconnections. ...
Newzio
We identify the suspicious Newzio as an advertisement-supported program; however, the reasoning behind this is more complicated than usual. The application itself does not present ads; however, software bundled with it can. According to the research conducted when analyzing the program in our internal lab, JollyWallet is the application which may be responsible for the flooding advertisements. ...
Screentool
It is very easy to make screenshots with built-in Windows tools. Sometimes users may need additional applications that would allow them to capture images exactly the way they want. Screentool is a program created for making screenshots, and it seems to be functional. On the other hand, it is also a potentially unwanted application that often arrives bundled with a number of programs that might be detrimental to your system’s security. ...
Torrentlocker ransomware
Torrentlocker is a newly crafted ransomware that has been infecting numerous users. At the moment, mostly Australian users are affected but that should not be for long. Developers of such applications want to profit as much as possible as fast as possible; thus, every computer user should be on alert. Torrentlocker ransomware closely resembles Cryptolocker and CryptoWall infections but is quite different at the same time. ...
Nana10 toolbar
If you need a new functional toolbar for your browser, better stay away from Nana10 toolbar. It may seem like a useful browser extension, but in reality it is a potentially unwanted program that may inadvertently expose you to dangerous system threats. Nana10 toolbar comes from the Conduit family of browser extensions, and this fact alone should be enough to keep you away from it. ...
Torcho.com
Torcho.com is a browser hijacker that should be removed without hesitation if found present on your PC. This hijacker affects all the popular browsers one the market (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox). Changes to these browsers are usually made without any authorization. Even though Torcho.com might seem like an authentic search provider, it is well-known that it is related to some dubious applications. ...
CouponAddon
CouponAddon is one more adware application based on JustPlugIt engine. Just like so many other adware programs based on this engine CouponAddon must be removed without hesitation. The slogans on the official website might sound tempting as it promises to save you money while shopping online. ...
The silent attacks of Boleto infections
Those computer users who open spam emails carelessly may invite Boleto infections without even realizing it. There is a countless number of different threats from the family, including clandestine Trojans and malicious keyloggers; however, all of them have the same purpose – to scam you. As you can tell by the name given to this group of malware, they are associated to the Boleto payment system used for the banking transactions by millions of users in Brazil. ...
WebCheck
Users are becoming increasingly aware of potential threats they may encounter online. Unfortunately, this awareness is often exploited by the likes of WebCheck. It is not a dangerous computer infection, but the necessity of this application is highly questionable. It is an adware program, and as we all know, the main purpose of adware is to generate financial profit for its creator. ...
HQube
HQube is very similar to previously published applications, for instance, Cinema-Plus and YourClip-HD. If you encountered any of them in the past, you will probably know that it is not worth expecting much from any of them. HQube is not an exception as well; this program will not enhance your video watching experience because it is not going to convert all YouTube videos to HD format as promised. ...
