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PuzzleGamesDaily redirect removal instructions
What is PuzzleGamesDaily?
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, PuzzleGamesDaily is a rogue browser toolbar claiming to enable a feature to allow users to play addictive puzzle games. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that PuzzleGamesDaily is categorized as a redirect virus or browser hijacker. These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by the developers of this rogue browser extension to install PuzzleGamesDaily on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling is a way to stealthily install applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install PuzzleGamesDaily during download of free software from freeware download websites.
Offercrowd removal instructions
What is Offercrowd?
Offercrowd is a rogue application claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts on shopping websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Offercrowd is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, Offercrowd generates various intrusive online ads such as banner, in-text, pop-up/under, and coupon ads. It is highly probable that clicking advertisements delivered by Offercrowd will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.
Security Alert removal instructions
What is Security Alert?
Developed by Mathematical Applications, Security Alert is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to inform users of the latest Internet security-related world events. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Security Alert is categorized as adware. These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Security Alert developers to install this adware on Internet browsers. Bundling allows developers to stealthily install their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install Security Alert together with software downloaded from freeware download websites. Once infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome is successful, Security Alert delivers intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
BonusBerry removal instructions
What is BonusBerry?
BonusBerry is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and providing other features. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that BonusBerry is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by the BonusBerry add-on to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission. Following successful infiltration of these browser add-ons, BonusBerry tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online ads.
How to eliminate browser redirects to search.strtpoint.com?
What is Search.StrtPoint.com?
Created by InstallMac, Start Point is a browser add-on and essentially a recommendation engine. This plug-in tracks your interests and then presents a personalized homepage (search.strtpoint.com) with your favourite news, etc. The plug-in alone is useful, innovative, and popular with many Internet users, however, recent complaints from PC users regarding redirects to search.strtpoint.com make this an unwanted application. Search.strtpoint.com websites are related to StartPoint - redirects to these websites can be a consequence of computer infections and inadvertent installation of third party browser add-ons.
FlexibleShopper removal instructions
What is FlexibleShopper?
FlexibleShopper is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special discounts/deals on shopping websites. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that FlexibleShopper is categorized as adware. This rogue application employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent. After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, FlexibleShopper generates various intrusive online ads such as banner, coupon, and in-text among others. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.
Less2Pay removal instructions
What is Less2Pay?
The Less2Pay rogue browser plug-in claims to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, displaying special deals/discounts, and providing other features. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Less2Pay is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) employed by the developers of Less2Pay to install Internet browsers without users' permission. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Less2Pay tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.
Mobius Radio removal instructions
What is Mobius Radio?
Created by Crazy Idea Development, Mobius Radio is a rogue application claiming to provide a feature enabling users to listen to any song instantly. On initial inspection, this may seem a useful and legitimate browser add-on, however, be aware that Mobius Radio is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Mobius Radio to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install Mobius Radio during download of free software from freeware download websites. After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Mobius Radio generates various intrusive online advertisements including (but not limited to) interstitial, banner, in-text, and pop-up/under ads. It is highly probable that clicking on advertisements delivered by Mobius Radio will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.
Sirius Win 7 Protection 2014 removal instructions
What is Sirius Win 7 Protection 2014?
Sirius Win 7 Protection 2014 is bogus security software that attempts to scare unsuspecting PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware, Trojans, and viruses. This rogue antivirus software infiltrates computers without users' consent and imitates a legitimate security scanner by performing 'security scans' and displaying security warning messages. Note that Sirius Win 7 Protection 2014 holds no virus definition database, nor any features that would allow this program to detect any of the security infections listed. This malicious software runs fake security scans and imitates the detection of security infections that do not exist on the PC. This trickery has been known to coerce computer users into 'activating' (purchasing a full version of) this program.
Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014 removal instructions
What is Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014?
Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014 is a fake security scanner originating from a family of rogue antivirus software called Braviax/FakeRean. This program was developed by cyber criminals to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and coerce them into purchasing a 'full version' of Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014 to supposedly eliminate the threats. This rogue program performs no scans for computer security infections - it merely imitates this process and then displays a false detection list. Furthermore, this malicious software modifies the infiltrated operating system, disables execution of installed programs, and disables the Task Manager. When computers are infected with Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014, users are unable to access Internet - this rogue program blocks access to websites, reporting that they are infected, and then offers to run a security scan.
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