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DigiHelp removal instructions
What is DigiHelp?
Created by SuperWeb LLC, DigiHelp is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as comparison shopping and coupons. This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that DigiHelp is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program. This rogue extension 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' consent. After successful infiltration on Internet browsers, DigiHelp generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including transitional, search, pop-up, interstitial, full-page, and banner ads. Clicking advertisements generated by DigiHelp is likely to cause further high-risk adware or malware infections.
Faster Light removal instructions
What is Faster Light?
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Faster Light is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar functions. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Faster Light 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 programs together with the chosen software) employed by Faster Light to install on Internet browsers without users' consent. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Faster Light delivers intrusive online ads and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 removal instructions
What is Zorton XP Antivirus 2014?
Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 is a fake security scanner originating from a family of fake antivirus programs called Braviax/FakeRean. Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this scam hope that computer users will fall for the trickery displayed by this fake software and purchase the license key. When Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 infiltrates PCs via detected security vulnerabilities, it imitates the behavior of a legitimate antivirus program and then generates a large list of supposedly-detected malware and viruses. Do not trust this detection list - it is a scam. None of the security infections indicated by Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 actually exist on your computer.
Rad Raven removal instructions
What is Rad Raven?
Created by SuperWeb LLC, Rad Raven is a rogue browser extension claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other features. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Rad Raven is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The developers of this rogue browser plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Rad Raven on Internet browsers without users' permission. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Rad Raven generates intrusive online ads such as banner, search, interstitial, pop-up, transitional, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will lead to further high-risk adware or malware infections.
Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014 removal instructions
What is Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014?
Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is a fake antivirus program originating from a family of rogue security scanners called Braviax/FakeRean. This program was developed by cyber criminals and employs a deceptive strategy intended to coerce computer users into purchasing a useless license key. This program holds no virus scan engine or malware definition database, however, it performs 'security scans' and displays lists of identified security infections supposedly detected on PCs. This is a scam designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and viruses. Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is merely an imitation of a legitimate antivirus program, and therefore, should not be trusted or purchased.
Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 removal instructions
What is Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014?
Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 is a security program that should not be trusted - it is a scam released by cyber criminals. This fake antivirus software is designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers have been infected with malware and viruses. To achieve this deceptive goal, Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 uses fake security scans, fake malware detection lists, and fake security warning messages. The program usually installs on PCs without users' consent and starts a security scan, which results in the detection of various high-risk spyware threats. Furthermore, this rogue software modifies the registry entries of the infected operating system and blocks execution of installed software. The creators of this scam aim to give the impression that Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 is the only software able to save your PC from security threats. In fact, none of the detected viruses or malware exist on your computer - this bogus program is designed to make you to believe the opposite in order to sell its useless license key.
Ge-Force ads removal instructions
What is Ge-Force?
Created by a company called Goobzo, the Ge-Force browser add-on claims to enhance user interaction with various websites by rendering graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content within the browser. While this added functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that Ge-Force is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. Developers of this browser extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, most Internet users install Ge-Force inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.
A-Secure 2015 removal instructions
What is A-Secure 2015?
A-Secure 2015 is fake anti-virus software, which attempts to scare PC user into believing that their computers have been infected with high-risk malware, viruses, and Trojans. This rogue application infiltrates operating systems using infected email attachments, torrent downloads, security exploits, etc. After successful infiltration, A-Secure 2015 imitates a computer security scan and then generates a long list of supposedly-detected malware. Be aware that A-Secure 2015 holds no virus definition database or any features that would allow this application to detect any of the security infections listed. In fact, all infections listed during the 'security scan' are fake and do not exist on the victim’s PC. The real purpose of A-Secure 2015 is to convince users into buying a fake license key. Do not buy A-Secure 2015 - it is a scam developed by cyber criminals.
Your Template Finder redirect removal instructions
What is Your Template Finder?
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, Your Template Finder is a rogue browser toolbar claiming to provide a feature allowing users to find templates for coupons, flyers, resumes, labels, etc. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Your Template Finder is categorized as a redirect virus or browser hijacker. This application employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling allows developers to distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install Your Template Finder during download of free software from freeware download websites.
VPN Privat removal instructions
What is VPN Privat?
VPN Privat is a rogue application claiming to provide a feature allowing users to hide their IP addresses and use other VPN-related functions. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that VPN Privat is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program. These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) used by VPN Privat to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) and install the software without users' permission. After successful infiltration, VPN Privat tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.
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