Tag: Unwanted programs

Chromstera Browser

Chromstera looks as a Chrome-like browser, but can act as adware

Chromstera Browser a rogue browser that mimics Google Chrome, and spams ads, redirects search queries and collects data about the user’s online activity. Like the majority of such software, it is distributed as “recommended program” in bundles and through malicious adverts. Chromstera Browser Overview Chromstera Browser is potentially unwanted software positioned as an alternative web… Continue reading Chromstera Browser

Universal Browser

A window with Universal Browser indicates the presence of potentially unwanted software on your system.

Universal Browser is a name of a browser that users spectate in a strange update window that pops up in the system, occasionally reporting an update error. This window is in fact related to the Chromstera browser – a rogue web browser app. The appearance of this window happens along with systems going crazy –… Continue reading Universal Browser

Wave Browser

Another Chrome clone tries to spy on its users

Wave Browser is an unwanted browser application that tries to look as a yet another Chromium-based project. Although it performs its function, according to users’ reviews, there are more problems than benefits. Now, we will take a closer look at it and determine whether you should use it. What is a Wave Browser? Wave Browser… Continue reading Wave Browser

PUA:Win32/Conduit

PUA:Win32/Conduit can infect your web browsers, adding toolbars and changing the default page

PUA:Win32/Conduit is a potentially unwanted application that performs suspicious activity with the browser. It changes the homepage and search engine and installs extensions. It is distributed through hacked software or under the “recommended software” guise. PUA:Win32/Conduit Overview PUA:Win32/Conduit (also goes by PUAAdvertising:Win32/Conduit) is a potentially unwanted application belonging to Conduit Search. One of Conduit’s characteristic… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Conduit

Adaware Web Companion

Web Companion fakes its results and may come along with unwanted programs

Web Companion is an unwanted program works as a web protection tool. It appears unexpectedly, after the installation of a different program, and tries to make the user pay for a “premium” version. Questionable effectiveness and bloated results are what makes it not recommended to use. Pseudo-effective applications are not severely dangerous, but they can… Continue reading Adaware Web Companion

PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch

PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch takes over your browser, adding toolbars and hijacking web requests

PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch is a Microsoft Defender detection that refers to an unwanted browser modifier. This application adds add-ons and toolbars that in fact take control of the web browser, redirecting search queries and causing advertisements to appear. It usually spreads as add-on software in bundles and is often installed without the user’s explicit consent. PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch Overview… Continue reading PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch

Broom Cleaner App (Virus Removal)

Broom Cleaner is a program presented as a PC cleaning utility that can be harmful and difficult to remove.

Broom Cleaner is an unwanted program that at first glance seems to be a safe tool for cleaning and optimizing your computer. However, in reality, once installed, it performs unwanted changes to system settings, shows ads, or even installs additional unwanted programs. This can cause significant disruption to your computer and leak confidential information. Let’s… Continue reading Broom Cleaner App (Virus Removal)

PC Accelerate

PC Accelerate is misleading, degrades PC performance, violates privacy and uses deceptive installation methods.

PC Accelerate is a questionable software that is presented as a useful utility designed to optimize your computer’s performance. In reality though, this software can do more harm than good. Installing such applications often leads to unintended consequences, from system slowdowns to serious security threats. What is PC Accelerate? PC Accelerate is a potentially unwanted… Continue reading PC Accelerate

Walliant App

Using Walliant can significantly increase traffic consumption and reduce network throughput.

The Walliant application is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). It is promoted as an app that automatically changes desktop wallpapers. Though it in fact has hidden functionality: hijacking your bandwidth, it works as proxyware. This can eventually lead to rather unpleasant consequences. This unwanted app has a website that allows users to download it. However,… Continue reading Walliant App

PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay

Win32/Rostpay is an unwanted software that can brind numerous other PUAs

PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay is an antivirus detection related to the software released by Rostpay LLC. Antivirus programs detect it because it contains a lot of additional unwanted programs (PUA). Although their applications are not malicious, the software that comes bundled along with it can bring unpredictable consequences. As history shows software developers like Rostpay have already made… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay