Remove the "Ads not by this site" Browser Hijacker

If your web browser suddenly behaves in undesirable way, for example, you see ads on websites that normally do not serve them then your computer may have been infected with either malicious software or potentially unwanted application. For instance, if you get annoying banners that say "Ads not by this site" underneath them, then I bet your web browser has been hijacked by a malicious browser helper object (BHO). BHO isn't technically malware. In...

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Remove Smart Security (Uninstall Guide)

Smart Security is a rogue anti-malware program (generically referred to as a virus) that may wreak havoc on your computer. Once installed, it blocks legitimate security software and most of the Windows utilities that can be really helpful when your computer gets infected. It's a new variant of an old scam, a rather clever one. This 'lovely' little piece of malware suddenly pop ups on your computer screen and purposely displays completely bogus infection...

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Remove Snap.do

A concerned reader asks: 'Snap.do has hijacked my web browser. Is it safe? How do I get rid of it?' Here's what you need to know about this so-called Snap.do hijacker malware.Snap.do is a browser help object. Authors of this web browser plug-in say that they want to enhance your web browser and simplify the way you search the web, share favorite information, work or even play. Sounds good, right? It seems that they really care and want to help you....

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How to Remove Security Defender (Uninstall Guide)

Security Defender is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses deceptive tactics to drive up sales from confused or inexperienced computer users. This fake security product pretends to find malicious software on your computer. It also pretends to protect your PC against misleading pop-ups and security threats caused by spyware, adware, Trojans and other viruses. What is more, Security Defender impersonates Windows Defender which is a perfectly legitimate...

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