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Remove the YOUR COMPUTER WAS LOCKED Tech Support Scam
The Your Computer was locked tech support scam is a browser based scam that tries to trick people into thinking that their computer is infected and that their computer was locked. They then tell the user to call a listed phone number to receive help. As this is just a scam and the site has no idea what is running on your computer, you should not call any listed number....
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Remove the Power Cleaner 2018 PUP
Power Cleaner 2018 PUP is a potentially unwanted program that states it scans Windows for Malware/Pup Threats, ways to Enhance System Performance, System/User Software Related issues, and Startup/Uninstall and User Items. When Power Cleaner 2018 scans a computer it will list a variety of detected issues, but state that you need to first purchase a license before you can fix them. My concern is that many of the issues that it ...
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Remove the Browsing Safely Chrome Extension
Browsing Safely is a Chrome extension that has a description of "Allows performing safe online searches without adult related content. this extension changes your default search engine to Yahoo!". When installed, it states that it encrypts your searches so that you cannot be tracked....
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Remove the Super Speedup 2018 PUP
Super Speedup 2018 PUP is a potentially unwanted program that states it scans Windows for Malware/Pup Threats, ways to Enhance System Performance, System/User Software Related issues, and Startup/Uninstall and User Items. When Super Speedup 2018 scans a computer it will list a variety of detected issues, but state that you need to first purchase a license before you can fix them. My concern is that many of the issues that it ...
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Remove the Instagram2go PUP
Instagram2go is a potentially unwanted program that opens a window that displays the embedded Instagram site. What it does not tell you, though, is that when the program is executed it unpacks a Node.js application into the %Temp% folder that performs other unauthorized actions such as connecting to remote sites and tracking you via Google Analytics...
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Remove the SecuryBrowse Chrome Extension
SecuryBrowse is a Chrome extension that has a description of "Contextual Security Advisory based on browsing and search activity". When installed, will display alerts when you attempt to visit sites that are considered malicious in behavior or have malicious files. Unfortunately, it does this based on keywords, so if you search for "glass crack" it thinks you are looking for cracks for copyrighted software and displays an ale...
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Remove the Power PC Care 2018 PUP
Power PC Care 2018 PUP is a potentially unwanted program that states it scans Windows for Malware/Pup Threats, ways to Enhance System Performance, System/User Software Related issues, and Startup/Uninstall and User Items. When Power PC Care 2018 scans a computer it will list a variety of detected issues, but state that you need to first purchase a license before you can fix them. My concern is that many of the issues that it ...
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Remove the MediaGet PUP
MediaGet is an potentially unwanted program, or PUP, that allows you to download copyrighted software through torrents. When installed, this PUP will configure your computer to use a proxy, change browser settings, or perform other unwanted behavior....
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Remove the Cortana.exe Miner Trojan
The Cortana.exe Miner is a Trojan that uses your computer to mine for the Monero digital currency without your permission. It is not known how this particular miner Trojan is being installed, but it could be through adware bundles or other malware that downloads and installs other malware onto a computer....
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Remove the Advanced Speedup 2018 PUP
Advanced Speedup 2018 PUP is a potentially unwanted program that states it scans Windows for Malware/Pup Threats, ways to Enhance System Performance, System/User Software Related issues, and Startup/Uninstall and User Items. When Advanced Speedup 2018 scans a computer it will list a variety of detected issues, but state that you need to first purchase a license before you can fix them. My concern is that many of the issues th...
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Remove the View.exe PUP
View.exe is an potentially unwanted program, or PUP, that is installed by adware bundles. When installed, it will install Chromium, which is used in headless mode so that you do not see the browser windows open. The View.exe PUP will then connect to a remote site and retrieve tasks to execute on the machine. ...
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Remove the Auto Speedup 2018 PUP
Auto Speedup 2018 PUP is a potentially unwanted program that states it scans Windows for Malware/Pup Threats, ways to Enhance System Performance, System/User Software Related issues, and Startup/Uninstall and User Items. When Auto Speedup 2018 scans a computer it will list a variety of detected issues, but state that you need to first purchase a license before you can fix them. My concern is that many of the issues that it de...
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Remove the WhiteClick or the White Click Toolbar
WhiteClick or the White Click Toolbar is an potentially unwanted program that is installs a toolbar into the Windows taskbar that allows you to search Google or select sites to open in the default browser.by adware bundles. When performing these searches it will utilize the Ukraine Google site located at https://www.google.com.ua/. ...
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Remove the Browsing Secure PUP
Browsing Secure is an potentially unwanted program that is installed by adware bundles. When installed, a schedule task will be created called "Browsing Secure Updater" that will launch at login and the run again every 10 minutes. ...
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Remove the Smart PC Care PUP
Smart PC Care PUP is a potentially unwanted program that states it scans Windows for Malware/Pup Threats, ways to Enhance System Performance, System/User Software Related issues, and Startup/Uninstall and User Items. When Smart PC Care scans a computer it will list a variety of detected issues, but state that you need to first purchase a license before you can fix them. My concern is that many of the issues that it detects ar...
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Remove the RevServicesX Bitcoin Miner Trojan
The RevServicesX Bitcoin Miner is a Trojan that is downloaded and installed onto a computer through other malware. When started the RevServicesX miner will attempt to use the CPU power of the computer to mine for cryptocoins....
