What is SmoothView.exe?
SmoothView.exe is an executable file that is a part of Toshiba Zooming utility. It is used to provide manual zooming possibility in Adobe-Reader, WMPlayer, and some other apps. The legitimate file is stored in C:\Program Files (x86)” (primarily C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Zooming Utility\ or C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\SmoothView. As you may already know, however, hackers often use names of legitimate files to disguise…
What is MessengerNow adware
MessengerNow is a highly questionable program that advertises itself as Facebook Messenger for Desktop. It basically claims to make using Messenger easier, as you wouldn’t need to open your browser to access Facebook’s website. While the program does use Facebook’s Messenger logo, it is in no way related to the actual Facebook. Therefore, giving your credentials to…
What is appnhost.exe?
Appnhost.exe is an executable file that belongs to AppNHost services. The file is also known as Native Hosts for Apps and is developed by Mixesoft Project. The official file should be stored in C:\Users\Username or C:\Program Files folder. Its size is about 453 bytes. If, however, you find the item in a different location and its size significantly differs…
About Uptobox.com Adware
Uptobox.com Adware refers to potentially malicious ads that are shown to users when they use Uptobox.com. The website offers file hosting services, and is often used by users to download copy-righted content illegally. Like most websites of this kind, it redirects to questionable pages, hosts ads that try to trick users with fake download buttons, and encourages users…
What is Android/Filecoder.C?
Android/Filecoder.C is a Trojan horse targeted at Android OS devices. It is a ransomware infection that aims at making money for its creators by taking your files “hostage”. The threat encodes your files thus making it impossible for you to open them. It is similar to other parasites targeted towards computer systems. Regardless of which device is affected by…
About Dreamteammyfriend.com Pop-ups
Dreamteammyfriend.com Pop-ups refers to deceptive alerts asking you to allow the site to show notifications. It’s essentially a social engineering attack that wants to trick you into agreeing to desktop ads. When you visit the website, usually because of adware, you’ll be shown an alert asking you to allow Dreamteammyfriend.com to show notifications. If you press Allow, you…
What is PC Speeder Pro?
PC Speeder Pro is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), advertised as a system optimization tool. It is advertised as a tool to help you speed up your computer and make it run more smoothly, but it barely does anything. It’s one of those programs that tries to scare you into thinking that there is something wrong…
What is “Backdoor virus detected”?
“Backdoor virus detected” is a technical support scam[1] that aims to trick you into believing that your computer has been infected by a Trojan horse and that you need to contact computer experts in order to fix it. The fake notification may appear on your screen because of an advertising-supported or potentially unwanted application. These apps…
What is Leavemylife.info?
Leavemylife.info is an application that is supposed to let you get the best deals when shopping but is considered to be adware. It shows the user coupons and competitive prices when shopping online. Leavemylife.info has an official website where you can download it but it can also appear on your computer via free software you install on your computer.…
What is Loostnews.biz?
Loostnews.biz falls into the category of advertising-supported programs, or adware, for short. It inserts various ads into your browsers and causes redirects to its sponsor sites. The application is compatible with all major browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and others. It employs pay-per-click system, which means that it earns revenue for its developers each time that…