Malware to Avoid
Monday, November 24, 2014
Recently, a client called and complained of a computer that was so slow, it was barely usable. After some anti-malware scans we thought it would be a good idea to check out which programs were installed. Below is an example of about a dozen malicious programs that you do NOT want on your computer (with the exception of Adobe Reader). If you see these programs, get rid of them ASAP!
Listing of bloatware / malware programs from above image:
- Consumer Input (Complete Inc.)
- BetterMarkIt (BetterMarkIt-software)
- Headline Alley Internet Explorer Toolbar (Mindspark Interactive Network)
- Citysearch Internet Explorer Toolbar (Mindspark Interactive Network)
- ShopAtHome.com Toolbar (ShopAtHome.com)
- Best Tattoo Designs 1.0.6 (Best-Tattoo-Designs.com)
- Music Search App for Internet Explorer (IAC Search and Media, Inc.)
- iMesh (iMesh Inc)
- MyPC Backup (JDi Backup Ltd)
- Inbox Toolbar (Xacti, LLC)
- BeFrugal.com Toolbar (BeFrugal.com)
- InboxAce Internet Explorer Toolbar (Mindspark Interactive Network)
- WeatherBlink Internet Explorer Toolbar (Mindspark Interactive Network)