Adware Watch

Clientman

Administrator — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 03:47:31 +0000

Clientman is not only an adware problem, but also a spyware problem. This program does the typical adware protocol; such as site redirects, browser hijacking, and pop ups. But, also has been known to have the ability to add itself to firewall allow lists. On top of that, there have been reports that Clientman may attempt to steal personal information that has been stored on your computer, making it a serious risk if your PC has this program hidden inside.

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Azsearch Toolbar

Administrator — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 01:44:07 +0000

Azsearch Toolbar is an adware program that may deliver pop up advertisments to your PC, and has been known to hijack web searches and home pages. Azsearch Toolbar may also prompt you to install a toolbar to your Internet Explorer browser by using methods such as phoney “script error” messages, or fake “Java scripting error” messages, coupled with “click here to proceed” button.

Once installed, Azsearch toolbar will monitor seached and visited sites delivering pop up ads related to the topics and fields requested.

If you have, or think you may have Azsearch Toolbar installed on your machine, click here for a free 14 day trial of Webroot Spy Sweeper to delete, remove and uninstall this and many other adware programs that may be hiding in your computer.

Web Nexus Network

Administrator — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 03:14:59 +0000

Web Nexus Network is an adware program that delivers spontaneous targeted pop up ads whenever the user has an internet browser open. Although Web Nexus offers a free uninstall program to remove their product from your machine, trace components may not be deleted in the removal process and can sometimes become active again in the future.

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IGetNet

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 02:50:24 +0000

IGetNet is a keyword-search service implemented as an IE Browser Helper Object that will run at Windows start-up. How it works; when you enter information into your address bar to perform a search, IGetNet will compare your query for keywords that match sponsored advertisers in it’s database. If there is a match, you will be redirected to corresponding site. If no match is present, you may be sent to the IGetNet search engine.

Multiple variations and versions of this program exist. If you have been having problems with this adware, or you suspect your computer may be suffering from other unwanted adware/pop ups click here for a free, safe download to scan your pc and have them removed/uninstalled.

Blazefind

Administrator — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 22:00:39 +0000

Blazefind is a program that hijacks one or more of the following; web searches, home pages, and any other Internet Explorer settings. Blazefind may also redirect user searches through it’s own search engine to deliver unwanted results for search fields. In some cases, homepages have been changed to Blazefind.com to force traffic into the unwanted redirect.

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SpyBuddy

Administrator — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 17:03:50 +0000

SpyBuddy is classified as a keystroke logger as it logs every word you type into your computer when it is installed. It is also known as deadly Spyware as it spies on your Internet surfing habits. Use Webroot Spy Sweeper to check for SpyBuddy other other keylogger programs that may be installed on your computer.

Of course, like most keyloggers, it’s a perfectly legal/commercial piece of software, but in the wrong hands, it can be deadly.

It will log and send to the attacker the following….

• ICQ, IRC, MSN, AIM, etc conversations
• Websites visited
• Windows opened
• Windows programs used
• And a host of other things

It can either be installed by someone you know and has access to your computer or when you install a program with it attached. Some free software can come with this program or any type of keylogger for the purpose of spying on you and getting your passwords.

TIBS Dialer

Administrator — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 19:59:40 +0000

TIBS Dialer is a program that hijacks a user’s modem to dial toll numbers that access paid pornographic websites. As with many dialer programs, the user typically has no idea this is happening until the phone bill comes. If you have tried to uninstall or remove this program without success, or are curious about the amount of spyware/adaware on your computer, click here to download a free 14 day trial of Webroot Spysweeper to find out about and remove what has been secretly installed on your PC.

PowerScan

Administrator — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 03:07:09 +0000

PowerScan is classified as Adware and Spyware. It’s also a toolbar. It was created by Integrated Search Technologies and sometimes is called IST Powerscan or IST Bar.

It’s classified as Spyware because it monitors the surfer’s habits and sends the data back to its base servers for analysis. It also displays pop up advertisement. Webroot Spy Sweeper can remove PowerScan and many other types of adware and spyware.

Internet Optimizer

Administrator — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 01:08:33 +0000

Inernet Optimizer has a much more creative approach to delivering advertisments or sponserd sites to the veiwer. This particular program patiently waits in your system until you attempt to load a site that is currently unavailable. Instead of getting the typical error message from a server of the site you just went to, Internet Optimizer redirects you through their own server to sponsered sites that pay them for “traffic” (you). Many people, unless they happen to look at their address bar, don’t even realize they were redirected.

If you suspect your computer may have Internet Optimizer installed in it, click here to download a free scan and 14 day trail of Webroot Spy Sweeper. Along with the removal Internet Optimizer, you may be suprised at how many other programs you can remove and uninstall. Try it, it’s free … you have nothing to lose.

Cnsmin

Administrator — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 01:53:02 +0000

Cnsmin is probably one of the more annoying pieces of work if I’ve ever seen. It’s classified as a Internet Search Hijacker, as it redirects your searches in Internet explorer. It will also reset your browser settings and point it to other sites.

When you open your Internet Explorer browser and your homepage is different to what you had it as, you know you are infected with Cnsmin or another type of browser hijacker.

You cannot uninstall Cnsmin by using the installer that comes with it as it will not remove all of it’s installed files. To properly remove the Cnsmin adware program, we recommend that you use Webroot Spy Sweeper to remove this and other adware programs that may exist on your computer.