Lawrence Abrams
Author Bio
Lawrence Abrams is the owner and Editor in Chief of BleepingComputer.com. Lawrence’s area of expertise includes Windows, security, malware research, ransomware, and computer forensics. Lawrence Abrams is also a co-author of the Winternals Defragmentation, Recovery, and Administration Field Guide and technical editor for Rootkits for Dummies.
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Remove the Please tap the Allow button to continue Notification Page
If you see a web site that states "Please tap the Allow button to continue", please do not click on the allow button. These sites are trying to trick you into subscribing to their browser notifications so that they can send notification spam directly to your desktop. ...
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Remove the Your Windows System is Damaged Scam
The Your Windows system is damaged support scam is a browser based scam that pretends that your Windows operating system is damaged and then prompts you to click on an "Update" button. This button will just bring you to another site that promptes scammy and unwanted software....
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Remove the Virus Alert from Microsoft Tech Support Scam
The Virus Alert from Microsoft tech support scam is a browser based scam that tries to trick people into thinking that Microsoft has detected that they are is infected and blocked their computer. They then provide a phone number that the user should call 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 System Care PUP
Power System 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 Power System 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. The concern is that many of the issues that it d...
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Remove the SD Downloader Chrome Extension
SD Downloader is a Google Chrome extension that has a description of "Please complete the security check and install an extension in order to Confirm test test test". When installed, this extension will routinely connect to the site https://www.wheesbee.eu/wheesbee-web. It is not known what these connections are for....
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Remove the There is a Recommended Update for this PC Pop Up
The There is a Recommended Update for this PC pop up is an web browser advertisement shown by adware purveyors that are pushing unwanted programs. If you see this browser advertisement, it is important to know that your computer is fine! Even if you need some updates to your installed software, this advertisement does not know this and is only showing you the ad to convince you to download the program....
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Remove the Speedy SystemCare PUP
Speedy SystemCare 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 Speedy SystemCare 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. The concern is that many of the issues that it d...
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Remove the MyKrazyGames Chrome Adware Extension
MyKrazyGames is a Chrome extension that injects advertisements into web sites that you are visiting. When the advertisements are displayed they will be labeled as "Ads by MyKrazyGames" and will appear as either underlined links, within images, or as banner ads....
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Remove the Androidnotif.com Browser Redirect
A computer is affected by the Androidnotif.com Browser Redirect when your computer is infected with adware that causes your browser to constantly open and perform redirects from androidnotif.com. When Androidnotif.com is opened, it will redirect you to various advertisements, which include tech support scams, unwanted extensions, fake flash and java updates, adult web games, adware bundles, and Russian dating sites. ...
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Remove OSDSoft DBUpdater.exe Miner Trojan
The OSDSoft DBUpdater.exe Miner is a Trojan that utilizes your computer's CPU resources to mine for the cryptocurrency. When installed, this Trojan will launch a random named executable that will utilize 90+% of the computer's CPU when displayed in Task Manager....
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Remove the Media Player Plus PUP
Media Player Plus is a potentially unwanted program that allows you play various media files on your computer. Media Player Plus is promoted through web popups that state "HD VIdeo Player Update. Install latest version of HD VIdeo Player in order to continue watching." and then prompt you to download the program. When you download and install the program, Media Player Plus may be installed along with other programs, which are...
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Remove the Google Chrome User Rewards Scam
The Google Chrome User Rewards is a browser based advertisement that states that you have been selected by Google to win an iPhone Xs or Samsung Galaxy S9. In order to claim this prize, though, you first need to finish a survey and then provide all of your contact information. As this ad is not from Google and it is not known what the submitted information is used for, I would strongly advise that you do not enter any persona...
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Remove the StreamHDNow Adware Chrome Extension
StreamHDNow is a Chrome extension that displays advertisements on web pages that you visit. When the advertisements are displayed they will be labeled as "StreamHDNow"....
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Remove the Your Flash Player could be out of date Scam
A common scam web site is one that states "Your Flash Player could be out of date " and then prompts you to download an update manager from the site. This update manager is just an adware bundle that will install unwanted programs on the computer. ...
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Remove the You've made the 5-billionth search Advertisement
The "You've made the 5-billionth search" page is an web browser advertisement that states you have made the 5-billionth search and have won a prize, which you can only get by providing your contact information. This page is just being used to collect personal information from you such as email address and home addresses. While it not known what this information is used for, it could be used to send you spam, identity theft, o...
