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How to remove Broom Cleaner

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Broom Cleaner is a system optimizer application that promises to clean cache and junk files and improve the overall performance of a device. However, if you don't recall downloading the app yourself, it may have been included in the installer of freeware. This method is known as software bundling and is often utilized for monetization purposes. While Broom Cleaner is not technically a virus, it is frequently referred to as such due to its unwanted and nagging behavior. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that promises to clean a system of temporary and junk files to free up space. However, it also displays suspicious behavior, such as connecting to a remote location to send user information. In this guide, we show the easiest way to remove Broom Cleaner from your PC completely.

How to remove trojanized Tor Browser

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A trojanized Tor Browser is a malicious version of the legitimate Tor Browser, which is designed to provide users with a high level of privacy while browsing the web. Cybercriminals create and distribute these Trojanized versions to inject malicious content and scripts into visited websites, steal sensitive information, and even pilfer funds from cryptocurrency accounts. To identify whether a Tor Browser is legitimate or infected, users should consider the following: the official Tor Browser has a digital signature, while the infected version lacks one. When installing a program without a digital signature, the Windows operating system displays a warning. The infected Tor Browser is configured to be less private than the original one. It stores browsing history, data entered into website forms, and may have modified settings and extensions. Always download the Tor Browser from the official website or use GetTor. If using official websites is not an option, verify the authenticity of installers downloaded from third-party sources by examining their digital signatures.

How to stop “Elon Musk Twitter Giveaway” scam

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Elon Musk Twitter Giveaway scam is a type of fraud that has become a growing threat on social media platforms, particularly on Twitter, and targets unsuspecting users with the promise of a large crypto giveaway. Scammers use various tactics to exploit this scam and trick users into giving away their personal information or sending cryptocurrency to their wallets. The scam works by adding users to a Twitter list and directing them to a fake websites that appears authentic, complete with a fake tweet from Elon Musk. The known domains of such files are: musk-event.info, musgivsnow.com, freedomgiveaway.net, x-musk.fun.The website offers to send cryptocurrency to a specified wallet and get twice as much back. Scammers behind this scam impersonate Elon Musk (use a fake Twitter page) to deceive users. It is a complete scam that should be ignored. To avoid falling prey to this scam, users should be wary of offers that seem suspiciously generous, avoid clicking on links from unknown sources, and verify the authenticity of any offer before participating.

How to remove Global PC Cleaner Pro

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Global PC Cleaner Pro is a system optimization utility allowing its users to detect and remove computer issues, delete unwanted items, install and uninstall apps, boost RAM performance, as well as use the in-built VPN feature. However, please be aware that Global PC Cleaner Pro is classified by many antivirus engines as unwanted and even malicious. One of the reasons is that such apps tend to provide fake issue/threat results to convince inexperienced users that their system is full of junk or problems that need to be taken care of. After running the scan of the system, Global PC Cleaner Pro guides users to contact the provided support number for assistance in removing the issues. Note that calling numbers promoted by this or similar utilities will likely lead to scammers. Multiple instances show that such people ask users to give remote access to their PCs so that they could perform the necessary "cleaning measures". In fact, providing remote access to unknown persons is extremely risky as they can inject malware into your system (e.g., ransomware, crypto-miners, etc.) or trick you into paying money for their services. It is likely that your system does not contain the detected problems. Thus, do not trust suspicious apps like Global PC Cleaner Pro and delete them from your system using our article below.

How to remove SearchBlox

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SearchBlox (200,000+ downloads) is a rogue browser extension designed to hack Roblox accounts. This extension is ostensibly developed to help Roblox players fast search for various servers and allegedly play with famous YouTubers. In fact, quite recently it was discovered that SearchBlox has a malicious JavaScript, which allows developers to access Roblox accounts, automatically trade limited items (de facto steal them) via Rolimon's platform, and steal Robux (in-game currency) as well. SearchBlox is similar to another malicious extension called RoSearcher, which was popular around 3 months ago and was being used for stealing Roblox accounts as well. And despite both of them are no longer available for installation from Chrome Web Store, they managed to score a number of downloads and still continue affecting numerous players who do not know about their malicious abilities. Thus, if the SearchBlox (or other) extension happens to be installed in your browser, we strongly advise you to delete it immediately. Use our step-by-step guide to do so below. After this, it is also worth changing your login credentials (password) for your Roblox account to avoid further or not-yet-happened abuse.

How to remove My PC Repair 2018

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My PC Repair 2018 is a potentially unwanted system optimization utility that claims to detect various malware threats and enhance system performance by offering registry-cleaning features. After running a scan, the program displays some threats or issues that should be addressed to guarantee a better PC operation. Unfortunately, the trustworthiness of results generated by such unknown utilities is often doubted and even equated to fake. The results can be intentionally forged or prescribed exaggerated importance to make users purchase the full version and remove the detected problems. Recent research has shown that registry issues posed by My PC Repair 2018 are insignificant or should not even be treated as problems. Spending money on such unknown utilities will likely turn out to be a waste with no improvements and may even downgrade the user's experience. Thus, we advise you to remove My PC Repair 2018 from your computer. Use our instructions below to do so fast and without residual traces.

How to remove DailyPCClean

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DailyPCClean is an unwanted system optimization utility that promises to boost the performance of your PC. It claims to have the necessary set of cleaning features that will maintain the system clean and fast to use. Although DailyPCClean may seem totally legitimate, its capabilities may not be as effective as it claims them to be. The purpose of many unreliable software vendors is to monetize their utilities off of falsified and untrustworthy lists of detected problems. In other words, an unwanted program may display a fake or not diligent list of PC issues to make users upgrade to a premium version. Furthermore, many potentially unwanted programs can stealthily collect personal data (e.g, IP addresses, geolocations, browsing history, etc.) in various browsers that people use. This information can therefore be sold and misused for generating profits. For now, DailyPCClean has not been observed to have such features we mentioned above, however, due to its stealthy infiltration methods through other software, it is therefore categorized as an unwanted program. Users are thus recommended to uninstall it from their system and get more reputable system cleaners instead. Also, it may sometimes become hard to delete DailyPCClean due to some values it tends to install inside of a system. If this is your case, feel free to follow our tutorial below and delete it together with us!

How to remove IdleCrawler

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According to information written on the official website, IdleCrawler is a piece of software allowing users get insights about their competitors and create successful marketing campaigns (by tracking SERP information). Unfortunately, it's usefulness is heavily doubted due to poor performance of the proclaimed features. During investigation, it was found that IdleCrawler does not create any boot-up shortcuts which makes its usage uncertain. The only way users find out about its presence is if they open a list of all programs. Once installed, it automatically launches two processes called Runner.exe and Navigate.exe, which run in the background and cause high CPU usage. This can therefore lead to slower PC performance and Internet speed. In addition to this, IdleCrawler also installs two entries in Windows Task Scheduler named Special IC Runner and Advanced IC Updating. The first is meant to boot the app each time a user logs into Windows and the other is used for downloading configuration instructions for the already mentioned Runner.exe process. As a rule, software like IdleCrawler is less likely to be installed by users themselves - instead, it is usually distributed via third-party program installers and without users' consent. We should therefore note that IdleCrawler is not a piece of malware, but rather unwanted software that may get installed unwillingly. This and other information stated above gives a solid amount of reasons why IdleCrawler should be removed from your system. You can follow our guide below to do it effectively without traces.