Unfollow Alert (also searched for as Unfollow Alert virus) is a dangerous and fraudulent social media application detected as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP) by reputable Antivirus and Anti-Malware programs. Unfollow Alert injects the webpages you visit with user-targeted advertisements. Ads displayed by this adware will usually say Ads by Unfollow Alert, Powered By Unfollow Alert, or brought by Unfollow Alert on them.
What is Unfollow Alert?
Unfollow Alert is typically promoted as a free social media application that can help you monitor and alert you when friends unfriend you on Facebook or unfollow you on Twitter.
Potential Unfollow Alert malware generates pop-up ads across Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Ads by Unfollow Alert are defined as ‘targeted’ ads because they use your personal browsing information (including all your data on the websites you visit) to produce advertisements it feels you are most likely to click on. The adware basically ‘targets’ you and your current and past browsing habits.
Unfollow Alert adware is not technically defined as a computer virus but this adware is still a threat to your privacy and can be the sign of a severe malware infection. The internet security community strongly recommends that you remove Unfollow Alert if you find it installed on your machine or attached to your internet browser as a browser add-on or extension and use reputable Antivirus or Anti-Malware software to eradicate any existing malicious files.
Unfollow Alert and programs like it are usually contracted without knowledge. Unfollow Alert is often bundled inside third-party software downloaders and bundlers. It may arrive on a computer system once other programs have been introduced to the machine. Software that Unfollow Alert adware may bundle with includes freeware, shareware, and dubious torrent files.
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- Unfollow Alert adware bundles with other potentially unwanted programs and malware.
- Unfollow Alert adware is usually bundled inside third-party freeware installers, download managers, and dubious torrent files.
- Unfollow Alert adware injects visited webpages with pop-up and in-text advertisements.
- Unfollow Alert adware changes existing Windows settings and schedules new tasks allowing the adware to run every time Windows starts.
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This comprehensive Unfollow Alert removal guide will help you remove Unfollow Alert virus from your PC and get rid of ads by Unfollow Alert on Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
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Remove Unfollow Alert (Virus Removal Guide)
- Step 1: Uninstall Unfollow Alert
- Step 2: Scan your computer and remove Unfollow Alert with Malwarebytes
- Call Tech Support: 1-888-986-8411
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Step 1: Uninstall Unfollow Alert
Windows
1. We recommend that you write down the toll free number below in case you run into any issues while removing this infection. Our techs will kindly assist you with any problems you may face.
2. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program (or Add and remove program) in the Programs section.
4. Search for Unfollow Alert in the list of installed programs and select it with your mouse, then click Uninstall. You can also double click Unfollow Alert to uninstall it.
[note align=”left”]If you do not find Unfollow Alert in your list of installed program you may need to uninstall additional programs that may have bundled with it.[/note]
Google Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the Unfollow Alert extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.
2. Search for the Unfollow Alert add-on and click Remove.
Apple Safari
1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
2. Search for the Unfollow Alert extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.
Step 2: Scan your computer and remove Unfollow Alert with Malwarebytes
1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
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2. Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software once it has finished installing.
3. Make sure that Malwarebytes has been updated. To ensure it is updated click Update Now on the Dashboard.
4. Click the large Scan Now button on the dashboard to perform a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
5. When the scan is complete click the Remove Selected button and then click the Finish button or restart your computer if Malwarebytes suggests that you do so.
[note align=”left”]If you are still having issues removing Unfollow Alert we suggest that use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3 to locate and remove any computer infection that may be present. You may also proceed to option 2 below and view our additional tips to remove Unfollow Alert.[/note]
Unfollow Alert virus removal tips
- If you do not find Unfollow Alert in your list of installed programs you may need to uninstall additional programs. Additional programs may include suspicious titles that may have been contracted around the same time or after the initial infection.
- If you are still having issues removing Unfollow Alert you should use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3. HitmanPro 3 is the best second opinion scan and removal tool. It can be used to locate and remove remaining threats.
- If you need help our tech support team is standing by 24 hours a day. You can reach tech support at: 1-888-986-8411
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