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What is ConvertAd?

ConvertAd is a rogue browser extension that installs on Internet browsers using a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling'. Bundling allows infiltration of systems during installation of other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install ConvertAd during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are successfully infiltrated, ConvertAd delivers banner, coupon, pop-up, and other types of intrusive advertisements. Clicking ads generated by ConvertAd often leads to dubious websites containing bogus content, which may infect your system with adware or malware.

What is BestPricesApp?

BestPricesApp claims to be a legitimate browser add-on providing various features such as coupons and comparison shopping that will supposedly save time and money by displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites.

Although this extension may seem legitimate and useful, BestPricesApp is categorized as adware, since it is distributed using a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of applications together with other software.

This rogue plug-in infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox and then generates intrusive online advertisements (usually marked as 'Ads by BestPricesApp').

What is Web United?

Web United claims to enable coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features that will supposedly enhance the Internet browsing experience.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, Web United is an adware-type browser plug-in, which is distributed using a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the user's chosen software).

After successful installation on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, Web United generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is oursurfing.com?

Oursurfing.com, a popular website created by SmartWave Technology Limited, provides users with search bar, which can be used as a browser start-page. Although this website is legitimate and not related to malware or other computer viruses, oursurfing.com employs deceptive techniques to generate web traffic.

Redirects to this website are caused by various adware-type applications (tool-bars, plug-ins, add-ons, etc.) that are mostly bundled with free software downloadable from freeware download websites.

Bundling allows developers to install their applications together with other software without users' permission. This software marketing method is often used by various freeware download websites, and therefore, you should always pay close attention when downloading free software.

What is CryptoFortress?

CryptoFortress is a ransomware infection that infiltrates systems via infected email messages and fake downloads (for example: fake Flash updates, rogue video players, etc.) Following successful infiltration, files stored on the computer are encrypted and a demand is made to pay a ransom of one Bitcoin (at time of research, one Bitcoin was equivalent to approximately US$300) for the decryption key.

CryptoFortress is similar to another ransomware infection called TorrentLocker, since it uses source code for the ransom notes and other web pages from TorrentLocker. Nevertheless, this is a new and unique variant of ransomware.

What is luckysearches.com?

The luckysearches.com browser hijacker was created by DeerNet Technology Co. and is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. Developers of this plug-in use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, most Internet users install this browser hijacker inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

After successful infiltration, this adware modifies Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings by assigning the homepage, default search engine, and default tab fields to luckysearches.com.

Be aware that this browser hijacker not only applies browser redirects but also tracks users' browsing activity by recording IP addresses, search terms, and links clicked within the Internet search results page.

What is External Source?

External Source is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent. Therefore, External Source is categorized as adware.

Bundling is a way to install additional software together with the users' chosen software, and consequently, users often inadvertently infect their systems during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration, External Source adware delivers various intrusive online advertisements such as pop-up, banner, in-text, etc. Be aware that advertisements generated by External Source may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is CWA Donation Slider?

CWA Donation Slider is a browser add-on owned by We-Care.com. This plug-in is advertised as a tool designed to donate money for clean water-related causes. This may seem legitimate functionality, however, this add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

CWA Donation Slider is stealthily distributed together with other software using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, CWA Donation Slider generates unwanted advertisements and collects personal data.

What is Eppink?

Eppink, a bogus application owned by ClickMeIn Limited, uses a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful browser infiltration, Eppink generates intrusive online advertisements (such as banner, pop-up ads, etc.) that commonly lead to dubious websites containing potentially unwanted content.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, systems are often infected during download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is MedPlayerNewVersion?

MedPlayerNewVersion is a bogus application that employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with other software) to infiltrate Internet browsers without users' consent. Therefore, MedPlayerNewVersion is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, MedPlayerNewVersion generates intrusive online advertisements (including interstitial, pop-ups, banner, etc.) that can lead to dubious websites and cause high-risk adware or malware infections.