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What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, NoteHomepage is a rogue application that falsely claims to allow the creation of various to-do lists, notes, and use other similar functionality.

This application may appear legitimate and useful, however, NoteHomepage often infiltrates systems without users' consent. In addition, it modifies web browser settings and records various user-system information. For these reasons, NoteHomepage is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.

What is WeatherBuddy?

WeatherBuddy is a rogue application claiming to provide local weather forecasts. Judging on appearance alone, WeatherBuddy may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent.

Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and gathers information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, WeatherBuddy is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is S5Mark?

S5Mark (also know as s5m) is a rogue application claiming to provide anonymous, safe, and fast VPN services with unlimited bandwidth. This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, S5Mark is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

S5Mark is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows Internet browser infiltration during installation of other programs.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, S5Mark generates intrusive online advertisements (banner, in-text, search, pop-up, etc.) that may lead to further computer infections.

What is The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found?

"The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" is a fake error message claiming that the Google Chrome Font Pack must be updated. Unlike other similar fake errors, "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" is not displayed by malicious websites.

Cyber criminals hijack poorly-secured legitimate websites (mostly based on the WordPress content management system) and inject a Javascript code, which corrupts website text. Victims are then encouraged to download a 'font pack update' so that their websites are displayed properly.

Rather than updating the fonts, however, this download can lead to system infection with ransomware-type viruses.

What is search.mysafesearch.net?

Identical to chumsearch.com, search.mysafesearch.net is a fake Internet search engine that (supposedly) enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. 

These claims often trick users into believing that search.mysafesearch.net is legitimate and useful, however, this site gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. In addition, developers promote it by employing deceptive download/installation set-ups that modify Internet browser settings without permission.

What is search.searchicc.com?

iCoupon Clipper is a rogue application that supposedly saves time and money by providing thousands of coupons for various online shops. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, iCoupon Clipper is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' permission; 2) stealth modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is System Has Detected Intrusion?

"System Has Detected Intrusion" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Research shows that users visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems during installation of other software (the "bundling" method).

As well as causing redirects, PUPs also deliver intrusive online advertisements and continually record data relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Shoppinizer?

Identical to Couponizer, My WebEnhancer, My ShopMate, and a number of other rogue apps, Shoppinizer is a deceptive application that supposedly saves time and money by providing coupons and notifying of special deals/discounts available within various online shops. 

These claims often trick users into believing that Shoppinizer is legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and continually records data relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Shoppinizer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, MyTransitMapper is a deceptive application that supposedly provides access to public transport schedules, routes, and other similar information. Initially, MyTransitMapper may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' consent; 2) stealth modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is searchjungle.com?

searchjungle.com is presented as an improved Internet search engine that generates better search results. Judging on appearance alone, this site barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that searchjungle.com is also legitimate.

In fact, this site records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it using deceptive download/installation set-ups that modify web browser settings without permission.