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What is search.searchwos.com?

Watch Online Streams is a rogue application claiming to allow users to watch various online streams. On initial inspection, Watch Online Streams may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application 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 Internet browsing activity.

What is ParentalControl?

ParentalControl is a rogue application claiming to significantly improve web browsing protection. This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, ParentalControl delivers various intrusive advertisements and continually monitors Internet browsing activity.

Furthermore, it often infiltrates systems without users' consent. For these reasons, ParentalControl is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Unlock26?

Unlock26 is a ransomware-type virus discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Once infiltrated, Unlock26 encrypts files and appends filenames with the ".locked-Nyd" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked-Nyd". Unlock26 then creates an HTML file ("ReadMe-Nyd.html"), placing it in each folder containing encrypted files.

What is SurfDefense?

Developers present SurfDefense as a legitimate application that enhances the Internet browsing experience by protecting users from various malware infections and malicious websites.

Judging on appearance alone, SurfDefense may appear legitimate and useful, however, this application tracks Internet browsing activity and delivers various advertisements. In addition, it often infiltrates systems without users' consent. For these reasons, SurfDefense is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is search.searchliveson.com?

Live Sports Online Now is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to watch live sports matches directly from their web browsers.

On initial inspection, Live Sports Online Now may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) stealth modification of web browser settings, and; 3) tracking of web browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

TransitSimplified is a malicious application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. Developers claim that TransitSimplified provides access to various maps, public transport schedules, and enables other similar features. Many users believe that TransitSimplified is legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission.

In addition, TransitSimplified stealthily modifies web browser settings and continually gathers personal information. For these reasons, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is search.easyinterestsaccess.com?

Easy Interests Access is a deceptive application that supposedly allows access to popular social networks (Instagram, Pinterest, etc.), and enhances the Internet search experience by generating improved results.

These claims often trick users into believing that Easy Interests Access is 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 Internet browsing activity.

What is search.powermediatabsearch.com?

search.powermediatabsearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved search results and provides quick access to various popular websites. Developers promote this website by employing a browser-hijacking application called PowerMediaTab.

This app claims to allow users to watch TV directly from the web browser, however, rather than providing this feature, PowerMediaTab modifies web browser settings and continually records personal information.

What is Terrific Shopper?

Terrific Shopper is a deceptive application identical to Torpedo Deals that claims to save time and money by providing coupons and notifications of special deals/discounts available on various e-shops. In this way, Terrific Shopper attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission.

Furthermore, it continually delivers intrusive advertisements and gathers various user/system information. For these reasons, Terrific Shopper is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is net-quick.com?

Identical to tavanero.info, foodkia.com, climbon.top, and many others, net-quick.com is a fake Internet search engine that falsely claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, net-quick.com barely differs from legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.

Therefore, many users believe that net-quick.com is also legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site via rogue downloaders/installers that hijack web browsers and modify various options. In addition, net-quick.com tracks Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.