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Bettersearch.tk Redirect

What is bettersearch.tk?

Bettersearch.tk is a deceptive website that supposedly allows users to search websites or the Internet itself using various search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.

Although this site may seem legitimate, bettersearch.tk is promoted via dubious software 'installers' designed to modify web browser settings without users' permission. In addition, bettersearch.tk continually monitors browsing activity by collecting various significant user/system information.

   
Nicer Together Ads

What is Nicer Together?

Nicer Together is a bogus application identical to Cash Kitten, Elements Peruse, Generous Deal, and a number of other dubious programs.

This application deceptively claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling 'valuable features' - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices.

We've combined all of our great ideas into the Nicer Together product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!" These false claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimate software, and used to trick users to install.

In fact, Nicer Together is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) and usually infiltrates systems without users’ consent. Following installation, intrusive online advertisements are displayed and web browsing activity, tracked.

   
Ads by Next Program

What is Next Program?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Next Program is a deceptive browser plug-ing/application. This extension claims to significantly improve the web browsing experience by providing a number of 'valuable functions' - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices.

We've combined all of our great ideas into the Next Program product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!" Be aware, however, that Next Program usually installs without users' permission. In addition, this dubious application continually delivers intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' web browsing activity. For this reason, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

   
Ad Stopper Unwanted Application

What is Ad Stopper?

Ad Stopper is a dubious application that supposedly prevents the display of intrusive online advertisements - "Ad Stopper blocks ads while you browse and speeds up your browser by up to 30%!" The legitimate appearance of this app often tricks users into believing that Ad Stopper is reputable and useful.

In fact, due to rogue behavior, Ad Stopper is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it stealthily installs without users' consent, causes unwanted browser redirects, displays intrusive ads, and collects various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

   
Search.holainput.com Redirect

What is search.holainput.com?

HolaInput is a dubious application that supposedly improves Internet searches by generating the most relevant results and enabling text input-prediction functionality.

These claims often trick users into believing that HolaInput is a legitimate program, however, due to rogue behavior, HolaInput is classed as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program (PUP). Be aware that HolaInput usually infiltrates systems without users’ consent.

Following successful infiltration, HolaInput stealthily modifies web browser settings and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
Safestsearches.com Redirect

What is safestsearches.com?

Safestsearches.com is a dubious website claiming to be an Internet search engine. It is promoted via WebDiscover, which is a deceptive chromium-based web browser, supposedly improving the Internet browsing experience. These false claims often trick users into believing that WebDiscover is a legitimate app.

In fact, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are several reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, WebDiscover usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, this PUP causes unwanted browser redirects, delivers intrusive online advertisements, and continually monitors browsing activity.

   
From Around The Web Ads

What are "From Around The Web" ads?

'From Around The Web' ads are intrusive advertisements caused by various potentially unwanted applications that falsely claim to improve the Internet browsing experience.

This type of adware often infiltrates systems without users’ permission and generates various intrusive online advertisements (in this case, marked as 'From Around The Web'). For these reasons, you are strongly advised to eliminate all adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) from your computer.

   
OneSoftPerDay Ads

What is OneSoftPerDay?

Created by Agence Exclusive, OneSoftPerDay is a potentially unwanted program claiming to enable users to download a free widget (one per day) or to purchase apps from other sites at a reduced price.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that OneSoftPerDay is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen free software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, OneSoftPerDay generates numerous intrusive online advertisement that are likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections. For example: coupon, banner, pop-up, and in-text ads.

   
Ads by Screen Maker

What is Screen Maker?

Screen Maker is a dubious adware-type program that claims to enable screenshot functionality - "Screen Maker - Simple way to make screenshots! Our software is simple and clever. Press CTRL+ALT+4 and screenshot will appear in your Screenshot folder."

By giving these fake promises, Screen Maker often tricks users to install. This application also infiltrates systems without users’ consent and is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). In addition, Screen Maker continually records various user/system information and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
Bubble Dock Ads

What is Bubble Dock?

Created by company called Bubble Dock, the Nosibay program claims to provide quick access to TV, videos, YouTube, Rss feeds, and other information on the Internet. While such functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that this program is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Developers of this program employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', thus, most computer users install this program inadvertently without their consent. After successful infiltration, this software generates various intrusive third party ads including, for example, banners, pop-ups, coupon, and in-text advertisements.

   

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