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![PC Speed Up Unwanted Application](/images/thumbnails/th-9666-pc-speed-up-pup.jpg)
What is PC Speed UP?
The PC Speed Up application claims to improve computer performance. On initial inspection, this functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, the developers proliferate this app with other software. Therefore, PC Speed Up is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
![Bit-search.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9126-bit-search-com-redirect.jpg)
What is bit-search.com?
Developed and maintained by Babylon Ltd, Bit-search.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search engine that supposedly enhances the Internet search experience by displaying advanced search results - "Bit-Search aims to provide the ultimate online search experience.
Our advanced technology provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for." Some users are tricked by these claims and go on to install this rogue app believing that it is legitimate.
In fact, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on the system (the reason why it is categorized as a PUP), Bit Search modifies Internet browser settings, causes redirects, and tracks Internet browsing activity.
![Ads by Constant Fun](/images/thumbnails/th-9665-ads-by-constant-fun.jpg)
What is Constant Fun?
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Constant Fun is a dubious application claiming to provide various features that supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience - "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 Constant Fun product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"
On initial inspection, this browser plug-in may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to its rogue behavior, Constant Fun is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following successful infiltration without users' consent, Constant Fun generates various intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.
![Search.searchinfast.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9664-home-searchinfast-com-redirect.jpg)
What is search.searchinfast.com?
Identical to My Radio XP, My Current News XP, My Daily Verse XP, and a number of other PUPs, Install Faster is a bogus application claiming to provide file download, scanning, and conversion functionality, and also allow users to search the Internet.
On initial inspection, this app many seem legitimate and useful, however, Install Faster is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, Install Faster generates intrusive advertisements, causes unwanted browser redirects, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
![XRTN Ransomware](/images/thumbnails/th-9663-xrtn-ransomware.jpg)
What is XRTN?
XRTN is a malicious application that employs Gnu Privacy Guard to encrypt files stored on victims' computers with RSA-1024 encryption. Once the files are encrypted, XRTN demands payment in exchange for a private key used to decrypt the files.
When the infected system is restarted, users are presented with an HTA file containing instructions to contact the email address xrtnhelp@yandex.ru provided to receive further payment-related instructions. At time of research, the amount demanded by developers is unknown.
![Home.login-help.net Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9662-home-login-help-net-redirect.jpg)
What is home.login-help.net?
Login Help is a deceptive application identical to My Shopping XP, My Shopping XP, My Daily Verse XP, and a number of other PUPs. Login Help claims to provide direct access to various popular e-mail services (for example, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.), display current weather forecasts, and allow users to search the Internet.
By giving these fake promises, Login Help often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate and useful software.
Due to its rogue behavior, however, Login Help is categorized as a browser-hijacking potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates various intrusive advertisements, tracks Internet browsing activity, and causes unwanted redirects.
![Usearch.co.id Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9661-usearch-co-id-redirect.jpg)
What is usearch.co.id?
Usearch.co.id is a dubious website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine, however, by falsely claiming to improve the Internet search experience, this site simply attempts to give the impression of reputable software.
The developers promote usearch.co.id using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings without users' consent. Furthermore, this site generates dubious search results and collects various browsing-related information.
![Searchonlinenow.net Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9659-searchonlinenow-net-redirect.jpg)
What is searchonlinenow.net?
According to the developers, searchonlinenow.net is an Internet search engine that supposedly significantly improves the Internet search experience by generating the most relevant search results. These false claims might trick some users into believing that searchonlinenow.net is a legitimate website.
In fact, this site is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, searchonlinenow.net tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates dubious search results.
![Allo-search.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9658-allo-search-com-redirect.jpg)
What is allo-search.com?
Identical to only-search.com, allo-search.com is a website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is very similar to Google, Bing, and other legitimate Internet search engines. Therefore, many users believe that allo-search.com is a legitimate website.
Be aware, however, that this site is promoted using deceptive browser-hijacking software 'installer' set-ups developed to stealthily modify web browser settings. Furthermore, allo-search.com gathers various browsing related information and generates dubious search results.
![Search.zebrouss.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9657-search-zebrouss-com-redirect.jpg)
What is search.zebrouss.com?
Search.zebrouss.com is supposedly a legitimate Internet search engine. Although this site may seem reputable, it is promoted using deceptive browser-hijacking 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, this site records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.
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