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What is AOL Toolbar?
AOL is a browser toolbar that supposedly improves the Internet browsing experience by providing quick links to online weather forecasts, radio stations, etc., and allowing users to search the Internet. Users who attempt to search the Internet via this toolbar are redirected to search.aol.com - a legitimate Internet search website.
Be aware, however, that although this app is not associated with any viruses, it often installs with free software using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. After installation, this toolbar modifies Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox by assigning search.aol.com URL to the homepage and default Internet search engine browser settings.
What is search.youronlinegamesnow.com?
Your Online Game Now is a dubious application that supposedly provides direct access to various online games websites. On initial inspection, this application might appear legitimate, however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
There are four main reasons for these negative associations: Your Online Game Now often infiltrates systems without users’ permission; it stealthily modifies Internet browser settings; generates intrusive online advertisements, and; tracks Internet browsing activity.
What is search.yourweatherinfonow.com?
Your Weather Now claims to be a legitimate application providing users with various information regarding weather forecasts. These false claims might trick some users into believing that Your Weather Now is legitimate and useful. Be aware, however, that Your Weather Now often infiltrates systems without users’ consent.
In addition, it stealthily modifies web browser settings, tracks Internet browsing activity, and displays intrusive advertisements. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.
What is search.myshoppingxp.com?
According to the developers, My Shopping XP is a legitimate app providing users with direct access to the most popular online stores.
This app may seem legitimate, however, due to rogue behavior, My Shopping XP is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program. This app infiltrates systems without users’ permission, records various browsing-related data, modifies Internet browser settings, and continually generates intrusive online advertisements.
What is search.myradioxp.com?
My Radio XP is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to listen to various online radio stations. These false claims often trick users into believing that My Radio XP is a legitimate and useful app, however, due to its rogue behavior, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
After infiltrating systems without users’ consent, My Radio XP generates intrusive online advertisements, tracks Internet browsing activity, and modifies web browser settings.
What is Serpens?
Serpens is a deceptive plug-in that supposedly provides various Internet browsing experience-enhancing features. On initial inspection, this add-on might appear legitimate, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
After stealthily infiltrating systems without users’ permission, Serpens tracks Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.
What is search.easyrecipesaccess.com?
Easy Recipes Access is a deceptive application claiming to provide access to various food recipe-related websites.
These fake promises to provide useful features might give the impression that this app is legitimate, however, due to its rogue behavior (stealth installation, modification of Internet browser settings, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and display of intrusive online advertisements), Easy Recipes Access is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program (PUP).
What is search.easyspeedtestaccess.com?
According to the developers, Easy Speed Test Access provides functionality allowing users to check local weather forecasts, search the Internet, and test their Internet speeds.
These false claims often trick users into believing that Easy Speed Test Access is a legitimate application, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users’ permission, modifies web browser settings, monitors Internet browsing activity, and generates intrusive online advertisements.
What is search.yourclassifiedsnow.com?
Your Classifieds Now is a dubious application that supposedly provides various Internet browsing-enhancing features (for example, Internet searches, local weather forecasts, etc.). On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Your Classifieds Now is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program (PUP).
The reason for these negative associations is its rogue behavior, which includes stealth installation, modification of Internet browser settings without users' permission, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.
What is search.yourinterestsnow.com?
Developed by SaferBrowser, Your Interests Now is a dubious app that supposedly provides users with quick access to various social networking services (for example, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) This functionality may appear legitimate, however, be aware that Your Interests Now infiltrates systems without users’ permission.
Furthermore, the app modifies web browser settings without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity. Therefore, Your Interests Now is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
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