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![Ads by SkinnyPlayer](/images/thumbnails/th-9503-ads-by-skinnyplayer.jpg)
What is SkinnyPlayer?
SkinnyPlayer is presented as a lightweight media player that supports various video and audio formats - "SkinnyPlayer was designed from the ground up to incorporate the main features of modern players, while maintaining the low size of the player."
Although SkinnyPlayer may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that this app infiltrates the system without permission, continually generates intrusive online ads, and collects information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).
![Loot Find Ads](/images/thumbnails/th-9502-loot-find-ads.jpg)
What is Loot Find?
Loot Find is a deceptive application developed by SuperWeb LLC. According to the developers, it significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons and enabling various features such as price comparison - "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 Loot Find product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"
Although this app may seem legitimate, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are a several reasons for this. Firstly, Loot Find infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Secondly, it generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
![Ads by toolCube](/images/thumbnails/th-9501-ads-by-toolcube.jpg)
What is toolCube?
toolCube is presented as a legitimate application allowing users to place various software shortcuts onto a desktop gadget - "ToolCube is a simple to use application, which puts useful links In one place to save you time and energy: Games, news, gossip updates, Sports and more."
On initial inspection, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, toolCube is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). This is due to toolCube's behavior, which includes stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.
![GetLucky Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9500-getlucky-adware.jpg)
What is GetLucky?
GetLucky is a deceptive application claiming to save time and money by generating coupons, displaying special deals/discounts available on various online stores, enabling price comparison, and other similar features - "GetLucky will find coupon codes and automatically apply them to your order. GetLucky does the work. You get the savings."
Many users believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, GetLucky generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related data and is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Note that this application often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.
![Search.yourcurrentnewsnow.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9499-search-yourcurrentnewsnow-com-redirect.jpg)
What is search.yourcurrentnewsnow.com?
Your Current News Now is identical to My SpeedTest XP, My Games XP, My Maps XP, and a number of other PUPs.
According to the developers, Your Current News Now allows users to search the Internet, check local weather forecasts, and reach the latest news on popular news portals (CNN, Fox, etc.) On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, the developers promote Your Current News Now using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings.
Therefore, it is categorized as a browser hijacker. After successful infiltration, Your Current News Now tracks Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online ads.
![ZipperNew Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9496-zippernew-adware.jpg)
What is ZipperNew?
According to the developers, ZipperNew is the best file compressing/decompressing software - "Zipper is the best alternative for decompressing your files. It's clear and simple interface makes compression and decompression effective, and above all, fast."
Initially, this app might appear legitimate and useful, however, be aware that ZipperNew continually generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, it usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission and is, thus, categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).
![Searchsuggests.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9495-searchsuggests-com-redirect.jpg)
What is searchsuggests.com?
Searchsuggests.com is identical to exciterewards.com and a number of other PUPs. This website is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' permission. It is, thus, categorized as a browser hijacker. Although searchsuggests.com claims to be a legitimate Internet search website, it merely tracks Internet browsing activity.
![Search.yourinstantemail.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9494-search-yourinstantemail-com-redirect.jpg)
What is search.yourinstantemail.com?
Identical to My SpeedTest XP, My Television XP, My Maps XP, and a number of other dubious websites, Your Instant Email claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine that also allows users to check local weather forecasts and quickly reach their favorite email service providers.
Some users may believe that this site is legitimate and useful, however, My Instant Email is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify browser settings without users' permission.
Furthermore, these installers are delivered with a number of third party apps, and therefore, users will continually encounter intrusive online advertisements and their Internet browsing activity is tracked.
![InstantSupport Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9493-instantsupport-adware.jpg)
What is InstantSupport?
InstantSupport is a dubious app claiming to solve various computer-related problems - "InstantSupport - Receive instant, friendly support service for issues with your computer, network, printer and more."
These false claims often trick users into believing that InstantSupport is a useful application, however, it infiltrates systems without users’ permission and continually generates pop-up messages. Therefore, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
![Browser App+ v1 shopping Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9492-browser-app-v1-shopping-adware.jpg)
What is Browser App+ v1 shopping?
Identical to PlusBrowserApps, BrowserPro App, and a number of other applications, Browser App+ v1 shopping claims to help save time and money when shopping online - "A free & friendly browser app.. that helps you save time & money on your online shopping. We'll help you find attractive offers while you browse your favorite store".
On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate, however, be aware that it often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. In addition, it delivers various intrusive online advertisements and records Internet browsing activity. Thus, Browser App+ v1 shopping is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
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