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![BrowserSafer Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9463-browsersafer-adware.jpg)
What is BrowserSafer?
BrowserSafer is supposedly a background application that protects systems from various Internet threats - "BrowserSafer stops malicious activity from getting onto your computer, from your browser. You can depend on BrowserSafer to let you know which links and downloads are safe."
These false promises often trick users into believing that BrowserSafer is a legitimate and useful application, however, be aware that this app is an information-tracker, advertisement-generator, and a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). Note that BrowserSafer usually infiltrates systems without users' permission.
![Search.myspeedtestxp.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9462-search-myspeedtestxp-com-redirect.jpg)
What is search.myspeedtestxp.com?
My SpeedTest XP claims to be a legitimate application allowing users to test their Internet speed, search the Internet, and check the latest weather forecasts. On initial inspection, this app might appear legitimate and useful, however, My SpeedTest XP is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program.
There are a number of other browser hijackers identical to My SpeedTest XP including, for example, My Coupons XP, My Maps XP, My Weather XP, etc. All applications (including My SpeedTest XP) infiltrate systems without users' permission.
After infiltrating the system, My SpeedTest XP modifies browser settings, diminishes computer and browser performance, generates intrusive online advertisements, and monitors Internet browsing activity.
![MusicOptimizerLab Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9460-musicoptimizerlab-adware.jpg)
What is MusicOptimizerLab?
Identical to MobilePCStarterKit, PackEditorTools, and Games Desktop, MusicOptimizerLab is a deceptive application that (according to the developers, Tuto4Pc) provides users with access to various audio-related software - "Get all the best music softwares and make your computer sound like a professional audio studio."
At first glance, MusicOptimizerLab might seem a legitimate and useful application, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users' consent. After successful infiltration, MusicOptimizerLab continually monitors Internet browsing activity and delivers various intrusive online ads.
![Ads by Emotypecon](/images/thumbnails/th-9459-ads-by-emotypecon.jpg)
What is Emotypecon?
The Emotypecon application supposedly allows users to place various emoticons within their written text - "Tons of emoticons that you can introduce in text! With this soft you can have access to the latest emoticons."
Some users may believe that this functionality is legitimate and useful, however, Emotypecon is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application is identical to PackEditorTools, Games Desktop, and MobilePCStarterKit.
Following successful infiltration, Emotypecon generates intrusive online advertisements and continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity.
![PackEditorTools Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9458-packeditortools-adware.jpg)
What is PackEditorTools?
According to the developers (Tuto4Pc), PackEditorTools provides users with free design software - "With PackEditorTools you can enjoy the best free design softwares in the market. Wrapped all in one." Although PackEditorTools may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that this application is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.
![Home.searchpile.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9457-home-searchpile-com-redirect.jpg)
What is home.searchpile.com?
Home.searchpile.com claims to be a legitimate Internet search website that provides the best search experience. Many users believe that home.searchpile.com is a legitimate and useful web page, however, this site is promoted using deceptive browser-hijacking software installers that modify Internet browser settings without users' permission.
This application infiltrates browsers without users' consent and continually monitors their Internet browsing activity.
![Tesla Browser Unwanted Application](/images/thumbnails/th-9456-tesla-browser-pup.jpg)
What is Tesla Browser?
Tesla Browser is presented as a legitimate Internet browser that supposedly provides users with the best Internet browsing experience - "Tesla Browser Your World wide web provider".
At first glance, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Tesla Browser is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users' permission.
![Ads by ScrollUp](/images/thumbnails/th-9455-ads-by-scrollup.jpg)
What is ScrollUp?
ScrollUp is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow the use of keyboard arrow functions via the mouse wheel - "ScrollUp - Use the arrow keys using scroll wheel". At first glance, ScrollUp may seem a legitimate and useful application, however, this application is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - ScrollUp infiltrates systems without users' consent, displays intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.
![Fresh Outlook Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9118-fresh-outlook-adware.jpg)
What is Fresh Outlook?
According to the developers (SuperWeb LLC), Fresh Outlook improves the Internet browsing experience by enabling a wide range of useful 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 Fresh Outlook product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!".
These claims are simply attempts to encourage users to believe that this app is legitimate and useful. In fact, it is categorized as adware. The main reason for this negative association is its rogue behavior - Fresh Outlook displays various intrusive online advertisements and collects personally identifiable information.
![Ads by Browsers Apps +](/images/thumbnails/th-8236-ads-by-browsers-apps-plus.jpg)
What is Browsers Apps +?
The Browsers Apps + browser add-on (created by Bohr—ium Group) claims to save time and money when shopping online. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, this browser extension is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.
This plug-in adds no real value and generates intrusive third party ads ('Ads by Browsers Apps +') including, for example, sponsored links, coupons, deals, shopping comparison, content suggestions, banners, pop-up, and pop-under advertisements. Clicking ads displayed by Browsers Apps + can result in high-risk malware infections.
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