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What is thesmartsearch.net?

Thesmartsearch.net is a website used as an Internet search engine by many potentially unwanted applications and browser hijackers. These rogue apps employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox).

After infiltration, these applications modify the new tab URL, homepage, and default search engine settings by assigning them to the thesmartsearch.net website (or another search website, which then redirects to thesmartsearch.net following entry of a search query).

As with regular browser hijackers, thesmartsearch.net is delivered with several small programs called 'helper objects', which prevent users from reverting these changes.

The bundling method allows developers to distribute their applications together with regular software, and therefore, users commonly inadvertently infect their computers during download and installation of free software downloadable from freeware download websites.

What is Discover Treasure?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Discover Treasure is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, displaying coupons, and providing other online-shopping related 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 Discover Treasure product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!".

These false claims often trick users into believing that Discover Treasure is a legitimate browser extension, however, be aware that this app is categorized as adware, since it stealthily infiltrates systems, generates intrusive online advertisements, and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Monarch Find?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Monarch Find is a deceptive browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar 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 Monarch Find product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

These claims are used to trick users into believing that Monarch Find is a legitimate extension. In fact, Monarch Find is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware that infiltrates systems without users' consent. Following successful infiltration, Monarch Find generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Life-Safer?

Life-Saver is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly saves time and money by displaying coupons, special deals/discounts available on shopping websites, enabling comparison shopping, and other online-shopping related features - "Life-Saver is a browser add-on that helps you to save money when you are shopping online. As soon as it is downloaded and installed, it scans the Web for the latest coupons, and discounts."

These are merely fake promises delivered by Life-Saver to give the impression of legitimate software. In fact, Life-Saver is classed as an adware-type application that infiltrates systems without users' permission. In addition, this app monitors users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online ads.

What is Weatherping?

Weatherping is described as a legitimate application providing the latest weather forecasts and various features to save time and money when shopping online (display of coupons and special deals/discounts available on shopping websites, comparison shopping functions, etc.)

These fake promises are used by developers of Weatherping to give the impression of legitimate software, however, Weatherping is an adware-type application that generates ads, tracks Internet browsing activity, and infiltrates systems without users' permission.

What is Fdownloader?

Fdownloader claims to be a legitimate application allowing users to manage various download-related tasks - "Fdownloader is a smart and up to date application designed to provide a comprehensive solution to create and manage download tasks and processes."

Many users believe that Fdownloader is a legitimate and useful application, however, due to its rogue behavior, Fdownloader is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application infiltrates systems without users' permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is AllStarDeals?

The AllStarDeals application supposedly helps to save time and money while shopping online - "Use the AllStarDeals browser add on and start shopping today without hurting your budget. It’s the complete online shopping tool that gives you the ultimate advantage of comparing the nest deals, discounts, and promotions from all your favourite online shopping sites."

These false claims are employed to trick users into believing that this application is legitimate and useful. In fact, AllStarDeals is a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). This is due to its rogue behavior, which includes stealth installation without users' consent, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and delivery of intrusive online advertisements.

What is Safer Browser?

Created by Safer Technologies Inc, Safer Browser is an Internet browser claiming to improve security for users browsing the Internet. This application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Safer Browser to infiltrate computer systems.

Bundling is a way to distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, not paying enough attention during download of free software from freeware download websites often results in Safer Browser installation. After successful installation, Safer Browser assigns itself as the default Internet browser and redirects users to the search.safer.com website.

What is MixBox?

MixBox is a dubious application claiming to be a legitimate audio player - "In the mood for some good ole’ classic rock? Maybe hip hop, jazz, or even some indie or pop? MixBox enables you to listen to artists from all of your favorite genres, and even allows you to create your own customized playlists."

This application may seem useful, however, be aware that MixBox is an ad-generating, information tracking adware-type application that infiltrates systems without users' permission.

What is TruNavi?

The TruNavi application claims to save time and money by displaying coupons, special deals/discounts available on various online stores, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar features. In addition, it supposedly improves the Internet browsing experience by allowing users to reach their chosen websites even if they mistype URLs.

These false claims are used trick users into believing that TruNavi is a legitimate and useful program. In fact, this application is categorized as adware, since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.