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![Princess Games Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9444-princess-games-adware.jpg)
What is Princess Games?
According to the developers, Princess Games allows users to play various addictive Flash games (for example, puzzles, quizzes, etc.) Initially, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Princess Games is adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
The reason for this is stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.
![Ads by Altonav](/images/thumbnails/th-9441-ads-by-altonav.jpg)
What is Altonav?
Altonav is a deceptive application claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by allowing users to access websites without entering the full URL. In addition, Altonav supposedly helps to save time and money when shopping online by displaying coupons, special deals/discounts within online stores, and enabling comparison shopping features.
Initially, Altonav might seem a legitimate and useful application, however, by offering these useful features, Altonav is designed to give the impression of credible software. In fact, it is an advertising-generating, information tracking adware-type application that infiltrates systems without users' permission.
![StreamX Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9440-streamx-adware.jpg)
What is StreamX?
According to the developers, StreamX allows users to easily and efficiently play various online content (video, audio, etc.) - "StreamX - The latest in streaming technology. A new, cutting-edge solution kit which will make it easier for you to watch and listen to your favorite online content."
This add-on may seem useful, however, it infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity. Therefore, StreamX is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
![LuckySave Ads](/images/thumbnails/th-9439-luckysave-ads.jpg)
What is LuckySave?
LuckySave is a deceptive browser extension claiming to save time and money while shopping online - "Use the LuckySave 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."
This functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, the LuckySave add-on is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, LuckySave displays various advertisements and gathers software/hardware information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.
![Ads by Vital Browser Helper](/images/thumbnails/th-9438-ads-by-vital-browser-helper.jpg)
What is Vital Browser Helper?
By claiming to save time and money when shopping online, Vital Browser Helper aims to give the impression of a legitimate and useful browser extension. In fact, Vital Browser Helper is a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) identical to TidyNetwork.
One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' consent. Furthermore, it generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
![Search.emaildefendsearch.com Redirect](/images/thumbnails/th-9437-search-emaildefendsearch-com-redirect.jpg)
What is search.emaildefendsearch.com?
Search.emaildefendsearch.com is a dubious website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine.
Initially, this site may seem useful, however, be aware that search.emaildefendsearch.com tracks Internet browsing activity and is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify web browser settings without users' consent. This website is, thus, categorized as a browser hijacker.
![Ads by PuddingQuotes](/images/thumbnails/th-9436-ads-by-puddingquotes.jpg)
What is PuddingQuotes?
PuddingQuotes is presented as a browser plug-in that enables users to find professionals (qualified in certain spheres) within the local area - "The PuddingQuotes widget is a tool for quickly finding qualified, available professionals in your area. It’s extremely convenient, because unlike regular search, our widget shows only relevant professionals in your area, only when you need them."
Some users may believe that PuddingQuotes is a legitimate browser extension, however, this add-on is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. PuddingQuotes infiltrates the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers without users' permission, displays intrusive advertisements, and continually monitors Internet browsing activity.
![Video Saver Ads](/images/thumbnails/th-9435-video-saver-ads.jpg)
What is Video Saver?
Video Saver is supposedly a legitimate plug-in allowing users to download videos from the YouTube, Vkontakte, and Facebook websites - "Video Saver - free browser extension for download video from Vkonktakte, YouTube and Facebook!"
On initial inspection, Video Saver may appear similar or identical to other regular browser extensions, however, be aware that his plug-in is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
After stealthily infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Video Saver tracks Internet browsing activity, displays intrusive ads, and causes unwanted browser redirects.
![Wise-Buy Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9434-wise-buy-adware.jpg)
What is Wise-Buy?
According to the developers, the Wise-Buy add-on saves time and money when shopping online by generating coupons, displaying special deals/discounts available on various online stores, and so on - "ONLINE SHOPPING is now made wiser. Just install the Wise-Buy add-on on your browser!"
Some users might believe that Wise-Buy is a legitimate and useful plug-in, however, this is adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation. Wise-Buy infiltrates web browsers without users' permission, gathers information relating to users' Internet browsing activity, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.
![Jogotempo Adware](/images/thumbnails/th-9433-jogotempo-adware.jpg)
What is Jogotempo?
Jogotempo is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to play various addictive Flash games.
On initial inspection, this application might seem legitimate and useful, however, Jogotempo is classed as adware. Three main reasons for this negative association are: stealth installation without users' consent; display of intrusive online advertisements, and; tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.
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