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What is Taplika.com?

The Taplika browser toolbar claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by allowing instant access to popular social networking websites (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and displaying advanced Internet search results. This toolbar is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Although this may appear to be a useful and legitimate browser extension, Taplika is referred to by most users as a redirect virus or browser hijacker. These associations are made since this rogue browser add-on employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute additional applications together with the chosen software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install Taplika during download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is ORX-Locker?

The ORX-Locker service supposedly allows users to easily generate personal ransomware. According to the developers, users can perform this action with no knowledge and without spending any money, the only tie-in being a share for the developers. After infiltrating the system, this ransomware encrypts files and demands payment of a ransom.

The person responsible for creation of ransomware, however, does not receive the entire ransom - it is shared with the developers of ORX-Locker, and therefore, users receive only a percentage.

What is SmartWeb?

Created by SoftBrain Technologies Ltd, the SmartWeb browser add-on claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupon ads when users visit online shopping websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that the SmartWeb add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

This plug-in infiltrates browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) through free software downloads using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. SmartWeb also causes diminished browser performance and intrusive ads.

At time of research, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) was distributed using various free software 'download clients' via fake downloads such as Internet browser updates, hacking tools, etc.

What is portalsepeti.com?

Portalsepeti.com is a popular website, which can be used as a start-page for your Internet browser. This site presents users with a search bar to enable them to quickly search the Internet. 

Portalsepeti.com is a legitimate website and not related to computer viruses or malware, however, the owners of this website (Navigation network Co.) employ deceptive promotion techniques to attract web traffic. Commonly, redirects to portalsepeti.com are a consequence of computer users installing various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins on their Internet browsers.

What is WordWizard?

WordWizard is a deceptive app claiming to allow users to highlight and search various online text - "WordWizard is an ad-supported software utility that makes searching and translating information you find online easy. Take any text you see online, highlight it, and WordWizard will show the Wikipedia and Bing results in an in-page window."

Many users believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, WordWizard is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After infiltration, WordWizard collects various Internet browsing-related information and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is TopShape.me?

Developed by Keen Internet Technologies Ltd, the TopShape.me application supposedly notifies users of available updates to installed applications. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, many users are unaware that TopShape.me is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The reason for these negative associations is the dubious behavior exhibited by TopShape.me, which includes stealth installation, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is KeyStream?

According to the developers, KeyStream enables rendering of various graphical content (text, video, etc.), thereby improving the Internet browsing experience. This app is identical to WhiteWindow, Kikblaster, TomorrowGames, and a number of others.

On initial inspection, KeyStream may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After successfully infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, KeyStream generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is musixmuze.searchalgo.com?

Identical to govomix.searchalgo.com and zooms.searchalgo.com, the musixmuze.searchalgo.com website claims to provide the best Internet search results.

Some users may believe this site is legitimate and useful, however, be aware that developers promote it using deceptive browser-hijacking installers designed to modify browser settings. Furthermore, these browser hijackers continually monitor users' Internet browsing activity, recording various user/system information.

What is movixmuze.searchalgo.com?

Movixmuze.searchalgo.com claims to be a legitimate website that supposedly improves the Internet search experience by generating the most relevant results.

This website is identical to govomix.searchalgo.com and zooms.searchalgo.com. It may seem credible, however, movixmuze.searchalgo.com is distributed with deceptive browser-hijacking software installers that modify browser settings. Furthermore, this site gathers various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Live Update 365?

Live Update 365 is a deceptive app claiming to notify users of available software update - "Live Update 365 A free software designed to inform you of available software updates for your computer".

Some users may believe that this functionality is legitimate and useful, however, Live Update 365 is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation without users' permission; tracking of Internet browsing activity, and; display of intrusive online advertisements.