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What is DesktopClock?

DesktopClock is a deceptive application identical to WinClock. Both of these applications are (as the developers state) highly customizable desktop clocks - "Highly customizable Clocks for your desktop with a beautiful set of skins. Enjoy DesktopClock by adding several clocks to your desktop for time zones and different skins and never miss the time."

Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that DesktopClock is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Tiny Media Player?

Tiny Media Player claims to be a light-weight media player that supports various audio and video file formats - "Play music, watch videos and make playlists with ease In one simple install of tiny media player."

Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Tiny Media Player has characteristics of adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). This application infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it tracks users' Internet browsing activity and displays many intrusive online advertisements.

What is Sidebar Dock?

Sidebar Dock is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to create a desktop sidebar and fill it with various shortcuts - "Sidebar Dock is an advanced desktop window based docking station, designed to optimize user performances by giving you access to your favourite sites, applications and news feeds."

These false claims are used to trick users into believing that Sidebar Dock is legitimate. In fact, this application is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the dubious behavior of Sidebar Dock, which includes stealth installation, display of advertisements, and tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Express Media Converter?

Express Media Converter is presented as a legitimate app allowing conversion of various file formats - "Express Media Converter is a professional audio file converter for Windows that makes converting files fun, fast and easy! Simply drop your file into the converter and click convert! We currently support the following file types: Mp3, FLV, MP4, MPG, WAV, AVI, OGG, M4A, 3GP."

These false claims are used to trick users into believing that Express Media Converter is a legitimate program, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating the system, Express Media Converter tracks Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive advertisements.

What is Super Media Converter?

The Super Media Converter application claims to provide file format conversion features - "Super Media Converter is a professional audio file converter for Windows that makes converting files fun, fast and easy! Simply drop your file into the converter and click convert! We currently support the following file types: Mp3, FLV, MP4, MPG, WAV, AVI, OGG, M4A, 3GP."

These fake promises are used to trick users into believing that Super Media Converter is a legitimate application, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Following successful installation, Super Media Converter continually monitoring users' Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is DNSBlock?

The DNSBlock application claims to protect users from various Internet infections and threats. Many users believe that this program is legitimate and useful, however, DNSBlock is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the behavior exhibited by this adware, which includes stealth installation and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is Temperature Scout?

Temperature Scout is a deceptive application developed by Web Rodeo Inc, which claims to provides users with the latest weather forecast information - "Get local temperatures, weather information and instant alerts right from your computer".

On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). After stealth infiltration, Temperature Scout generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is search.realcoolmoviessearch.com?

Search.realcoolmoviessearch.com is a deceptive website that supposedly improves Internet searching by generating the most relevant results.

This website is promoted using deceptive software installers that hijack Internet browsers and modify their settings. After the system is updated, users' Internet browsing activity is continually monitored and they are continually redirected to the search.realcoolmoviessearch.com website.

What is Pick Your Wallpapers?

This application claims to allow users to search a huge database of desktop wallpapers - "Welcome to the best wallpaper collection on the net! We have scoured the web for as many high-quality desktop and mobile backgrounds and wallpapers for your computer or device as we can find!"

Some users may find this app useful, however, Pick Your Wallpapers is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), this adware tracks Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive ads.

What is RecommendationBox?

The RecommendationBox application claims to provide features to save time and money while shopping online (for example, comparison shopping, display of coupons and special deals/discounts on various online stores) - "The smartest way to buy online. Discover the best discounts while you are surfing on your favorite sites."

This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that RecommendationBox is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This is due to its behavior, which includes stealth installation, display of intrusive ads, and collection of user/system information.