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What is DownloadBoss?

DownloadBoss is a deceptive app claiming to allow users to fully control their downloads - "DownloadBoss gives you full control your downloads, allowing you to pause, cancel and resume each download individually."

Some users may believe that this functionality is useful, however, be aware that DownloadBoss is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating the system, it monitors users' Internet browsing activity, displays intrusive online ads, and causes unwanted browser redirects.

What is MyBrowser?

MyBrowser is a deceptive app claiming to be a legitimate Chromium-based Internet browser. Some users may believe that MyBrowser is a useful and credible application, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - MyBrowser infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, this app tracks Internet browsing activity and displays various online advertisements.

What is FutureGames?

FutureGames is presented as a legitimate app that supposedly improves the Internet browsing experience by rendering various interactive content such as, graphics, text, etc.

On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, FutureGames is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays various intrusive online advertisements, and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is CheckMeUp?

Created by Virtue Interactive Ltd, CheckMeUp is a rogue browser extension claiming to allow users to check and observe their Internet speed. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that it is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by CheckMeUp to install on Internet browsers without users' consent. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install CheckMeUp during download of free software from freeware download websites.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, CheckMeUp generates intrusive online advertisements including in-text, pop-up/under, banner, and display ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is DocToPDFConverter?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, DocToPDFConverter is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enable file format conversion. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that DocToPDFConverter is categorized as adware.

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install DocToPDFConverter on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install DocToPDFConverter during download of software from freeware download websites.

What is search.oursafesearch.com?

Identical to coolersearch.com, mysearchengine.info, and searchinsocial.com, oursafesearch.com is presented as a legitimate website that helps users to find exactly what they are looking for online.

On initial inspection, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, oursafesearch.com is categorized as a browser hijacker. The developers promote this site via deceptive software installers that modify Internet browser settings. This browser hijacker also collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is search.coolersearch.com?

Developers (IMALI - N.I. MEDIA Ltd) of the search.coolersearch.com website claim that it improves the Internet browsing experience by displaying advanced search results. On initial inspection, this site might appear legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and is promoted using deceptive software installers that modify Internet browser settings.

What is Speedy Media Converter?

Speedy Media Converter is a deceptive application claiming to allow conversion of various audio and video files. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem useful, however, this application is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Speedy Media Converter successfully infiltrates systems without users' permission, and then tracks Internet browsing activity and displays various intrusive online advertisements.

What is WinClock?

According to the developers, WinClock is a highly customizable desktop clock - "Highly customizable Clocks for your desktop with a beautiful set of skins. Enjoy Win Clock by adding several clocks to your desktop for time zones and different skins and never miss the time."

Some users may believe that WinClock is a useful application, however, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the behavior of WinClock, which includes stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is Easy Media Converter?

Easy Media Converter is presented as a legitimate application that allows users to convert various audio files - "EASY 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!".

Although some users may believe this app is legitimate and useful, Easy Media Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), this app delivers intrusive advertisements and gathers information relating to Internet browsing activity.