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Search.myway.com Redirect

What is search.myway.com?

The Search.myway.com website is developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This page claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying advanced search results and providing access to the most popular social networks/websites (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)

While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful to some users, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and an unwanted program.

There are a number of reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, this browser hijacker infiltrates the system without users' permission using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' or via intrusive pop-up ads. Secondly, it causes unwanted browser redirects, modifies browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
Cinema Plus Ads

What is Cinema-Plus?

Created by Bright circle investments Ltd, the Cinema-Plus browser plug-in claims to enhance the YouTube experience by turning 'lights off' (enabling users to adjust computer screen lights) when watching online videos.

While some computer users may find this functionality useful, the Cinema-Plus add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application, since it infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Computer users often install Cinema-Plus inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

   
Smart AD Adware

What is Smart AD?

Smart AD advertisements are displayed by two different adware applications - MovieDea and Games Desktop. Both claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience in an attempt to give the impression of legitimate and useful software. In fact, they are categorized as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

MovieDea and Games Desktop infiltrate systems during installation of regular apps, display intrusive online ads, and track Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by PriceLess

What is PriceLess?

Produced by two different companies, PriceLess is a rogue browser extension claiming to save time and money by displaying special discounts, deals, and coupons within shopping websites. Although this may seem useful and legitimate functionality, PriceLess is considered to be malware or a virus.

These associations are made since PriceLess employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Bundling allows stealth distribution of programs together with other software, and therefore, most infections are caused by reckless download of free software from freeware download websites.

   
File Send Suite Toolbar

What is File Send Suite?

Developed by MindSpark Interactive Network, File Send Suite is a browser toolbar that supposedly provides file sharing functionality - "Send files via URLs. Drag, drop or upload files. Access secure online data storage."

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, the software is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). File Send Suite often infiltrates Internet browsers without users' permission, which is one of the reasons for these negative associations.

Following infiltration, File Send Suite modifies Internet browser settings and may collect personally identifiable information.

   
Ads by rinkela

What is rinkela?

rinkela is a deceptive browser extension claiming to enhance the online shopping experience by displaying coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar 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 rinkela product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Some users may find this functionality legitimate, however, this add-on is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. rinkela infiltrates the system without users' consent, displays intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
SysPlayer Ads

What is SysPlayer?

SysPlayer (developed by the same company as ConverterPro) is supposedly a player that supports various audio and video formats - "SysPlayer is an extremely lightweight FREE Media Player with built-in codecs, which supports most popular video and audio formats, as well as DVD, audio CD, Webcams and other devices."

This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). SysPlayer infiltrates the system without users' permission, collects system information, and may display intrusive online advertisements.

   
ConverterPro Adware

What is ConverterPro?

ConverterPro is deceptive software that supposedly allows users to convert various videos to other media formats. While some users may believe this application is legitimate and useful, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One reason for these negative associations is that ConverterPro infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, after infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, ConverterPro causes unwanted browser redirects.

   
Savings Ship Ads

What is Savings Ship?

Developed by Engaging Apps, the Savings Ship rogue browser extension employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Savings Ship claims to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores.

While this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that Savings Ship is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted application. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Savings Ship generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by First Verify

What is First Verify?

First Verify is a deceptive application that installs on computers together with free software and offers various features to supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience.

Some users might find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After system infiltration, First Verify displays intrusive online advertisements and collects personally identifiable information.

   

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