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What is Book Source?

Book Source is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to download various ebooks. Initially, this functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, these false claims are simply attempts to trick users to install. In fact, Book Source is classed as adware.

One of the main reasons for this negative association is stealth installation without users' consent. Furthermore, Book Source continually records various user/system information and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What are 'Powered by' ads?

'Powered by' is a familiar label of intrusive online advertisements generated by various adware-type programs. Most of those applications falsely claim to enhance the web browsing experience - these claims are simply attempts to give the impression of legitimate software.

In fact, adware-type programs generate intrusive online advertisements and continually monitor users' web browsing activity.

What is TiantianWIFI?

TiantianWIFI is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users’ consent. It is distributed as a 'bundle' with other applications. Once infiltration is successful, TiantianWIFI generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, TiantianWIFI is classed as adware.

What is BestWeb?

BestWeb is a dubious application distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. On initial inspection, it may not seem suspicious, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. Once infiltrated, BestWeb generates intrusive pop-up messages and monitors users' web browsing activity.

What is BrowseSuggest?

BrowseSuggest is an adware-type application that claims to enhance the web browsing experience by improving Internet searches, displaying coupons, comparison shopping, and providing other similar features to save time and money when shopping online.

These false claims often trick users to install, however, be aware that BrowseSuggest is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). As well as stealth installation without users' consent, BrowseSuggest tracks users' web browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is DictionaryBoss?

DictionaryBoss is presented as a legitimate browser toolbar that provides dictionary-related features (translation, spell check, etc.).

By claiming to enable useful functionality, DictionaryBoss often tricks users to install, however, this toolbar is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Be aware that DictionaryBoss commonly infiltrates systems without users’ permission, modifies web browser settings, and tracks users' web browsing activity.

What is search.texiday.com?

Search.texiday.com is supposedly a legitimate Internet search engine with very similar appearance to other (legitimate) search engines such as Bing, Yahoo, and Google. Therefore, users often believe that search.texiday.com is reputable software.

In fact, developers promote search.texiday.com via deceptive application 'installers' that modify Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browser settings without users' consent. In addition, users' web browsing activity is continually monitored, since search.texiday.com continually records various user/system information.

What is search.celipsow.com?

According to the developers, search.celipsow.com is an Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, the appearance of this site may seem identical to other Internet search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Therefore, many users often believe that search.celipsow.com is legitimate. In fact, developers promote search.celipsow.com by employing deceptive 'installer set-ups' that stealthily modify web browser settings. In addition, search.celipsow.com gathers various information relating to users' web browsing activity.

What is Storm Alerts?

Created by Weather Warnings LLC, StormAlerts is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to warn users of storms heading to their vicinity.

Although this may seem useful and legitimate functionality, be aware that StormAlerts is categorized as adware, since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' consent. Bundling allows developers to promote and distribute their applications with other software.

For this reason, most users infect their computers with StormAlerts during download of free software from freeware download websites. Following stealth installation on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, StormAlerts monitors Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Seen On Screen?

Seen On Screen is a dubious browser toolbar that supposedly allows users find and watch movie trailers. These false claims to provide useful functionality often trick users into believing that Seen On Screen is a legitimate browser extension.

In fact, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, modification of browser settings, and tracking of the Internet browsing experience), Seen On Screen is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.