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What is Skyrocket Player?

Skyrocket Player is a deceptive application identical to Playthru Player. According to the developers, Skyrocket Player provides a useful feature enabling users to play online videos directly from the desktop without an Internet browser - "The Skyrocket Player is based on one simple but brilliant idea: an enjoyable online video viewing experience – without the browser! The Skyrocket Player offers seamless online video viewing directly on your desktop while working, browsing the Web or gaming."

Some users may believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, Skyrocket Player is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation of this software without users' permission.

After successfully infiltrating the system, Skyrocket Player displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is search.gwenrose.com?

Identical to search.jaijobox.com, search.opinteks.com, search.lexside.com, and a number of other deceptive websites, search.gwenrose.com is a fake Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other similar Internet search engines, and therefore, users often believe that search.gwenrose.com is legitimate.

In fact, developers promote this site using deceptive 'installers' developed to stealthily modify Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome settings without users' permission. Furthermore, this site continually monitors browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.

What is CoupontasticOffers?

CoupontasticOffers is a dubious browser plug-in falsely claiming to save time and money when shopping online - "Use the CoupontasticOffers browser add on and start shopping today without hurting your budget." These false claims often trick users into believing that CoupontasticOffers is legitimate and useful.

Due to rogue behavior, however, CoupontasticOffers is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). This adware often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Following successful infiltration, CoupontasticOffers generates intrusive online advertisements and causes unwanted browser redirects.

What is search.fozhand.com?

According to the developers, search.fozhand.com is a legitimate Internet search engine, however, these claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimate software.

Be aware that this site is promoted using dubious 'installation set-ups' that stealthily modify web browser settings without notifying users. Furthermore, search.fozhand.com collects various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is search.search101sweets.com?

101 Sweets is a deceptive application that supposedly provides quick access to various websites containing food recipes. 101 Sweets uses they fake promises to trick users into believing that it is legitimate and useful software, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation without users' permission. Other reasons include display of intrusive online advertisements, unwanted browser redirects, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is search.duckokong.com?

Identical to search.portsayd.com, search.jaijobox.com, search.neishifear.com, and a number of other bogus sites, search.duckokong.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to generate the most relevant search results.

On initial inspection, this site may seem legitimate, however, search.duckokong.com is promoted using dubious 'installer set-ups' designed to stealthily modify Internet browser settings. Furthermore, search.duckokong.com continually monitors browsing activity.

What is Giant Savings?

The Giant Savings browser add-on promises to help Internet users save money whilst shopping online. This browser add-on is developed by excellent apps (215 apps) and is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox, and Internet Explorer.

Note that this browser extension, and ads appearing on the online shopping websites, are not related to virus or malware infections, however, this browser plug-in is promoted using free software (bundling) and computer users often install it unwillingly.

What is whatsappTime?

Identical to MessengerTime, whatsappTime is a deceptive application that supposedly allows use of Facebook chat on multiple devices simultaneously. Some users believe that whatsappTime is a legitimate application, however, this app is not affiliated with Facebook - it is third party software.

Furthermore, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation without users' consent, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and display of intrusive online advertisements), whatsappTime is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is search.portsayd.com?

Search.portsayd.com is a rogue Internet search engine identical to a number of other bogus sites such as search.opinteks.com, search.lexside.com, and search.tragiclivs.com. The appearance of this website is similar to Google, Bing, and many others. Therefore, users often believe that search.portsayd.com is legitimate. 

In fact, this site is promoted using dubious 'installer set-ups' that stealthily modify Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, search.portsayd.com continually monitors browsing activity by gathering various user/system information.

What is Shield+?

Shield+ is a deceptive chromium-based web browser falsely claiming to allow users to surf the Internet without encountering intrusive advertisements.

 These false claims often trick users into believing that Shield+ is a legitimate and useful app, however, this browser is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since this bogus app infiltrates systems without users’ permission. It also generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.