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What is go.next-search.net?

Go.next-search.net is an Internet search portal created by ClientConnect Ltd. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. While go.next-search.net seems legitimate and poses no direct virus or malware threat, be aware that the owners of this website promote it using deceptive marketing techniques.

Commonly, redirects to go.next-search.net are a consequence of computer users installing free software, various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins on their Internet browsers. This particular browser hijacker is called Search Protect and redirects to the go.next-search.net website.

Commonly, Search Protect installs on computers during download of freeware. To avoid installation of Search Protect, check each installation window of free software downloads, unchecking any options relating to Internet browser homepage or default search engine modification.

What is HDtube?

The HDtube browser add-on claims to be an effective tool to improve YouTube video quality. Although this extension may appear useful and legitimate, HDtube is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

Be aware that this application employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

HDtube infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox and generates intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, search, interstitial, transitional, coupon, and full-page ads. These advertisements often lead to bogus websites containing infectious content, and therefore, there is a high probability that your computer will become infected.

What is PerformWeb App?

According to the developers, PerformWeb App provides a wide range of useful features to improve the Internet browsing experience. This may seem a legitimate and useful browser plug-in, however, PerformWeb App is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This app is mostly distributed using a dubious software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows developers to stealthily install applications such as PerformWeb App during installation of regular software.

After infiltration by this rogue extension on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, intrusive online advertisements (including banner, pop-up, in-text, etc.) are displayed. These ads may seem legitimate, however, be aware that they redirect to bogus websites, thereby causing further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Notifier PLUS?

Notifier PLUS claims to provide free computer-related technical support, and although some users may find this application legitimate and useful, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers distribute Notifier PLUS using a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' - this is one of the main reasons for these negative associations.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily install bogus apps together with regular software, and therefore, Notifier PLUS usually infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent. Following installation, various intrusive online advertisements including coupon, banner, and pop-up are displayed.

These may seem useful, however, these generated ads are likely to redirect to dubious websites containing infectious content, thus, clicking them may result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

What is TopArcadeHits?

TopArcadeHits supposedly allows users to play various arcade games, however, attempts to play games from the 'Premium' section lead to a pop-up for installation set-up of this rogue application. Some users may feel this application is legitimate and useful, however, TopArcadeHits is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This adware employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software to install TopArcadeHits on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, TopArcadeHits displays intrusive online advertisements including banners, pop-ups, coupons, etc. Clicking advertisements generated by this rogue application may cause high-risk adware or malware infections, since they are likely to redirect to dubious websites containing infectious content.

What is AntiVirus Pro 2017?

AntiVirus Pro 2017 is fake anti-virus software created by cyber criminals with the intention of tricking users into buying the 'full' version. This dubious application stealthily installs on system via Trojans, fake downloads, and malicious websites. After infiltration, AntiVirus Pro 2017 reports that the system is infected with various high-risk computer viruses.

Next, warning messages are displayed, stating that the computer is at risk and the user is strongly advised to upgrade this false anti-virus software to a full version capable of eliminating these threats. This software is, however, a scam - it imitates the detection of computer infections that do not exist, and therefore, buying the so-called 'full' version is equivalent to sending your money to cyber criminals.

What is Unfriend Alert?

According to the developers (Fun Technology), Unfriend Alert immediately notifies the user when someone removes him/her from the Facebook friend list. This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, Unfriend Alert is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

Unfriend Alert is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software without users' consent. Therefore, many users inadvertently install this rogue app along with free software downloaded from freeware download websites.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, pop-under, and coupon ads are displayed. Some of these advertisements can redirect to rogue websites, and therefore, clicking them may result in further high-risk computer infections.

What is Shopsafer?

Shopsafer claims to enable features such as comparison shopping, coupons, display of special deals/discounts on shopping websites to save time and money while shopping online. This browser extension may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Shopsafer is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

The developers distribute Shopsafer using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows them to stealthily install Shopsafer together with regular chosen software.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Shopsafer generates various online advertisements (such as coupon, pop-up, etc.) that can redirect to bogus websites, thereby causing high-risk computer infections.

What is ViewPlay?

ViewPlay, a deceptive browser extension, attempts to trick users into installation by promising to enable various features such as coupons and comparison shopping to improve the Internet browsing experience. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, ViewPlay is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

Commonly, ViewPlay is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software. This method allows ViewPlay to install on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers without users' consent.

After successfully infiltration, ViewPlay displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Icarus?

Created and released by Superweb LLC, Icarus is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser extension that claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling various features such as coupons and comparison shopping. Although some users may find this functionality useful and legitimate, be aware that Icarus is categorized as adware.

The developers distribute this PUP using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party apps together with the chosen software) to install Icarus on the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers without users' permission.

After successful infiltration, Icarus displays intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, search, coupon, and full-page.

Although these advertisements may seem harmless, there is a high probability that some will redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content. Therefore, clicking them exposes your system to high-risk adware or malware infections.