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What is iWebar?

Created by a company called Goobzo, the iWebar browser add-on promises to enhance user interaction with various websites by rendering graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content in within the browser.

While such added functionality may seem legitimate, Internet users should be aware that iWebar is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. Developers of this browser extension use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' thus, most Internet users install iWebar inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is LolliScan?

LolliScan is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most infections are caused by careless download and installation of free software from freeware download websites. After successful infiltration, LolliScan generates intrusive online advertisements such as banner, pop-up, in-text, and other similar ads.

There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is SwiftSearch?

The SwiftSearch application claims to simplify Internet searching by allowing users to highlight and immediately search on any word online. Although some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, Swift Search is classed as adware.

This negative association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software) employed by the developers to distribute and install Swift Search on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Swift Search displays intrusive online ads - behavior similar to regular adware.

Generated advertisements such as in-text transitional, in-text link, comparison shopping, and coupons are likely to redirect users to bogus websites containing infectious content, thereby causing further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is SpaceSoundPro?

The SpaceSoundPro application claims to improve sound definition when users play games, watch movies, and listen to music - "Do not miss the first high-end HiFi emulator on PC! Increased definition, rediscovered clarity, your music library is totally sublimated."

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. SpaceSoundPro infiltrates systems during installation of other (mostly free) software. After successful system infiltration, this app displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is ShopperPro?

Created by Goobzo LTD, Shopper Pro (also known as Shopper-Pro Deals) is a browser plug-in claiming to save time and money when shopping online by displaying price comparison and 'Cash Back' offers. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, Shopper Pro is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware.

This plug-in installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent and generates intrusive ads when visiting shopping websites. Furthermore, Shopper Pro tracks users' Internet browsing activity and significantly diminishes browser performance.

What is CryptoWall?

The CryptoWall ransomware virus infiltrates users' operating systems via infected email messages and fake downloads (for example, rogue video players or fake Flash updates). After successful infiltration, this malicious program encrypts files stored on users' computers (*.doc, *.docx, *.xls, *.ppt, *.psd, *.pdf, *.eps, *.ai, *.cdr, *.jpg, etc.) and demands payment of a $500 ransom (in Bitcoins) to decrypt them.

Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this rogue program, ensure that it executes on all Windows versions (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8). CryptoWall ransomware creates HELP_RECOVER_INSTRUCTIONS.PNG, HELP_RECOVER_INSTRUCTIONS.HTML and HELP_RECOVER_INSTRUCTIONS.TXT files within each folder containing the encrypted files.

What is Games Desktop?

Created by Tuto4Pc, Games Desktop is a potentially unwanted program claiming to enable users to download free popular games.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Games Desktop is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen free software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Games Desktop generates numerous intrusive online advertisement that are likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections. For example: coupon, banner, pop-up, and in-text ads.

What is My Search Dock?

My Search Dock is presented as an application that saves time and money by displaying the best online shopping deals. These false claims might trick some users into believing that My Search Dock is a legitimate and useful app, however, My Search Dock often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

Furthermore, it gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements. For these reasons, My Search Dock is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is newsearch123.com?

On initial inspection, newsearch123.com may seem a legitimate Internet search website, however, this site is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' designed to stealthily modify web browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, newsearch123.com tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is HD Streaming Movies?

The HD Streaming Movies application supposedly allows users to watch various movies online. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, HD Streaming Movies is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation; display of intrusive online advertisements, and; tracking of Internet browsing activity.