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What is Ad Blaster?
Created by Surf Island Solutions, Ad Blaster is a rogue application claiming to block pop-up and other similar ads when browsing the Internet. While this functionality may seems legitimate and useful, be aware that Ad Blaster is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program.
These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) employed by Ad Blaster to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.
After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Ad Blaster generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
What is PayYou?
PayYou is a dubious application claiming to be a legitimate Internet browser, which pays money for browsing the Internet. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, PayYou is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
The main reason for these negative associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by the developers (Kromtech Alliance Corp.) to distribute the PayYou application.
After successful installation without users' consent, PayYou generates intrusive online advertisements (typically banners, pop-ups, and in-text links) that often redirect to bogus websites. These sites may contain infectious content, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.
What is CasinoRewards?
The CasinoRewards application claims to provide the latest casino-related news. Some users might find this app legitimate and useful, however, CasinoRewards is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
The developers distribute this application using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of additional programs together with regular software.
After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, the CasinoRewards app generates various intrusive online advertisements (banner, in-text, interstitial, etc.), which appear on most pages visited. Clicking these ads exposes your system to risk of infection, since they are likely to redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content.
What is OpenBrowserVersion?
OpenBrowserVersion is a dubious browser plug-in claiming to save time and money by displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. Some users may find this browser add-on legitimate and useful, however, OpenBrowserVersion is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
The developers of this add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software) to install OpenBrowserVersion on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.
As with other typical adware, OpenBrowserVersion generates advertisements such as banners, in-text, pop-up, coupon, interstitial, and other similar ads after installation. Be aware that advertisements generated by adware-type applications often redirect to rogue websites containing infectious content, and therefore, clicking them exposes your computer to risk of infection.
What is OkayFreedom?
Developed by Staganos Software GmbH, OkayFreedom is a bogus application presented as a legitimate tool providing VPN services. On initial inspection, this rogue app may seem legitimate and useful, however, OkayFreedom is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
One of the reasons for these negative associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' used to distribute OkayFreedom. Bundling is stealth installation of third party apps together with regular software, and therefore, users often install this PUP inadvertently during download of free software from freeware download websites.
After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, OkayFreedom generates intrusive online advertisements. These displayed ads may redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content, and therefore, clicking them can lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.
What is ShoppinGate?
ShoppinGate is an adware-type browser extension claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. Although some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, ShoppinGate is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
A deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software) is used to distribute ShoppinGate and is one of the main reasons for this negative association.
After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this rogue application generates various intrusive online advertisements including coupons, banners, and pop-up ads. These displayed advertisements often redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.
What is Coupons Vault?
Coupons Vault is a browser extension claiming to save time and money by enabling features to display coupons and special deals/discounts available on shopping websites - it's not a virus or malware. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Coupons Vault is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
The developers of this application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' and thus some users may install this add-on without their consent. Bundling is stealth installation of additional programs together with regular software, and therefore, users often install this adware inadvertently together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites.
After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Coupons Vault generates online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Web Security Keeper?
Web Security Keeper is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to protect users from various infections while surfing the Internet. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Web Security Keeper is categorized as adware.
This negative association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' used to distribute Web Security Keeper. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute third party applications together with regular software, and therefore, most users install this bogus app inadvertently when downloading free software from freeware download websites.
After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Web Security Keeper generates intrusive online advertisements such as banner, pop-up, in-text, and other similar ads. Clicking these generated advertisements might redirect you to dubious websites containing infectious content, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.
What is Knowledge Gains?
Created by SuperWeb LLC, Knowledge Gains is a dubious browser plug-in claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons and comparison shopping. This browser extension may seem legitimate and useful, however, Knowledge Gains is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software).
After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox without users' consent, Knowledge Gains generates various intrusive online advertisements including search, pop-up, interstitial, banner, coupon, transitional, and full-page ads. Some of these generated ads may redirect to dubious websites, thereby exposing your computer to adware or malware.
What is Package Return?
Package Return, a rogue browser add-on developed by SuperWeb LLC, claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as comparison shopping or coupons. Although this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, this browser extension is considered to be adware.
The developers of Package Return employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party apps together with regular software) to install this rogue plug-in on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.
After successful infiltration, Package Return generates various advertisements including coupons, banners, pop-ups, search, interstitial, transitional, and full-page ads. Be aware that advertisements generated by this rogue add-on often redirect to bogus websites containing dubious content, thereby exposing your computer to infection.
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